January 2025
Electric Bicycles: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of electric bicycles rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 11 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 115 electric bicycle endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
92 electric bicycles were endorsed in total, only 19 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 11 Jan 2025, Aventon Aventure 2 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed electric bicycle with 3 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 electric bicycle' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Aventon: 4 electric bicycles
(#1 is Aventon Aventure 2)
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Specialized: 4 electric bicycles
(#1 is Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0)
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Lectric Ebikes: 4 electric bicycles
(#1 is Lectric XP 3.0)
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Rad Power Bikes: 3 electric bicycles
(#1 is Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus)
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Sixthreezero: 2 electric bicycles
(#1 is Sixthreezero EVRYjourney)
At a glance - January Ranking
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Cycling News
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Electric Bike Report
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Insider
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WIRED
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Cycling Weekly
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Tom's Guide
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Luxe Digital
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Forbes
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Aventon Aventure 2
The Aventon Aventure 2 electric bicycle is a versatile and powerful option for both commuters and recreational riders, with its 750-watt motor, front suspension fork, durable construction, and reliable battery system.
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Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0
The Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 is a highly regarded electric commuter bicycle that offers powerful assistance, comfortable suspension, durable construction, and reliable battery for urban riding and challenging terrains.
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Lectric XP 3.0
The Lectric XP 3.0 is a highly praised electric bicycle that offers power, versatility, comfort, and durability for both urban commuting and off-road adventures.
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Aventon Level.2
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Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus
The Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus is a Class 2 electric bicycle with pedal-assist and throttle operation, a top speed of 20 mph, a 750W motor, and a 48V 14Ah battery, making it a versatile and powerful option for commuting and recreational riding.
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Specialized Globe Haul ST
The Specialized Globe Haul ST is a powerful and versatile Class 3 e-bike designed for hauling cargo, with a sturdy construction, high-quality build, and a large battery capacity.
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LeMond Prolog
The LeMond Prolog is a lightweight and high-quality Class 1 electric bike with a powerful motor, exceptional drivetrain, and carbon fiber construction, making it ideal for riders seeking a versatile and high-performance e-bike.
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Ribble Hybrid AL e
The Ribble Hybrid AL e is a lightweight and stylish electric bike with a powerful motor, reliable drivetrain, and durable construction, making it suitable for a range of riders and cycling conditions.
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Charge Bikes City
The Charge Bikes City Electric Bicycle is a Class 2 e-bike designed for urban commuting, offering a powerful motor, long battery life, and practical features for a smooth and enjoyable riding experience.
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Gocycle G4
The Gocycle G4 is a luxury folding electric bicycle with a stylish design, powerful motor, high-quality components, and impressive performance, making it suitable for commuting, leisurely rides, and tackling different terrains.
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Ride1Up Roadster V2
The Ride1Up Roadster V2 is a class 2 electric bike designed for urban commuting, featuring a powerful motor, comfortable ride, solid construction, and lightweight design.
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RadPower RadRunner 3 Plus
The RadPower RadRunner 3 Plus is a versatile and powerful electric bicycle that is well-suited for urban commuting, running errands, and carrying heavy loads, with a 750-watt motor, 7-speed gearing system, comfortable suspension, and excellent build quality.
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Rad Power Radster
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Ride1Up Portola
The Ride1Up Portola is a folding electric bicycle that offers convenience and practicality for commuters with limited storage space, featuring a powerful motor, adaptable suspension, and customizable battery options.
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Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon
The Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon is a highly praised electric mountain bike that offers a natural boost in performance, excellent handling, and a durable construction, making it a versatile and exhilarating choice for riders.
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Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL
The Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL is a high-performance e-road bike that combines power assistance and lightweight construction to provide road cyclists with an enhanced riding experience.
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Cannondale Topstone Neo Lefty 3
The Cannondale Topstone Neo Lefty 3 is a versatile gravel bike with electric assistance, a powerful motor, efficient battery, and innovative suspension systems, making it a top choice for off-road adventures.
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Aventon Ramblas
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We ranked Aventon Aventure 2 #1 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Aventon Aventure 2 as #1.
Electric Bike Report
The Best Fat Tire Electric Bike
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A powerful, responsive motor makes the bike feel fast and nimble while riding
Improved, more natural ride quality thanks to the upgraded torque sensor
Strong hill climbing capabilities, even for larger riders
Great battery range (30-60 miles in our range tests)
Stylish looks
Stiff frame, even when carrying cargo on front and rear racks
Comfortable ride thanks to the front suspension fork, 4″ fat tires, and slightly upright riding position
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Heavy at approximately 77 lbs
Metal fenders clang when hit by rocks
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Tom's Guide
Best fat tire electric bike
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Very fun ride with excellent pedaling assist response
Stable and capable in all conditions, including snow
Has both lights and turn signals
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Very heavy bike
Suspension fork is unnecessary
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Bicycling
Best Fat Tire E-Bike
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Well equipped for the price
Smooth and controlled power
Perfect for fire roads and doubletrack trails
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Heavy
Not built for mountain biking
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We ranked Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 #2 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 as #1.
