The best electric bikes: manufacturer ratings and secrets of choice

The best electric bicycles managed to make good competition to their classic counterparts, and for some ski lovers they completely turned into an object, without which it is impossible to imagine a good rest. It is not surprising that fans of bicycle hybrids immediately began to compare them with each other, compiling lists of the most popular options. Today you can find dozens of ratings of the lightest and heaviest, off-road and urban, adult and children's models. That's just their information content is often minimized.

Ordinary buyers are not worried about the technical side of the issue. They study with equal interest the review of Eltreco hybrids and bicycles of the Minsk Bicycle Plant, MVZ LLC, and other manufacturers. The only thing that turns out to be really important is the purchase price of modern technology. It is on this basis that the most honest, objective ratings are built with the division into categories.

Among the brands represented on the market of electric bikes, most are based outside the Russian Federation. Russian hybrids are also assembled on the basis of spare parts manufactured in Asian countries. When choosing a technique, special attention should be paid to several brands.

The world's leading bicycle manufacturer offers a good assortment of electric hybrid technology options. Cube is a company from Europe with headquarters in Bavaria. All models are designed by our own engineering and design bureau. It is the Bavarian company that has the widest selection of mountain double-suspensions and hardtail with an electric motor. In terms of prices, products are one of the most expensive on the market, but their technical characteristics are not satisfactory.

Another company for which Europe is formally home. The German company BB-Leisger International is based in Hanover, but builds its bicycle hybrids in China, at a factory in Zhangjiagang. The company specializes in hybrid transport, pays great attention to its promotion and improvement. The assortment of the brand includes basic models and technically advanced electric bicycles for off-road riding.

The company from St. Petersburg, which itself develops the design and engineering parameters of electric bikes. Production is in China. The brand is actively promoting hybrid vehicles as an alternative to cars and motorbikes in an urban environment. The company has the most lightweight and easy to manage models for the elderly and adolescents, fatbikes with an electric motor, male and female models, tricycles, cargo and passenger versions of vehicles.

One of the most famous Russian manufacturers of electric bikes. The company has been operating since 2010, it itself customizes and finalizes equipment of its own production. The head office and showroom are located in Moscow, production is conducted in China and South Korea. Among the popular Eltreco cycle hybrid models, you can find both premium models and classic solutions in the mid-price range.

These include models Eltreco XT 750, e-Alfa, Good 250W. Of particular interest are folding models - Eltreco Leto 2019, Wave 350W, Insider. The Dark Series is presented with transformbike and solid frames - ideal for overcoming off-road.

Products of the Minsk Bicycle Plant have only recently entered the world electric transport market. MVZ LLC produces its hybrids under the Stork brand. New to 2019 include Advanced AIST Tracker 1.0 with 250 W motor, front-wheel drive and power reserve of up to 70 km. The bicycle hybrid uses the technology of intelligent force distribution VeloUP !, allowing to provide a comfortable ride, regardless of road conditions.

The electric bike is equipped with a steel frame, a rigid fork, and has no gear shift. This is a good solution for teenagers or women, designed for movement on urban routes.

A Chinese manufacturing company that actively supplies its products abroad. The brand maintains high quality products, it has many models in the premium segment. Electric bicycles under the Volteco brand impress with its original design, good power reserve, the presence of intelligent control and electronic control functions.

The brand is from the USA, based in California and is considered one of the pioneers of the hybrid transport market. The company was the first to produce folding electric bicycles, as compact and light as possible. The lineup is not too large, but it has equipment for the city, and off-road models for adults and adolescents.

International manufacturer of electric bicycles. Owns enterprises in the USA, Taiwan, South Korea. The brand offers a wide selection of products, including off-road hybrids. Folding electric bikes of this brand, light and compact, are popular in Russia.

The Chinese corporation leaves no chance for competitors in this direction. Xiaomi electric bikes are mainly presented in the middle price category, they have a bright design, impressive speed characteristics. The brand does not skimp on the assembly of its equipment with everything necessary. Already in the basic version, each hybrid has mirrors, lighting fixtures, and other useful devices.

