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Best Moped-Styled E-Bikes 2023

Best Moped Style E-Bike 2023

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Just which moped-style e-bikes are the best? First, lest try to figure out what a moped-styled e-bike is. Whilst there is no precise definition – they are a category that has only really come to the fore recently, due to their increasing popularity – there are certain telltale design features on these e-bikes.

Moped style e-bikes look to combine the essential e-bike characteristics of having pedals and a relatively low-powered electric assist motor system with many of the comfort and convenience features of full-on mopeds. That often means a bench seat (that may also be able to accommodate a pillion passenger and so rear footpegs may also be present), motorcycle grade suspension and tires plus automotive lighting style features like a full on headlamp or even indicators.

That’s what they are, but why would anyone want a moped style e-bike? It has to be said that that indefinable ingredient style plays a big part and as what constitutes style is a subjective thing, but there are clearly other attractions to moped e-bikes too. No doubt to some the motorbike look is a real hook, whilst others might be fans of some of the celebrity adherents of brands like Super 73.

More than all this though, moped-styled e-bikes have real, practical benefits. A long bench seat, suspension and large tires all offer greater comfort than many other designs of e-bike whilst features such as an upright riding position, well-specced lighting and a powerful motor with some degree of throttle control can help them feel very safe in busy town traffic. On the downside they tend to carry a weight penalty for all that extra heavy duty equipment.

Like other genres of e-bike, moped-styled e-bikes will each have their own strengths and weaknesses; some may be better for commuting, some for off-roading….and so on, but all share a fun and funky ride feel that’s hard to define but easy to sense once you get motoring on a moped-style e-bike. So without further ado let’s take a look at what we think are the best moped-styled e-bikes out there right now.

Our Picks For The Best Moped-Styled E-Bikes of 2023

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Best Cheap Electric Bikes

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With a plethora of cheap electric bikes to choose from it can be difficult to know where to start, and sometimes, where to end. So it’s natural to feel a little lost when you start your search for the best cheap electric bike.

Electric bikes vary a lot in price and it can be difficult to determine if a specific model is worth your hard earned money. Cost doesn’t equal quality, and some e-bikes are better than others that are priced similarly.

Of the many e-bikes that fall in the $1,000 to $2,000 price point, our team at Electric Bike Report has chosen 10 of the best cheap electric bikes to save you the work of researching and comparing dozens of bikes and brands.When we think of “cheap” we don’t think of low quality bicycles. We think of bikes that are fairly priced and high quality relative to their price point.

Now, you’re probably thinking $1,000 as a baseline cost isn’t that cheap. Electric bikes are going to be more expensive than standard bikes because of the additional electrical components, such as the motor and battery. Electric bikes can really get up there in price and when the full spectrum of available electric bikes is taken into consideration these bikes priced between $1000-$2000 seems a little more reasonable. To get a better idea of what goes into the cost of electric bikes check recent write up on why electric bikes are so expensive.

Still too expensive? No worries. We created a list of the Best Electric Bikes Under $1,000.

And finally, if you’re less concerned about the $$$ element of an e-bike and just looking for the best e-bike of each category, you can find that here.

What we consider to be a “cheap electric bike”

First off, the word “cheap” tends to be correlated with something being low quality. That isn’t the case at all with the bikes we’ve chosen – we don’t want ‘best cheap electric bikes’ to be an oxymoron.

When reading through our list, rethink your definition of “cheap” to “affordable while still being quality”. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s dive into how we chose our Best Cheap Electric Bikes.