TechRadar
The best overall electric bike for any rider
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Superb power delivery
Excellent tech features
Comfortable riding position
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Quite heavy
Fiddly battery connector
Premium price
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Cycling Weekly
Best electric hybrid bike overall
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Seamless power delivery
Commanding riding position
Integration
Built-in lights
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Heavy weight when compared to other e-bikes
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend electric bicycles.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of electric bicycles, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking
Cycling News
Electric Bike Report
TechRadar
Insider
WIRED
Cycling Weekly
Tom's Guide
Luxe Digital
Forbes
Bicycling
We ranked Lectric XP 3.0 #3 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Electric Bike Report
Best Folding Electric Bike, 2024
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Full features at a value price point (we want to say cheap, but don’t want readers to think it’s not a quality e-bike)
Good hill climbing capabilities
Natural pedaling feel thanks to Lectric’s PWR programming
Folds easily for transport
Decent off-road riding and good stability thanks to 3 inch tires and front suspension fork
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Moving a 60-lb e-bike isn’t easy, even when folded; we suggest removing the battery before picking it up
We wish the key didn’t have to remain in the bike to operate it since it’s under the frame and easy to forget
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Luxe Digital
Best foldable ebike
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Powerful motor in a small package
Comes fully assembled
Tons of options to customize your ride
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Small wheel base makes for a less comfortable ride, but that’s standard for all foldable bikes
Relatively heavy
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Forbes
Best Value Electric Bike
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Riders on a budget
Folks who don’t want to assemble their new ebike
Hauling groceries, pets and passengers
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You’re looking for a bike that’s more conventionally attractive
A lighter bike you can lift onto a bike rack
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We ranked Aventon Level.2 #4 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Aventon Level.2 as #1.
Bicycling
Best Overall E-Bike
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Excellent, well-rounded performance for commutes
Updated torque sensor, lights, and LCD lend a premium feel
Comes with a rack, fenders, and hydraulic disc brakes
Attractive pricing
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Suspension fork can’t handle heavy bumps
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We ranked Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus #5 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus as #1.
Tom's Guide
The best electric bike for most people
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Very comfortable to ride
Easy to attach accessories
Powerful motor
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Secondary display hard to read in sunlight
Cable management could be better
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Luxe Digital
Best city commuter electric bike
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Great all-rounder for paved roads
Versatile cargo capacity
Large range of sizes, models, and colors available
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One of the heaviest bikes we’ve tested
Pricey compared to our pick for the overall best ebike
Functional design but not particularly good looking
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We ranked Specialized Globe Haul ST #6 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Luxe Digital
Best cargo & utility ebike
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Smart and adaptable design with tons of options to customize
Powerful motor and broad tires for a stable ride, even when fully loaded up
Excellent range
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It will get pricey once you’ve fully customized it to your needs with the accessories
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Bicycling
Best E-Cargo/Bike of the Year
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Compact, small footprint
Excellent battery life and power
Powerful brakes
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Lack of suspension means suffering on rougher roads
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We ranked LeMond Prolog #7 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Luxe Digital
Best premium ebike
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Premium ride and high-end components throughout
Gorgeous design delivers a balanced ride
Super lightweight
Extended range
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The only con really is its premium price
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Forbes
Best Electric Sport Bike
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Cyclists with the cash for a luxury, high performance ebike that looks the part
Riding on a featherweight bike you can carry with one hand
Paved roads and bike paths
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You need to haul a lot of cargo
Security and theft is a major worry
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We ranked Ribble Hybrid AL e #8 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
TechRadar
The best hybrid e-bike for roads and gentle trail riding
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Smart design
Smooth power-assisted ride
Surprisingly affordable
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App needs some work
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Cycling Weekly
Best electric hybrid bike for value
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Stable and comfortable ride position
Smooth and unobtrusive motor
Good looking bike
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Alloy seatpost prone to scuffs and scratches.
