A really great electric bike can cost a lot of money – between $1,500 and $12,000. But the good news is that if you want to try electric bikes for the first time, you can buy a decent but cheap electric bike for a lot less money. In this post, we compare a selection of 9 of the best cheap ebikes you can buy for under $1000. Pick out your very own budget ebike, try it out, and … [Read more...]
RadMini Step-Thru Folding Ebike Review
This is a review of my new RadMini Step-Thru electric folding bike, which has got me cycling again! I used to ride a regular bike quite a bit, but then three years ago we moved to a hilly neighborhood. For a senior, that took the joy out of cycling and turned it into misery, so I gave up. Then, I went online and ordered an ebike from Rad Power Bikes in Canada. My RadMini … [Read more...]
Haibike SDURO HardSeven 1.0 Review
This is a review of the Haibike SDURO HardSeven 1.0, the most affordable ebike in Haibike’s lineup of premium electric bikes. This is a rugged, good looking ebike, suitable for all kinds of terrains. We bought it mainly for off-road cycling, where it excels, but it also runs well on paved roads. It is best classified as a mountain ebike (eMTB), although Haibike calls it a Sport … [Read more...]
Ariel Rider M-Class Ebike – A Compact, Affordable Cargo Ebike
The Ariel Rider M-Class Ebike is a compact, very affordable cargo ebike. As the company says, “M stands for Maximum performance at Mini dimensions with Max savings.” It is a very small bike that can be ridden by tall people, thanks to the fact that it is very highly adjustable. So you can achieve a great fit and not end up with sore knees or other body parts! At the same time, … [Read more...]
Blix Vika+ Foldable Electric Bike Review
We borrowed a Blix Vika+ foldable electric bike from Skagit Cycle Center in Washington, and put it through its paces. Here is our review! Washington State is a beautiful place to try out ebikes, so we had a good day of it. But first, Jim Pope at the Skagit Cycle Center showed us how easily the Blix Vika+ foldable ebike folds up, and highlighted some of its key features for … [Read more...]