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How we picked the best cheap e-bikes between $1,000 – $2,000

We have tested every single bike on our list with the exception of the Blix Packa Genie, which we’ll be reviewing later this year. We have not included anything that we dont believe in. Our team has discussed and taken into account the price to performance ratio, the companies behind the bikes and the experiences we had when testing the bikes. There are four main criteria points we looked into:

  • Utility/Usefulness: -Bike manufactures can claim anything they want about their bikes, but we actually put them to the test. If a manufacturer claims a bike can lug 250 lbs or can go 40-plus miles we are going to make sure that’s true. All of the bikes on our list have proven themselves useful.
  • Quality to price ratio:– Simply put, is the bike worth your money? We looked into what you get for what you pay to make sure you aren’t getting ripped off. All of the bikes on our list have sensible price points. And as mentioned above, when we say “best cheap electric bikes,” we aren’t here to show you low-quality options that save you a few hundred up front at the expense of riding on something we wouldn’t recommend to our own family and friends.
  • Longevity of the bike: -Chances are you’re going to want your e-bike to last more than a year or two. All of the bikes on our list should stand the test of time and have companies that back their bikes with customer service, warranties and replacement parts.
  • Ride experience: -Does the bike make you want to ride? Is the thought of pedaling it around exciting or dreadful? We discussed the overall ride experience these bikes provide. Each bike on our list either provides a good amount of fun and/or utility.

By combining all the listed qualifications, we’ve chosen the best cheap electric bikes. Here is our list:

*Note: As of this writing, the e-bike industry is facing pressures from tariffs, component scarcity due to Covid-19 and other factors that may cause price increases. We will update this list from time to time to best help consumers, but realize that product prices change often. We carefully considered this list and even if prices rise or fall $100, we’d still recommend these bikes. They should all remain in the $1,000-$2,000 ballpark and are worthy of consideration for any rider on a budget.

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Best Electric Bikes 2023

Best Electric Bike 2023

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There’s never been more options to choose from in the world of e-bikes, but which are the best electric bikes of 2023?

The team at Electric Bike Report put our heads together and chose 16 e-bikes we’ve deemed the Best Electric Bikes of 2023. Some of these e-bikes are new for this year, but some are ol’ reliables that are tried, tested and still hold true as the best in their class.

As with every list of best e-bikes, ours has some nuance as to why a specific bike was picked — ranging from value and componentry to overall ride feel. We’ve also leaned heavily on e-bikes we’ve tested in-house, though there are a few e-bikes here that were picked based on merit and reputation alone.

Whether you’re looking for the best e-bike for older riders, the best electric commuter bike or the best electric beach cruiser, this list will point you towards what we think are the best in each category.

Our picks for the Best Electric Bikes of 2023

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Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes 2023

Best Electric Bike 2023

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Fat-tire electric bikes are a dime a dozen nowadays, but which are the best?

From stable and user-friendly bike path cruisers to high powered bruisers built for hunting and heavy off-road use, e-bikes with fat tires are having a bit of a moment right now. Whatever your reason for wanting a fat tire e-bike, the Electric Bike Report staff of experts and bike geeks have tested some of the best money can buy.

Birthed from Alaskan snow and New Mexican sand, the ancestors of modern fat bikes first came about in the 90’s as a means to explore (and race) in terrain unkind to your typical bicycle tire. Think mud, deep sand and soft snow. They’ve had high-points of popularity in recent years, but it wasn’t until the rise of the electric bike that we saw the masses rolling around on fat tires. Motors made the heavy, relatively inefficient bikes more friendly to ride and people seem to like the big tires because they give you a feeling of confidence and stability — not to mention many think they just look cool. Their popularity has exploded, and fat tires have been adopted into nearly every category of e-bike.

So which fat tire e-bike is best for you? That’s a tough question with an answer that differs from person to person. We’ve compiled this list of our picks for the best fat tire electric bikes to help you suss out your best bike based on your specific needs.

While this list is comprised of e-bikes that check in with no less than 3” wide tires, you can also check out our picks for the best overall electric bikes of 2023 if you want a little more variety in tire size.

Our Best Fat-tire Electric Bikes for 2023

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Electric Bike Deals 2022

Black Friday and Cyber Monday electric bike deals

Editor’s note: While you may already be Black Friday deal hunting, it’s still too early for most e-bike brands to publish their deals and sale pricing! Bookmark this page and stay tuned — we’ll publish deals as soon as we hear about them.

