Expert Reviews

The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain and Disc Lock is large, extremely heavy and durable which offers high security for bicycles, despite it being slow and cumbersome to use. The lock is also less portable and ideally should be left stationed at a frequently used bike rack due to its heavy weight.

The Kryptonite New-U KryptoLok Mini-7 U-lock offers moderate security for locking up your bike in suburban or rural areas, or for quick urban stops.

The Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 is tagged as the best bike lock after rigorous testing due to its hardened shackle, secure disc-detainer locking mechanism, added anti-theft protection and value for money. Other notable alternatives include the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini, the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain and the Kryptonite Keeper 585.

The video reviews the Kryptonite New Evolution mini 7, mentioning its good build quality, secure design, and sufficient capabilities for majority of urban users. The lock's weight and size could be a drawback for some, as it's not very light or compact. It's also possible that some users may find it small for their locking needs, possibly due to unfamiliarity with its usage.

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 is a robust and practical U-lock for bikes with a good quality-price ratio. It's resistant to picking and easily transportable, featuring a light yet solid build. It's not the most solid in the market but provides satisfying security (7/10). The product also offers a bonus chain, increasing its value for money.

The Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 is an excellent bike lock molded from premium hardened performance steel, along with a double lock design for heightened security. It is resistant to drills and immune to bolt cutters & leverage attacks. Despite the keys being non-resistant to corrosion, its design is compact with an additional double loop cable and a PVC coating for protection against scratches.

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 U-Lock provides considerable security at a favorable price, combining a U-lock with the versatility of a cable. While not as secure as other U-Lock models, its extra cable creates a deterrent for thieves, making it ideal for those living in low-to-medium risk areas. However, it is slightly bulky and less convenient to carry around.

The review discusses the Monday Motorbikes Gen 7 moped, praising its stylish aesthetics, convenience, and ability to handle city traffic. The bike is characterized as a combination of vintage and modern styles, with its quick sales growth indicating significant market demand for such vehicles.

This video covers the review of the new line-up of electric bikes from Monday Motorbikes - the Anza, the Presidio, and the Gateway. Notable points include remarkable speed and range capabilities, quality built, comfort and appealing design options across the range with very competitive pricing.

Ennovation reviews Monday Motorbikes' Anza and Presidio models, praising them as fast, lightweight, and fun to ride. They handled hills well in the review. The bikes have good specs such as a solid motor, durable battery, effective brakes, and useful extras.

The Piezo from Monday Motorbikes, potentially the best Ebike/Electric Motorcycle on the market, impresses with its advanced features and high performance. Available for pre-order with a one-year warranty, it boasts a robust build, exemplary ride quality, stylish design, and offers great value for its price.

The Monday Piezo Electric Motorbike is a high-performance eBike designed for a variety of users, including commuters and delivery professionals. With a T6 aluminum construction, 2KW motor, 72V power system, and high battery capacity, it offers a great balance of speed, range, and durability. The bike is also designed with comfort in mind, featuring a highly cushioned seat.

Monday Motorbikes unveils their affordable Presidio electric moped, striking a balance in price and performance with specs similar to their Anza model. It offers both a 500W and 750W format providing a diverse model range for different budgets and riders.

The review covers an e-bike, detailing its features such as throttle, torque, stability, handlebar position, tire pressure, acceleration, hydraulic brakes, light, rear shock, seat, brake section, and cable management. The reviewer appreciates the bike's performance but indicates that its comfort and ergonomics could be improved.

The reviewer finds the Monday Motorbikes, Anza and Presidio models captivating, highlighting their impressive performance on hills, appealing looks, and textured design. The review emphasizes their speed, featherweight structure, and remarkable fun factor.

The Momentum PakYak E+ Cargo bike, a green transport option developed by Giant Bicycles, offers commuter-friendly and personalized features. It's equipped with a low-step frame, functional electric support, and useful accessories. The E+ provides stability, smooth handling, and an extended battery range, promoting a versatile, eco-friendly transportation alternative.

The Momentum PakYak E+ bike review shows it as a delightful ride that is perfect for commuting with a child or for grocery trips, but not both, due to the difficult swap between kid carrier and rear cargo rack. Despite its drawbacks, it still offers excellent battery life and solid specs. However, for a steep $5,500 price, more versatility is expected.

While the Momentum Voya E+ 1 e-bike is beautifully designed and provides a smooth ride, its battery life and uphill performance fall short; considering its price tag of $3,200, there might be more practical and less-expensive options on the market.

The Momentum Voya E+ 3, a somewhat low-power electric commuter bike by Giant Group, offers mid-range pricing; quality components and construction; a comfortable and nimble ride; a powerful 4A charger; but lacks in built-in lights. Despite some drawbacks, it offers a balance between high-end e-bikes and cheaper consumer options, making it a viable choice for users seeking a lightweight commuter option.

