{"id":1211368,"date":"2023-12-13T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1211368"},"modified":"2023-12-13T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T16:30:00","slug":"the-best-e-bikes-for-every-type-of-rider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1211368","title":{"rendered":"The Best E-bikes for Every Type of Rider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re in the middle of an international e-bike surge. With so many companies churning out battery-assisted bikes of all types\u2014from the reputable names in &#8220;analog&#8221; bikes like Trek and Cannondale, to countless fly-by-night companies offering mail-order rip-off rides\u2014it can be difficult to know where to start. So start here.<\/p>\n<p>The bikes listed below have either been positively reviewed by Lifehacker&#8217;s staff or come with high praise from reputable sources. Our focus is on affordable, general-interest electric bicycles; we&#8217;re saving the $10,000 super-bikes for another time. Whether you&#8217;re buying for yourself or a lucky someone on your list, there will be something here that fits the bill. <\/p>\n<h2>Best overall<\/h2>\n<h3>Aventon\u00a0Pace 500.3 (currently $1,599)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border border-gray-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/images-6.fill_.size_2000x1125.v1702474150.jpg\" alt=\"The Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bike\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n                            <span class=\"mt-2 font-akshar text-sm tracking-wide\" \/><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"text-xs inline-block text-gray-600\">Credit: Stephen Johnson<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>No e-bike can be all things to all people, but the Pace 500.3 comes close. It\u2019s affordable, well-designed, and it&#8217;s a class 3, so it&#8217;s powerful enough to keep up with any e-bike on the bike path. This zippy commuter hits the bullseye between \u201chigh performance\u201d and \u201cbeginner friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/the-aventon-pace-500-3-e-bike-is-beginner-friendly-but-1850928918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Aventon Pace 500.3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/7L8K7?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20an%20Aventon%20Pace%20500.3&amp;short_url=7L8K7&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy an Aventon Pace 500.3 <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Best budget e-bike<\/h2>\n<h3>Propella 7S (currently $899)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border border-gray-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/images-1.fill_.size_2000x1500.v1702430044.jpg\" alt=\"Propella 7S e-bike on the beach with rider\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n                            <span class=\"mt-2 font-akshar text-sm tracking-wide\" \/><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"text-xs inline-block text-gray-600\">Credit: Stephen Johnson<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Propella 7S is a lightweight, stylish bike that\u2019s fun to ride even without the extra kick from the motor. If you want to pay less than a grand for a riding-around-town e-bike that performs well and looks snazzy, this is the bike for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/propella-7s-ebike-review-1850858073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read my full review of the Propella 7S<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/PXlNj?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20Propella%207S&amp;short_url=PXlNj&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a Propella 7S<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Runner-up: JackRabbit OG ($999)<\/h3>\n<p>This tiny, pedal-less \u201cmicro e-bike\u201d stretches the definition of the word \u201cbicycle.\u201d It weighs only 24 pounds, travels at 20 mph, and costs less than $1,000. As <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2022\/03\/21\/jackrabbit-review-this-odd-looking-20-mph-micro-electric-bike-is-just-funny-enough-to-work-great\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Eletrek put it<\/a>: \u201cfor an urban dweller or a college student trying to get around campus, the JackRabbit is an ideal vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/8v8qO?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20JackRabbit%20OG&amp;short_url=8v8qO&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a JackRabbit OG<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Best folding e-bike<\/h2>\n<h3>Ride1Up Portola\u00a0($995)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border border-gray-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/images-2.fill_.size_2000x1333.v1702430044.jpg\" alt=\"Ride1Up Portola folding e-bike\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n                            <span class=\"mt-2 font-akshar text-sm tracking-wide\" \/><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"text-xs inline-block text-gray-600\">Credit: Ride1UP<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lifehacker\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/author\/danieloropeza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Oropeza<\/a> reports that the Portola from Ride1Up \u201cfits in my Toyota Corolla, which is surprising and very practical. It&#8217;s easy to fold and fits in my living room squared away neatly. It&#8217;s great for people who like to take it places with them like road trips or those who have small apartments.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/OyNWY?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20Ride1Up%20Portola&amp;short_url=OyNWY&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a Ride1Up Portola<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Runner-up: Montague M-E1<\/h3>\n<p>A full-size bicycle with 28\u201d wheels that easily folds up small enough to store under your bed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/montague-m-e1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Wired said the Montague M-E1<\/a> \u201ccomes pretty darn close to perfection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/1Gedq?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20Montague%20M-E1&amp;short_url=1Gedq&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a Montague M-E1<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Best utility e-bike<\/h2>\n<h3>RadRunner 3 Plus ($2299)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border border-gray-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/images-3.fill_.size_2000x1125.v1702430044.jpg\" alt=\"Radrunner 3 Plus e-bike\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n                            <span class=\"mt-2 font-akshar text-sm tracking-wide\" \/><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"text-xs inline-block text-gray-600\">Credit: Stephen Johnson<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The RadRunner 3 Plus is the SUV of e-bikes. It will happily eat up suburban streets, gravel roads, and everything in-between. Powerful, easy to use, ridiculously customizable, and fun to ride, the RadRunner 3 plus is a best-in-class utility e-bike.