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Charge

Charge City

The electric bike market has become competitive over the past years. It is not easy to find a quality bike that comes with great features but still has an affordable price. With this in mind, Charge Bikes created an ebike that combines all this – the Charge City.
This bike has a fantastic sturdy build that is also customizable –- choose your frame size, frame type, color, and more. On the bike itself, you will find a durable battery and powerful motor to help you ride for miles. If this all sounds compelling and it makes you want to learn more about this bike, I suggest you stick around for the rest of the guide! 

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Charge City
Price: $
1799
Type:
eBike
Brand:
Charge
Class:
Class 2
Release Year:
2020
Brakes:
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Drive:
Hub-Drive
Frame:
Aluminum
Country:
United States
Suspension:
Yes
Rating:
4.6

Basics

Gears
7
Max Range (km)
80
Max Range (mi)
50
Top Speed (kph)
32
Top Speed (MPH)
20
Watts
250
Weight (kg)
20.4
Weight (LB)
45.0
Weight Capacity (kg)
136.1
Weight Capacity (lb)
300.0
Wheels
2
Wheel Diameter (in.)
28.0
Wheel Diameter (mm)
711
Wheel Width (in.)
2.3
Wheel Width (mm)
58

10 Reasons to Buy the Charge City Electric Bike

  • It is affordable compared to competitor class 2 bikes.
  • It comes with durable and quality tires from Goodyear.
  • The Charge City has pre-installed lights and fenders that come free of charge.
  • You can choose between two frame styles: low step and standard. 
  • You can choose between two frame sizes if you go with the standard frame.
  • You can choose between the throttle or the five different pedal assist levels. 
  • It is easy to store thanks to its foldable handlebars and pedals.
  • The handlebars have comfortable ergonomic grips at the end. 
  • There is a cargo rack on the back you can use to store up to 36 pounds of weight.
  • Even with all accessories installed on the bike, it is lighter than competitor ebikes.

3 Reasons Not to Buy the Charge City Electric Bike

  • The mechanical disc brakes are not that durable and they do not offer the same quality as hydraulic brakes featured on competitor bikes.
  • There is no suspension on the bike, but it could use some. 
  • The tires might be a bit too skinny, deeming them inappropriate for uneven terrain.

Use Cases

Commuter
Urban

Features

Rear Rack
Headlight
Removable battery
Foldable handlebar
Throttle
Integrated Taillight

Bottom Line

The Charge City electric bike is the best that this company offers, and it is quite affordable for its quality. If you are on a tighter budget but want a bike that will help you commute easily and quickly, I suggest you look into it more closely!

Scores

Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.3
Design
5.0
Value
4.7
Total
4.6

Reviews

Bicycling

"The Charge City is a well-equipped, class 2 e-bike that can get you where you need to go with some help from a Bafang Hub Drive motor, or you can just hit the throttle and skip the pedaling."

Ride Quality
Build Quality
Design
Value
Total
4.0
4.0
5.0
5.0
4.5
Gear Lab

"It was bested by the competition in our testing, but we feel it's a compelling option for those who don't need or want the most powerful bike and can benefit from its unique storability."

Ride Quality
Build Quality
Design
Value
Total
4.0
4.0
5.0
5.0
4.5
Tom's Guide

"A solid e-bike for commuters, the Charge City is not only perfect for urban riders it may also be the easiest bike to set up straight out of the box."

Ride Quality
Build Quality
Design
Value
Total
5.0
5.0
5.0
4.0
4.8

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