Expert Reviews

The Pure Advance features unique folding handlebars and footpads to make storing it in a hallway or corridor easy.

“There's an embedded display in the handlebars that has good visibility in sunlight and shows you information like your riding mode, battery, and current speed.”

This is a solid-feeling bike, with excellent tires and brakes, and as such you always feel in control, even when you’re barrelling its 27 kg mass down a steep hill.

When your riding ability, bike tuning, and the new motor align, the CX Race helps compensate for power and cadence fluctuations on technical climbs and thus opens up new line choices.

"Cannondale Moterra Neo 4 (possesses) all the functionality of an All-Mountain bike with more power and reliability of the Shimano Steps engine."

This bike] is really great for people who are looking for a commuter, a city commuter especially, but it's definitely more of a hybrid-style bike.

“The Kugoo Kirin M4 delivers unbelievable specification for the price.”

Thanks to the visor and enduro-style profile, the Bell Sidetrack is a kids helmet that looks at home on the mountain bike trails but works equally well on the school commute.

"...not your typical pedal-assisted electric bike"

"Super Soco TS Street Hunter has a ground clearance of 184mm which can be really beneficial, especially around the streets of the valley."

"That's incredible results we've got, so many more miles as promised. What Onewheel has made here is absolutely incredible and we're stoked for the future of this sport."

"The TC Max, other than being the next generation of electric offering, doesn’t come with any fancy technology. Everything is as you would expect."

Overall, the Diamondback Response Sport Mountain Bike is a great bike that has mid-range components and a nice high-end frame.

As a step-through e-bike, the Freedom ST is designed to offer similar performance to what we’ve come to know from Wing Bikes, yet with a much more accessible frame design.

Premium protection. Excellent build quality.

Wing Freedom X is a great alternative to driving or public transportation, especially for those who live in urban areas. There is an anti-theft system built into the bike so you can be confident parking it almost anywhere.

"Retrospectively, the hype of Wowgo 2S during its arrival to the market is certainly justified. Very smooth control, decent longboard parts makes it a very good choice for newcomers. Seasoned eskater[s] will either enjoy it as much or find it a very good base to tinker around with.”

A big selling factor of this bike is its foldability, which makes it easier to stow and manage. All things considered, it’s a good option if you are looking for a foldable ebike.

It’s certainly not the fanciest bike we saw at Sea Otter, but I get very excited every time a bigger name puts out a bike on the more affordable end of the spectrum.

"Although it requires the same compromises of every electric bike concerning range and charging infrastructure, its performance chops and DC Fast Charging capability set it apart from the rest of the electron-fueled pack."

“The pedal assist feels good, it feels like it is a torque sensor, having that sensitivity on pedal assist certainly is an advantage when engaging the power off-road,”

“Providing a truly solid longer ranged scooter for a reasonable price.”

“The Xiaomi 1S electric scooter is far from being the perfect scooter, but the best thing about it is that you get what you pay for, along with a little more.”

The MOSH/CTY is the ultimate e-bike for adults who are looking for something that can be fast and nimble.

"It has many features you don’t often see in other e-scooters. The design of this scooter is much different than we are used to"

The P Line is an elite folder but I can’t justify its $3,000 price tag. I spent just over $1,600 for my Brompton a few years ago and I wouldn’t spend more than a thousand just to shave off 3-4 lbs.

For those who wish to extend the range and feel a bit safer, the display panel has a deep settings menu with speed adjustment, so you can lower the top speed!

The bikes feature automatic shifting with a three-speed internally geared rear hub, reworked high-visibility lights, one-piece adjustable handlebars and stems, and a VanMoof co-designed SP CONNECT phone mount with USB-C charging port.

The G4i looks a lot more fun and futuristic, but it folds down almost as well as a Brompton, in a matter of seconds.

"Emojo Lynx is one of the most reputable manufacturers of electric bikes."

If you ride in regularly busy areas where pedestrians need to know of your whereabouts, this bell is a must-buy!

Some of the components are a bit cheap and cheerful, and it’s not waterproof out of the box – but it's easy enough to fix this (we explain how), and the result is a great low-cost option if you already have a bike to convert.

“INFINITE autonomy and compact size.”

Lightweight, great price, and loads of fun!

The quality is very good, and rides are very smooth and safe. Also, the optional decks are awesome, but you can choose any deck you would like.

"The Blitzart tries to find a niche as an affordable board with great style and good performance. For the most part, it succeeds in its mission."

“This scooter is equipped with everything you need to go.”

"The Vintage Electric Roadster is unlike any e-bike I’ve ever ridden. Where other mopeds or motorcycle-inspired e-bikes tend to look like something a tanked bro would ride down Venice Beach, this feels entirely more classy." Parker Hall, [Wired](https://www.wired.com/review/vintage-electric-roadster/)

The CTY Mosh looks like a heavy throwback to the original Harley Serial 1 line with its huge wheels, battery/motor combo, and oversized everything.

"The finished product is a high-performance beast with wicked acceleration and a sizzling top speed. The new AWD Pro's performance is unmatched at its price point. So, if you are an experienced rider looking for spectacular performance without all of the frills, this board is worth considering."

...we feel this is an excellent value and a great ebike for anywhere that isn't too hilly.

...this bike is something unique, because it offers so much fun and opens so many new possibilities thanks to its motor…it is really hard to resist the temptation to buy one instantly.

Price is not the only factor that makes this electric bike addicting and such a good deal. The bike features a 350-watt hub motor that helps with up to 15 degrees incline and is much better than the typical 250-watt motors that we see in other electric bikes.

French brand, Lapierre, claims to have created a new ebike category with the eZesty AM: less weight + less power + less battery = more trail fun?

“The Biomega NYC 8-speed is a light, nippy bike that is perfect for city-riding (its stylish looks would be an attraction in an office, rather than something to hide under the stairs), and it can handle bumpy sections of road surprisingly well.”

The harder you push, the more power you get. It really is a very sophisticated feeling ride.

“I trust Bosch systems to be tougher and longer lasting than the competition. Even though this bike is using the lowest capacity battery available from Bosch [400], it still has excellent range and is very efficient. Mid-drive motors leverage the cassette if you shift gears thoughtfully. Since you’ve got the excellent 11-36 tooth cassette here with nine speeds, the bike can be very efficient! It climbed well and felt comfortable during my speed tests.”

These brakes have the power to make you stop and start the bike at the right time.