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/the-radrunner-3-plus-is-the-suv-of-e-bikes-1850729199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read my full review of the Radrunner 3 Plus<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/elW2l?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20RadRunner%203%20Plus&amp;short_url=elW2l&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a RadRunner 3 Plus<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Runner-up: Co-op Cycles Generation e1.1 (currently $898.93)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/cnn-underscored\/reviews\/rei-co-op-cycles-generation-e-1-1-electric-bike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">CNN said REI\u2019s Generation e1.1<\/a> is \u201ca near-perfect utility bike for the first-time e-bike rider or anyone electric-curious and looking for an affordable new ride.\u201d Plus, you can pick one up at your local REI. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/KZWRj?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20Co-op%20Cycles%20Generation%20e1.1%20Electric%20Bike&amp;short_url=KZWRj&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a Co-op Cycles Generation e1.1 Electric Bike<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Best cruiser e-bike<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border border-gray-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/images-4.fill_.size_2000x1212.v1702430044.png\" alt=\"Electra Loft Go! 7D e-bike\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1212\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n                            <span class=\"mt-2 font-akshar text-sm tracking-wide\" \/><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"text-xs inline-block text-gray-600\">Credit: REI<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Electra Loft Go! 7D EQ ($2,000.00)<\/h3>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/electra-loft-go-7d-eq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><em>Wired<\/em>, the Electra Loft Go! 7D EQ<\/a> is the perfect all-around cruiser for beginners: \u201cIf you want to bike around the beach or your neighborhood, but you\u2019re afraid of electric bikes\u2014or even of bikes in general, what the hey\u2014this is a great place to start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/3wVmq?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20an%20Electra%20Loft%20Go%21%207D%20EQ&amp;short_url=3wVmq&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy an Electra Loft Go! 7D EQ<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Runner-up: Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser (currently $1,195)<\/h3>\n<p>A comfy, cushiony cruiser that can easily be pedaled to nearly 30 mph, Ride 1Up\u2019s Cafe Cruiser is <em>not<\/em> for beginners. But once you get used to the serious punch under the hood, the Cafe Cruiser is a cool-looking ride that is as at-home at the local coffee shop as it is on a long roadtrip. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/tech\/ride1ups-cafe-cruiser-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read my full review of the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/5OVNY?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20Ride1Up%20Cafe%20Cruiser&amp;short_url=5OVNY&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Best commuter bike<\/h2>\n<h3>Aventon\u00a0Pace 500.3 (currently $1,599)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"eloquent-imagery-image\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"border border-gray-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/images-5.fill_.size_2000x1126.v1702430044.jpg\" alt=\"Aventon Pace 500.3\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1126\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n                            <span class=\"mt-2 font-akshar text-sm tracking-wide\" \/><br \/>\n                                        <span class=\"text-xs inline-block text-gray-600\">Credit: Stephen Johnson<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you want the most commuter e-bike possible for your cash, I haven\u2019t seen anything better than Aventon\u2019s entry-level class 3 e-bike. The Pace 500.3 goes up to 28mph, but it looks and rides like a friendly step-through, pleasing new riders and experienced ones alike. Highly recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/the-aventon-pace-500-3-e-bike-is-beginner-friendly-but-1850928918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read my full review of the Aventon Pace 500.3<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/7L8K7?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20an%20Aventon%20Pace%20500.3&amp;short_url=7L8K7&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy an Aventon Pace 500.3<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Runner-up: Heybike Cityscape ($679.99)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/home\/g37826472\/top-commuter-bikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><em>Popular Mechanics<\/em> gave Heybike\u2019s Cityscape a 4.6\/5 rating,<\/a> lauding its step-through frame, swept-back handlebars, smooth shifting courtesy of its seven-speed Shimano drivetrain, and its\u00a0built-in rear cargo rack.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/42VZD?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Where%20to%20buy%20a%20Heybike%20Cityscape%20e-bike&amp;short_url=42VZD&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Where to buy a Heybike Cityscape e-bike<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource: LifeHacker &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/tech\/the-best-e-bikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best E-bikes for Every Type of Rider<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re in the middle of an international e-bike surge. With so many companies churning out battery-assisted bikes of all types\u2014from the reputable names in &#8220;analog&#8221; bikes like Trek and Cannondale, to countless fly-by-night companies offering mail-order rip-off rides\u2014it can be &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1211368\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1211369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91,110],"tags":[92],"class_list":["post-1211368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifehacker","category-unfiltered-rss","tag-lifehacker"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1211368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1211368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1211368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1211369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1211368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1211368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1211368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}