Rattily fenders/ mudguards
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We ranked Charge Bikes City #9 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Insider
Best budget electric bike
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Folding pedals and handlebars make it easy to store and carry
inexpensive price tag for an e-bike
50 miles of available range
has a lockable battery
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Splash guards take some tinkering to get them not to rub on the tires
can be a jolty take-off if you're not used to the motor
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Tom's Guide
Best electric bike for commuters
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Excellent handling
Complete set of features
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Plain styling
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We ranked Gocycle G4 #10 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
TechRadar
The best premium electric bike for commuters and city-dwellers
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Powerful new motor
Ingenious design
Excellent smartphone app
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Premium price tag
Folding strap is its weakest link
Small wheels take a pounding
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Insider
Best folding electric bike
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Easy to store in small homes or apartments
has daytime running lights for added safety and visibility
fast top speed for a folding bike
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Expensive
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We ranked Ride1Up Roadster V2 #11 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Cycling Weekly
Best electric hybrid bike for style
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Great fun to ride
Silent ride due to belt drive
Very powerful motor
Subtle e-bike looks
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Tough to ride without pedal assist
Hill starts are hard before motor kicks in
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Tom's Guide
Best e-bike under $1,000
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Light
Sleek
Doesn’t look like an e-bike
Fun, zippy ride
A great, inexpensive option for city commuting
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Would prefer disc brakes over the included rim brakes
LCD unit is difficult to read
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We ranked RadPower RadRunner 3 Plus #12 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Best cargo e-bike
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Easy to reconfigure for your specific needs
Powerful hub motor
Throttle adds assist over your pedaling assist when needed
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Could use a center stand rather than kickstand
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Forbes
Best Electric Utility Bike
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Cyclists who want to haul cargo
Customizing your bike with accessories, including a passenger seat
Combining comfort, power and utility in one frame
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A 75-pound frame is simply too heavy for you
You’re looking for a folding bike
You want a more modern ebike aesthetic or smartphone connectivity
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We ranked Rad Power Radster #13 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Electric Bike Report
The Best Commuter Electric Bike
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Powerful yet controlled 750-watt rear hub motor
Gets up to class 3 speeds quickly and climbs hills like a champ
The stiff frame provides great handling
Industry-leading safe shield battery
Can set to be Class 1, 2, or 3 to follow local regulations
UL2271 and UL2849 certified
Turn signals for improved road safety
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Heavy, at 78 lbs with the battery
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We ranked Ride1Up Portola #14 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Electric Bike Report
Best Affordable Electric Bike
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The motor is fun. It’s speedy on flats and better than most folders on hills, thanks to its 750w motor with 65 Nm of torque.
Fold down easily to fit in your car, truck, or van.
Uncommon features at such a low price point make for one of the best value packages of any e-bike.
The Portola didn’t skimp on accessories to reach the low price point. It still comes with front and rear lights, fenders, a rear rack, etc.
The standard 500 Wh battery is sufficient for 15-32 miles of riding, but for $100 more, you can upgrade to a 643 Wh battery with a range of 21-47 miles.
We love the strap that holds the bike together when folded.
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Billed as a bike for those 4’10” – 6’4”, but we’d say it’s optimized for those up to about 6’2
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We ranked Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon #15 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
TechRadar
The best electric mountain bike
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Lightweight
Great engineering
Comprised of top components
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Pricey
Battery only supports up to 20mph
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Luxe Digital
Best mountain bike
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Outstanding ride quality on mountain trails
Powerful mid-drive motor
Easy to use yet tweakable to your liking for advanced riders
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Pricey
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We ranked Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL #16 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Cycling Weekly
Best electric road bike for ride feel
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Smooth and natural system
Integration of tech
Battery life is long ranging.
Low weight of bike
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Extremely expensive when compared to other e-bikes
‘Turbo Connect Unit’ position
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We ranked Cannondale Topstone Neo Lefty 3 #17 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Cycling Weekly
Best electric bike for off-road riding
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Great confidence inspiring handling
Impressive traction and power put down
Long ranging battery
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Almost too much torque
Wheel specification low end
Looks won't be to everyone's taste
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We ranked Aventon Ramblas #18 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Electric Bike Report
Best Budget eMTB
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It’s one of the better climbing motors out there. The Ramblas can help you reach the top of hills relatively easily.
Four different frame sizes. Most affordable eMTBs only have one or two.
Despite the lower price tag, you get a ton of good parts from reliable brand names (Rockshox, SRAM, Maxxis, LG, etc.)
An all-time performer in both our hill and range tests.
The Aventon app will allow you to alter the motor’s output to your liking.
Great geometry
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The fork doesn’t have compression adjustment. Riders 240 lbs.+ might have more sag than is ideal
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We ranked Lectric XP Trike #19 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric bicycles” rankings.
Electric Bike Report
The Best Electric Trike
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The motor’s performance is great. It’s steady, not speedy, but it shows no quit powering even larger riders up any hill.
Easy to control. The XP Trike has good stability, and Lectric includes safety features such as slower speeds that are out of the box so you can learn and know your Trike before going faster.
The thought and engineering that went into the drive unit’s design show careful attention to detail. You can take confidence in the overall safety of the XP Trike’s design.
415 lbs total weight capacity with 100 lbs for cargo on the racks and baskets
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PSA to first-time trike riders: Handling characteristics are different from bikes. Take the time to get to know it first; you’ll need to ride it slower
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Luxe Digital
Best electric trike
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Stability and safety
Extra cargo
Great price
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Nothing really
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