Last Updated: 12-2-2022

Electric bike bargain hunters, rejoice. Black Friday and Cyber Monday but many of those deals remain! The team at Electric Bike Report is keeping tabs on some of the most popular e-bike brands on the market and will keep this page updated with deal info as we find it.

We’ve seen a few brands kickstart the shopping season with insanely low discounts – we’ve seen up to $1000 off of e-bikes that have landed on our best overall e-bikes list even!

There will surely be more action in the weeks to come, so make sure to bookmark this page in your browser. We’ll keep making updates as we see them come through to help you land the best possible electric bike black Friday and holiday deals.

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E-bike News: Orbea, BMC, and FLX Release New E-Bikes, Rad Power Bikes Has a New CEO & More!

Electric bike news 18th November

Rider safety leads our news this week with the announcement that the CPSC has decided to make Rad Power Bikes’ rim-strip safety notices a recall. The New York City Council, in the wake of several lithium-ion battery fires is considering bills to improve the safety of the batteries. Some of the legislation could include fines.

In this week’s e-bike news:

  • FLX Introduces the “Menace,” Modeled on the Schwinn Stingray
  • E-Bike Black Friday well underway
  • Rad Power Bikes CEO Steps Down
  • CPSC issues recall on some Rad Power Bikes’ rim strips
  • BMC Launches new, premium e-road bike, the Roadmachine 01 AMP X
  • Orbea updates its popular enduro eMTB, The Wild

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Best Electric Bikes For Heavier Riders

E-Bikes For Heavier Riders

One aspect of e-bikes not discussed that often but which is a very common point of advice for e-bike shop staff is the question of the ‘best’ e-bike for heavier riders.

As you would expect, defining a single ‘best’ e-bike is tough, but most e-bike manufacturers give a recommended maximum rider weight rating for each particular model of e-bike. These can be a useful guide, but certainly no more than a guide. They may have been conservatively rated to ensure that e-bikes are not loaded to anywhere near their safe maximum limit, or a manufacturer may have been overenthusiastic with the rating in an effort to boost the performance credentials of their e-bikes.

In any event, it is up to the manufacturer to make clear what is the maximum suitable weight and many manufacturers go above and beyond the minimum legal limit that might be specified in national law, or that specified in international standards.

On some e-bike spec descriptions you won’t find any recommended maximum weight at all whilst others, like Rad Power Bikes, advertise weight ratings and payload capacities prominently.

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What is a ‘Heavy Rider’ and What Rating Should You be Looking For

The RadRover 6 is a solid e-bike for heavier riders

Some companies like Rad Power Bikes give clear, prominent descriptions of the weight limits of all their e-bikes

The average US male weighs around 200lbs / 90kg and the average female around 170lbs / 77kg so you can figure out if you class yourself as a heavy rider based on these benchmarks!
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Aventon Aventure Review, 2022

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Summary Review: Aventon Aventure

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If we learned one thing while reviewing the Aventon Aventure, it’s that the little details matter most.

There’s few corners of the e-bike industry more competitive than the world of affordable fat-tire e-bikes. If there’s a race to build the best fat-tire e-bike for less than $2,000, companies like Rad Power Bikes and Himiway and a handful of others are seemingly in a dead heat. Who’s winning the race is subjective and depends entirely on who you ask, but there’s a simple truth I’m not sure is often acknowledged: There’s only so much you can do with a $2,000 budget.

Cost levels the playing field, and most of the popular e-bikes in this category are already pushing the envelope of what is possible without jacking the price of their bikes way, way up. That’s not to say they’re all exactly the same, but they do often use the same motors, the same batteries and extremely similar component options.

So, if you’re a brand like Aventon who has never built a full-size fat e-bike, how do you stand out from the pack?

You focus on the little things.

For starters, you name the bike after exactly what it was built for: Adventure. But, for style points and to conveniently match the name of your company, you drop the “d” in “adventure” and name it the Aventon Aventure.

You also give the bike a full-color LCD display that tells you what percentage of battery you have left instead of a little battery icon with bars; you seamlessly integrate the battery into the frame and make it just slightly larger than that competition; and you give the bike solid, sturdy metal fenders that don’t rattle over rough roads. These little details, and a few other things we’ll mention in this review, are what we think make the all-new Aventon Aventure an instant front-runner in the race to build the best affordable fat-tire electric bike.

