Electric bicycle reviews

Ride On test 18 electric bike options ranging in price from $950 to $3050.
 
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02.What to buy

 

 

3 CHOICE buys

Gazelle Orange Pure Innergy

Scored 99/100 | $269999%

Good points:

• Easy to jump on and ride in normal clothes, with chainguard, skirtguard, comfy hand grips.
• English tyre tube valves and portable pump provided .
• Rack takes panniers.
• Rideable without power assist.
• Surprisingly silent.
• Intelligent design, feels like you have a fairy godmother kicking in to give you a hand when you need it.
• ABS assisted front cantilever and back belt brake makes progressive and effective braking.
• Gusset support for downtube – seat tube junction.
• Great gear range. Never ran out of gears.

Bad points:

• Some people will feel motor could give more assistance, especially compared to other e-bikes.
• Very challenging to fix a flat tyre.
• Proprietary battery, controller and software .

 

EnviroWheels Forest C

Scored 93/100 | $269593%

Good points:

• Front suspension.
• Dashboard offers bewildering array of options with few buttons to navigate but the six levels of power assist are easy to shift between, which is a big plus for this bike.
• Two separate keys for lock and battery release.
• Hydraulic lockout for suspension forks.

Bad points:

• Rack doesn't take clip on panniers.
• Slightly twitchy steering from very upright head tube.

 

eZee Torq

Scored 91/100 | $305091%

Good points:

• Diamond frame.
• Alfine 8-speed hub gears.
• Alfine hydraulic disc brakes.

Bad points:

• Power assist controller and battery indicator are clunky.

 
 
 
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