Expert Reviews

The helmet feels super light. I really do have to check if it’s on when I leave for my fat bike rides.

“Looking at the battery chemistry and comparing with the one used for the EB7, the amperes is slightly higher.”

The Pivot E-Vault electric bike has a serious wow factor.

Juiced Bikes builds high-speed e-bikes and the CityScrambler is a unique combination of a motorbike frame designed for urban use.

“Want to tackle the trails and the rough stuff? The Scott Aspect eRide 920 could be the perfect hardtail electric mountain bike for you.”

A luxury SUV on two wheels

“The Engine Pro is the top-of-the-range model. It is a foldable electric bike with fat tires, front and rear suspension, disk brakes, and a pannier rack.”-

Incredible load capacity. Premium built.

With a variety of bright, splashy graphics options, kids of all ages will be delighted by the Little Nutty. There are also options for adults, which can make it fun if you want to match your child.

I really enjoy the rides, but all too quickly the battery runs out; I haven’t managed to ride more than 6.5 miles.

With 3 full fenders, a stout wooden basket, brake lights, and front and rear lights that automatically engage, this trike is no slouch on practicality.

The handlebar of this Ninebot scooter is comfortable. Nothing fancy there and not many buttons. Just a braking lever, a bell, a display, and a thumb-throttle. I really like the grips. They don’t move around and they provide a good grip.

One of Giro’s key selling points when it comes to the Aries is the ‘barely-there’ feel it has on the head.

“Their best-selling electric bike, the Bakcou Mule is an electric fat bike equipped with an ultra-powerful mid-drive motor designed to take you and some gear into backcountry areas discreetly and efficiently.”

...tremendous climber with the right motor but can't be bothered with any other disciplines!

“With the new Balto scooter, you don’t just have a foldable, … reliable ride, but you have got yourself a portable power source even while you are out too.”

Overall I'm pretty impressed with the bike.

The most fun you can have with a door.

“While riding the bike, it feels powerful yet lightweight which makes it nimble and quick. The frame is strong which gives it a rigid feel, yet the front suspension fork and dual rear coilover suspension provide a nice comfortable ride.” 

Having reviewed a number of helmets recently, the Vasona compares very well to the Bell Tempo … – both providing a comfortable fit for small heads at a similar price."

How does the best-in-class ride quality sub $600 sound? Well, that’s what Apollo Air delivers.

“I’ve ridden quite a few Bosch-equipped e-bikes and every time I’m always impressed at how well the motor responds to rider input.”

The Apollo Ghost does everything it's made to do _really_ well. It's built like a tank, has incredible raw power, and reliable range.

With an unprecedented level of integration, the most powerful Bosch motor on the market, and full suspension, SCOTT introduces its new all-terrain bike, the ultimate companion for urban explorers and commuters.

The bike impressed with a high degree of composure, offering a lot of reserves for any terrain without feeling sluggish or cumbersome.

"A second battery can be fitted to the TS for a range of 200 km/125 miles (at 15 mph,) and each battery takes 3.5 hours to charge."

The only downside to it is that the tail doesn’t extend past the rear wheels so you can’t easily lean it up against a wall.

The new Pace models offer a streamlined design that looks much more polished than the old models. Whereas previous models had a battery bump that jutted out of the bikes' frames, the new ones stash the battery neatly into the downtube.

Overall, this bike chain cleaner is what you need to remove all the dirt and debris accumulating in the bike chain. Including this lube in the maintenance of your bike will help enhance its riding performance while extending the bike’s life.

It’s pretty cool how short riders and tall riders can feel comfortable on the same bike, and that most people will be able to flatfoot it at stops.

"As an e-bike, it works great for providing enough of a confidence-boosting electric push to make kids feel like they can conquer anything. I see its best use being to pull kids away from screens and back outside."

"The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 all-road electric mountain bike is a complete product that will give you complete satisfaction. It has several equipment and accessories that perfectly complement the means of locomotion." 

“Ownboard has always been an important e-skate brand to follow. They might feel like just another factory pumping out boards using common parts, but their contributions to electric skateboarding have actually been significant.”

If you have decided that a rear-wheel electric bike kit is what you require, the AW brand is definitely a kit that offers great value for money.

Outside the KMC eBike optimized chain, we also appreciate the plastic slap guard and aluminum alloy fenders. These two components help keep the drivetrain clear of mud and other debris.

The Fiido Beast will take you up to 30 MPH while either sitting or standing. It’s a wild ride…

Overall, I think the Lumos ultra is a fantastic buy. It's great for group rides, exercise rides, and night rides.

The bike features a number of key updates and new features that push it into more premium territory.

“Given the reasonable price point, this product would have been up for an award. However, this scooter proved to be temperamental, often refusing to cruise at its top speed, requiring testers to cycle the on/ off button with mixed results.”

"It sets itself apart from the crowd with its looks and surprising stats for the price, but pales in comparison when it comes to build and ride quality. It’s a well-performing scooter for someone that can tune it along the way." 

"The biggest upgrade is the 100-watt-hour bump in battery life to 500-watt-hours. This means you’re getting a much longer ride, about a 20% improvement on last year."

It is as sturdy as it is agile and the large grippy 29ers it rolls on excel on the urban tarmac.

The Bike performs great on flat grounds and is a decent hill climber. It's not going to win any Pikes Peak challenges with just a 250 Watt motor, but if you don't mind going slower up the hills, it's still decent.

No doubt about it, the Orbea Rise is a superb handling bike.

Coming from heavier duty ceramic/wet lubes, the 1-Step cleaner and lubricant is very low friction. From the first few pedal strokes, drivetrains feel incredibly responsive and shifts super-frisky.

The base camp bike helmet is a budget helmet you can find on Amazon, that delivers a great look and feel for a fair price.

"We have had a blast on all of Himiway's electric bikes, and the Cruiser Step-Thru was no exception. It transformed trips down to the coffee shop or over to the beach into exhilarating sprints across town.”

Overall, Specialized have delivered a complete package of an ebike that is incredibly fun to ride, capable in all types of terrain and has become one of our most fought over test bikes.