All added up, Aventon’s attention to detail produced a bike that’s fast, stable and feels extraordinarily well built compared to some other bikes we’ve reviewed. It’s a Class 3 crusher in its prime habitat of paved bike paths and gravel roads and it’s also surprisingly capable on some tighter, slightly more technical mountain bike-style trails. That’s not to say it’s an eMTB, but if you ride conservatively and mind its 75lb weight, you can have a lot of fun exploring light singletrack and less accessible terrain. Like it’s name suggests, the Aventon Aventure is built for adventure.

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QuietKat Jeep Review 2022

Quiet Kat Jeep Review

What do you get when you take the off-roading ethos of the Jeep brand, a full suspension all-mountain chassis and top it off with a souped-up 1,000W mid-drive motor? You get the QuietKat Jeep.

In this QuietKat Jeep review, we take a deep dive into the bike’s climbing ability, battery life, off-road performance and more to get the low-down on what makes this all-terrain electric fat bike special.

With a very capable full suspension design and one of the most powerful e-bike motors on the market, the Jeep is designed to tackle backcountry roads and rugged 4×4 tracks with ease. It comes with a stout suspension system, good brakes, a crisp shifting groupset and a host of other features that make it uniquely capable in environments far too punishing for your average e-bike.

Keep reading to see how this e-bike stacks up against the rest.

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Ride1UP Roadster V2 Review 2022

Summary Review: Ride1UP Roadster V2

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When Ride1UP sent us their Roadster V2 electric commuter bike for review and we pulled it out of the box for the first time, I was hit with a healthy dose of nostalgia.

It’s clean lines, urban styling and refreshing simplicity for an e-bike made me spend the rest of the day thinking about a bike I used to spend a lot of time on.

In college I rode a steel frame fixed-gear commuter bike to and from campus every day. It was silver with black wheels and a funky “Metropolis” handlebar from FSA and a leather Brooks saddle. It was the paramount of cool campus bikes, and I rode the wheels off it. It ferried me daily on an eight-mile round trip to campus, shepherded me safely home from more than a few nights at my favorite watering hole and was quick enough to claim victory at a small handful of local alleycat races.

I loved that bike. In fact, I loved it so much I’ve never been able to part with it. That steel commuter still lives in my garage today; its heavily stickered frame covered in a layer of dust (almost) thicker than my nostalgia.

The Ride1UP Roadster reminds me so, so much of that bike.

Ride1UP’s Roadster clearly takes its style cues from the same fixed-gear and urban commuting culture I sank my teeth into in college. The wheelbase is short and snappy and the bars narrow, perfect for darting through congested areas. It’s also hard not to stare at the monster 64-tooth front sprocket that turns a belt drive instead of a traditional chain — a 20-tooth cog at the rear wheel makes that gear manageable for the average commuter (when the motor is on), but it just looks fast when the e-bike rolls by. The frame is racy, and the geometry more closely matches that of a road bike than a commuter.

Our testers at Electric Bike Report agreed this is a bike rider’s e-bike, perfect for someone in an urban environment that needs a great looking e-bike to cover a relatively short distance fast. The modest 350W motor packed a nice punch and easily propelled larger testers to a good cruising speed; it even flattened hills surprisingly well considering you’ve only got one gear. This e-bike is extremely affordable at $1,095 and is a good value for the money. It’s also lightweight, and has an exceptionally well performing bottom bracket cadence sensor for a value-priced bike.

Overall, it’s a great buy for someone in the market for a value-priced, stealthy commuter e-bike with enough juice to whisk them around town for a day. In EBR’s opinion, the Roadster is an homage to the stylish fixed-gear commuter and messenger bikes made popular on the streets of Chicago, New York and L.A. The modest 350W hub motor has a surprisingly strong kick and the bike’s geometry favors a person unafraid of riding in a more aggressive body position.

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