The video discusses a customer-pleasing bike with a range of 25 to 45 miles. It's built with high quality components and has an easy-to-carry lightweight design.

The Momentum Voya E+ ebike series, including the Voya E+ 1 and Voya E+ 3 models, which are designed for urban use, have been introduced. They feature a new hub drive called SyncDrive Move and an integrated EnergyPak Micro battery. However, the models lack accessories such as mudguards and lights, which can be added at an extra cost. Issues were reported regarding the battery life, with estimations ranging from 45 to 72km.

The Momentum Voya E+ 3 is a lightweight, quick, comfortable ebike with a responsive hub motor and solid build. Despite some drawbacks, such as lack of standard equipment like a kickstand and fenders, and limited range when dealing with hilly terrains, it offers a fun, smooth ride.

The reviewer is happy with their purchase of the 2020 Momentum Transend E+ electric bike. They enjoyed the automatic mode, found it to be more valuable compared to other pricier options, and appreciated the forum's assistance on installing a front light. They found the bike perfect for town trips and reduced car use.

The Mod City+ Foldable ebike offers an excellent solution for those with limited space or the need for easy transport with its quick fold capability. Loved features include its sturdy build, efficient throttle response, password protection, adjustable peddle assist levels, and the built-in rear rack while weak points include tall handlebars for shorter riders, poor cable management, visibly thick weld marks and not-so-great front suspension.

The Mod Berlin ebike provides a powerful and smooth ride with its mid-drive motor and torque sensor, impressing with its sturdy build and brushed aluminum finish. Despite lacking a throttle option and one-size frame, it offers a comfortable ride with a gel seat, superior ride quality, and the option between a step-thru or standard frame.

MOD BIKES is an American E-bike brand offering a variety of e-bikes designed for different lifestyles and aiming to simplify the transition from cars to e-bikes. They are known for their functionality, style, and forward-thinking, sustainable design.

The review highlights the mod black bike as a unique hybrid of commuter and mountain biking features, well-tuned for versatility and enhanced riding experience. It praised the bike's motor, range, and efficiency, giving a record range test result of 84 miles. Yet, it suggested improvements for grip material and additional gearing options.

MOD BIKES is an American E-bike brand providing low maintenance, easy to use electric bikes, aiming to facilitate the transition from cars to e-bikes.

Texas-based Mod Bikes introduces the Easy SideCar, an e-bike-inspired 3-wheeler, offering a fun riding experience along with practicality. With a top speed of 28 miles/hour, it offers a potential range of 45 miles with a single battery charge. It can carry 54 kilograms in the sidecar and an additional 25 on the bike’s rear rack. It also boasts of features like hydraulic brakes, a full LED lighting system, and a digital LCD instrument panel, all for $4,190.

The video review elaborates on the Mod Bikes Easy, an e-bike with a comfortable and stylish cruiser design reminiscent of a motorcycle from the past. The e-bike performed exceptionally well in terms of acceleration, speed, and comfort. The 750-watt hub motor and 720-watt hour samsung battery provide robust power and an impressive range. The video mentions the unique addition of a sidecar that alters the bike's handling yet increases its versatility.

The Mod Easy ebike is a great looking electric bike with a vintage feel and the option to add a unique sidecar. Despite some issues with cable management and a less powerful motor, it offers adjustable pedal assist levels, hidden battery, and unique design. However, it's not recommended for areas with steep hills or heavy traffic.

The Mod Easy Sidecar electric bike offers a unique, fun, and powerful ride. Its well-crafted design and sidecar utility make it a standout trike, but its higher price point may not be accessible for all.

The MaxFoot MF-19 is a streamlined, strong, durable, and highly customizable foldable e-bike powered by an extremely powerful 48v lithium-ion battery and capable of speeds up to 25 mph. It has excellent suspension for smooth riding and off-road adventures. It's being offered at a considerable early bird discount via an Indiegogo campaign.

The Maxfoot MF-19 durable folding electric bike is versatile with different versions, color options and a range of features: Full suspension, 1,000 watt Bafang hub motor, 50 mile range, 7 speed Shimano Altus, Tektro, mechanical disc brakes, starting at $1,795 USD.

The MAXFOOT MF19 is a crowd funded folding fat-tire electric bike that has a powerful rear hub-drive motor and a tough aesthetic due to their cast alloy rims. Despite being fairly heavy for a folding bike, this bike has unique features like rust resistant chain and removable rubber gasket that covers the charging port. With its power, it falls short in terms of smooth riding leading to an 'on-off' feeling when riding. The bike could be improved with the addition of an external torque arm, bottle cage bosses and an integrated rear light.

