Electric bikes: The ultimate buying guide 2022
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There are many types of e‑bikes for a variety of riders. CNET’s Logan Moy goes over each one and talks about the features that make some better than others for certain riding styles.
E‑bike recommendations
RadRunner 2:
Brompton Electric:
Swagtron EB5 Pro:
Lectric XP 2.0:
Fiido X:
RadCity 4:
Aventon Level:
Magnum Metro S:
Priority Current:
RadWagon:
Magnum Payload:
Super73‑R:
Super73-S2:
Juiced Bikes Scrambler:
Magnum Mi6:
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon:
iGo Electric Aspire Camillien:
Bulls Desert Falcon Evo:
Electric Sun Traditional:
Electric Eco-Tad SX:
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0:00 Introduction
0:43 Riding location
1:23 Range & power
3:04 Motors
3:55 Sensors
4:40 Comfort
6:05 Storage
6:40 Customer support
7:33 Speed limits
8:30 Types of e‑bikes
8:55 Fat tire e‑bikes
9:32 Cruiser e‑bikes
10:18 Folding e‑bikes
12:20 Commuter e‑bikes
13:03 City e‑bikes
14:17 Cargo e‑bikes
14:54 Electric motorbike
16:29 Mountain e‑bikes
17:14 Road e‑bikes
17:45 Electric trikes
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Thanks for watching! There’s a lot of info and bike recommendations in this video, and I’m sure I didn’t cover it all. Feel free to comment with the e‑bikes you love and some buying advice you found very helpful.
Thanks for the info! When you said “with my own money” reminded me when I was growing up and had a summer job then bought something with my own money. lol
Great review but I’d like to know a couple of technicals details:
* Who make the battery? Panasonic, LG or unknown Chinese?
* Mechanical or Hydraulic brakes? These bikes are heavy!
* Motor manufacturer? Bosch or unknown Chinese?
This will help immensely. Thanks.
While interesting, I’d almost be more interested in something in a crossover category. Something that will safety cruise at 45 mph. While it seems like you might be able to modify a center hub bike to do this, I don’t know if I could trust the tires to get adequate traction in the corners. I’m a motorcycle rider, but would love to find something that I could tool around on, as well as safely commute to work. The road to work is narrow and hilly. If you can’t hold 45 mph, you will likely get hit by a car who won’t see you up over a hill or around a corner.
You shouldn’t wear a thousand helmet while riding an ebike, they’re not really safe for that. Instead get a xnito or bern
I live in southern Ohio , I weight 280 and need help choosing what is right for me . short trips and visits over 10 miles .
Great bike, great price
I need a ebike thats gonna be a workhorse, I’ll be doing door dash, uber eats with it in urban downtown Toronto. which one do you recommend?
Thanks for the upload. what a great visual content. You can read more about E‑bikes on lithdrives
It makes no difference what bike you buy the biggest problem out there is they import that model for a short period of time until it no longer sells very well and they move on to something else and they leave those customers stranded after investing thousands of dollars into a bike they like that now they can’t get parts for or replacement battery’s for.
I have had ebikes for over ten years and because of what I see in the market place nowadays I will never buy from a store and pay there inflated prices only to find out a few years later they don’t service that model bike they sold. I will only buy direct and save big money and put the saving’s towards the next ebike. Screw the stores and screw the middle man. Have a great day 😊.
great information. thank you so much!
Hi Logan — I know this was posted 10 months ago, but I was wondering when will you be doing your 2023 Review for Electric Bikes?
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WOLFKING GT PRO FTW!
Ebikes with LifeSo4 batteries should never be charged below 40F. Doing it just once can kill the battery. Yeah many lithium battery packs can be charged at temperatures a bit lower but 40F is a safer number. Many larger LifeSo4 batteries designed for solar and EV cars have low temperature cut off sensors to protect them along with high temperature cut offs. Most ebike batteries do not have this protection. Cheers!
Calling them a Ebike is a misnomer. They should be called a Ecycle.or a Emoped.
how long do the batteries last and what are the pricing on replacement?
I remember in the late 70s, we had a dynamo. Is anyone using this technology to recharge the battery?
What do u mean theirs no throttle lol. So u have to pedal it always
no Ride1up Cruiser? or 700 series? Not well researched.
Superb!
Bells are great on mountain bikes. Especially a cow bell when you’re riding a trail that is shared with hikers so they can hear you. Helps keep the bears and mountain lions from confusing you for prey too.
Besides the expensive materials and devices of the high cost premium e bikes, you can buy cheap e bike and convert it to have two motors to at least keep up in speeds of the higher end e bikes. I made two e bike Dual motor bikes of using a Gear motor as the base motor, adding a 2000watt Gearless motor to use as the Turbo Booster. Both my DIY e bikes tops at 40plus mph with a 50 mile throttle only range of full throttle. You just have to ensure the builds not too heavy of not more than 90.lbs. Also, not to put too much parts on e bikes. My 2nd motors I only hook up the power cables and 1 handle bar being the throttle.
love these fossil fuelled toys great fun but very expensive to run and terrible for the planet
What a great video presentation of E bikes!! Thanks so much for doing this thorough investigation as to which E bike is best for us. Greetings from Riverside in Southern California.
Great information, thank you
Very good presentation — mucho appreciated. I went for the Engwe T‑14 folding — sweet!
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!!! Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! Thank you for all the great advice in buying an electric bike !!! Stay healthy, Cheers !!!
Whoaaa this is GOLD. Am considering buying one and am gonna to check out all your videos before deciding. Thanks a lot
Once you get to the 1 thousand dollar range you may as well get a motorcycle
Thanks. This was very helpful.
Lol light off-road… They can do dang and snow usually
Im liking your reviews, as im looking to buy a bicycle. Can you do a review on the Engwe X26 and Bezior Xplus please
What bike would you recommend for at Myrtle Beach?
I did a TON of research and test rode a variety of ebikes prior to seeing this video. I will tell you that this is the most detailed and thorough video I’ve seen on the topic. We’ll done.
How much for two front wheel $? Also I live in country , with 5miles of gravel and 8 miles of blacktop , one way to town .And now the biggy , I weigh — 270 lbs?
6’3 120kg (240p?!) flat road just to ride around the industrial estate. And a laugh ….
Long range isn’t required, won’t be going off road, barely any hills.
Maybe at best, carrying a chunk of steel or odd tool. 😊
Suggestion?
Thank you sir, i like ebike.
Hi what bike would be best for the beach for fishing eg saltwater and sand thank you
Hey everyone, I just came across this new project called the freebeat Morph 2‑in‑1 e‑Bike, and I must say, I’m quite impressed. The fact that it can be charged in indoor mode is a game-changer. Not only does this e‑bike offer great speed and power with its 750W motor, but it also comes with features like front suspension, puncture-resistant tires, and an IPX5 waterproof finish. Plus, the Smart Saddle Detection+ feature seems so innovative, providing performance insights and keeping us motivated. And the idea of recycling energy generated during indoor rides to cover CO2-free miles outdoors is simply amazing. Count me in! Can’t wait to explore more about this crowdfunding project and pre-order one. Keep up the good work, freebeat team!
Wow, I just watched your video on electric bicycles and it was so informative and well-made! I love how you showcased different models and discussed their features in detail. As an ebike user, I am always on the lookout for new innovations in this space. That’s why I’m excited to share my support for freebeat’s new crowdfunding project, the freebeat Morph 2‑in‑1 e‑Bike. One feature that really stands out to me is the ability to charge the bike in indoor mode. It’s such a unique and convenient concept, allowing me to ride both indoors and outdoors without worrying about battery life. Can’t wait to see this project come to life!
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