The Marin Rift Zone E2 proves to be a trail-ready e-bike with respectable features and quality performance for the price. The e-bike is equipped with Shimano EP801 motor, 140mm MultiTrac Suspension, 29” Wheels, and 630Wh Battery, which provides a balance between efficient pedaling and bump absorption. It ensures a good ride quality, featuring a solid build spec and handling characteristics. However, the application of Cushcore tires inserts pushes the bike more towards the Enduro category, while some devalue its playfulness, potentially making it less appealing for those looking for less weight and snappier trail eMTB.

Marin has just launched a new electric trail bike named Rift Zone E, which has a fun and versatile design, borrowed features from the pedal Rift Zone models, and comes with Shimano motor options. While the pricing range ($4499-$6299) could impact its affordability for some, it offers decent value for money given its efficient design and high-quality features.

The 2023 Marin Rift Zone 2 29 trail bike features updated design and enhanced features that enable better travel and suspension, but lacks the appeal previous models had. The Shimano brakes do not meet the speeds the bike can reach. The Rift Zone 27.5 could potentially bring back the fun factor. Marin keeps delivering performant bikes at affordable prices.

The Marin Rift Zone E1 is a versatile e-MTB characterized by its solid construction, reliable Shimano motor system, and affordable pricing. The bike performs well on a wide range of trails, with a comfortable geometry and smooth suspension. However, slight limitations appear on longer, rougher descents due to heat buildup in the small air shock. Several components such as the Shimano MT400 brakes and pre-fitted CushCore inserts add value to the package, though improvements could be made on the dropper post and remote.

The Marin Rift Zone E is a new e-bike that comes with high quality Shimano motors and a large battery capacity. This bike has been designed with a balance in mind, suitable for a variety of terrains due to its enhanced travel capacity. Additionally, it comes in three aluminum variants, adding to its robust nature and making it reliable irrespective of the trail.

The Marin Rift Zone E is a high-performance e-bike with strong build and ride quality, featuring 140mm of travel, 29" wheels, and a single-pivot suspension system. However, its suitability varies based on personal preference, riding style, and local terrain. The bike's value is evident, ranking competitively with brands such as Commencal, and the design features are appreciable.

The Marin Rift Zone E1 is a well-priced, all-round e-MTB that offers notable stability, comfort, and versatility, both in uphill climbs and downhill speed. A few of its features such as its size and the Shimano EP6 motor with a 630Wh battery suggest a great balance of comfort, climbing efficiency, and downhill performance. Reliable components such as Shimano MT400 brakes, CushCore inserts and sticky tyres provide great value for money. However, there is room for improvement in some components like the dropper post and the rear shock, which tends to heat up on longer descents.

The Marin Rift Zone E is a new all-terrain, electric trail bike that offers increased rear travel for longer rides, powerful Shimano STEPS drive units, option for battery upgrade, and standard CushCore inserts and Marin tire sealant in higher models. The bike, available in different models with varied specifications and price points, is expected to be launched in April/May 2023.

The new Rift Zone E electric trail bike by Marin, featuring 29" wheels and 140mm of travel, offers decent specifications and affordability, starting from $4499. However, concerns were raised regarding the standover height, the Shimano motor preference, and the bike's durability.

The Marin Alpine Trail E is a fun, efficient, and capable eMTB suitable for challenging trails and steep turns. It has good climbing abilities and is equipped with reliable specs, but might feel a bit sluggish on flat trails and comes with a short dropper on size Large. The bike delivers the most joy in thrashing steep terrains and railing corners.

The Marin Alpine Trail E1 eMTB, priced just above the starting point for trail-worthy e-mountain bikes, offers specifications and performance of a higher-end pedigree. This e-bike, suitable for riders from 5’7″ to 6’2″, is ideal for shared usage and can handle rough terrains, thanks to its DebonAir air spring and MultiTrack suspension design. Featuring a Shimano E7000 250W motor system, its power and speed are more than sufficient for trail rides, making it a good value for money.

The Marin Alpine Trail E2 is deemed a solid, playful eMTB that balances price with performance in a package which includes Shimano's EP8 drive system, Fox 38 Performance Elite fork, Shimano's 12-speed drivetrain, and a 630 watt-hour battery. Despite lacking maintenance during the review period, the bike handled a range of conditions well, felt nimble, provided adjustability, confidence on descents and was considered reliable. Although the bike is recommended with beefier tires for rougher terrain, the appreciation expressed for the ride, price tag and support makes it a top pick among eMTBs of 2021.

The reviewer highlights the excellent build quality, satisfactory ride quality, appealing design, and good value of the 2020 Intense Taser Alloy Pro bike, especially praising its attractive, durable alloy build, the convenient quick-removable battery, and the smooth, powerful Shimano engine.