When choosing electric bikes, it is important to remember that not all brands are equally good in certain conditions. For example, for cross-country skiing, if the budget allows, it’s worth choosing Hardtail or Double Cube Suspension. Thick-wheeled adult electric bikes - fat bikes - are made by companies such as Eltreco, Leisger, Volteco. They are ideal for off-road and extreme races. The easiest option can be found at Volteco, Green City, Schultz.

High-speed electric bikes should be sought from Xiaomi, which relies on accelerating qualities. For older people or country trips, shopping is worth exploring tricycles equipped with special baskets and quite safe thanks to their robust design.

Choosing an inexpensive electric bike can deliver certain difficulties. Large brands focus on a more serious consumer audience, and objectively simply failing to compare little-known Chinese creations with popular models. Nevertheless, there are new products on the market at a price of up to 30,000 rubles that deserve attention.

• Archos Cyclee. Budget folding electric bike for city driving. It weighs 20 kg, has a simple transformation mechanism. The set includes a 250 W motor that accelerates to 20 km / h. The power reserve is small, it is only 15 km.

• Xiaomi YunBike C1. Budget city electric bike with the classic geometry of an aluminum frame and a minimum weight of only 16 kg. This is not the fastest model, acceleration is limited to 25 km / h, the maximum range is 25 km. An easy-to-operate version of the bicycle hybrid with a battery on the trunk, 20-inch diameter wheels, a 5-speed gearshift, is equipped with a 180 W motor. And also there is implemented an intelligent system with support for Bluetooth, USB ports, a gyroscope and an accelerometer.

• Hoverbot G4. Compact urban electric bike weighing 24 kg with a gear change in 6 modes and a battery of 250 watts. This is not the fastest model - acceleration speed is limited to 25 km / h, it can be safely purchased by a teenager or student. The electric bike is well suited for cross-country riding thanks to wheels with voluminous wide tires, the steel frame can withstand weight up to 100 kg. One battery charge is enough to cover a distance of up to 50 km.

In the middle price category of electric bikes, both new and proven models are presented.

• Tsinova Kupper Unicorn with gas handle. Stylish bicycle hybrid, corresponding to the new trends of the time. This is the model of 2019, this option is increasingly approaching the class of scooters. The model does not support Bluetooth, but there is manual control of the options through the on-board PC, a 250 W rear motor wheel, a shock absorber, and a Shimano body kit are installed. Accelerating to 25 km / h, an electric bike can cover a distance of up to 50 km without recharging.

• Eltreco Leto. Foldable electric bike, new in 2019 with the original geometry of the frame, 350 W rear motor wheel. The model has 20-inch wheels, a frame that can withstand weight up to 110 kg, a rigid fork. The battery lasts for mileage up to 50 km without recharging, the acceleration speed reaches 30 km / h. This is a good teenage or adult bike weighing 21.5 kg and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable ride.

• Green City e-Alfa GL. E-bike for leisurely shopping trips or comfortable riding around the city. A spacious shopping basket is already included in the package; there is a child seat on the trunk for transporting young passengers. The hybrid is made in the format of a double suspension with an aluminum frame, can withstand weight up to 130 kg, the power of the rear motor wheel reaches 500 watts. This is a reliable model with a speed of up to 35 km / h and capable of driving up to 40 km without recharging.

• Hoverbot CB-9 Genius. Reliable mountain electric bike with 17 inch frame size. The model weighs 23 kg, the frame part is made of aluminum, the kit includes wings.A wheel diameter of 26 inches is enough for an adult of average height, and for a teenager. The maximum acceleration of equipment is 30 km / h with a power reserve of 70 km.

• Shulz E-GOA. Compact electric bike with 250 W motor and 50 km power reserve. The model weighs 17.5 kg, supports gear shifting in 3 positions, accelerates to 42 km / h. The diameter of the wheels of 20 inches is enough for a comfortable ride in the city.

In the price range over 50 000 rubles. there are models of electric bicycles, with impressive external data and technical specifications.

• Cube Acid Hybrid One 400 29. The famous "Niner" is a 29-inch diameter bicycle in electric design. This is a mountain hardtail with Bosch PowerPack 400 battery, aluminum frame, SR Suntour shock absorption oil fork, Shimano body kit. In the configuration - a 250 W engine from Bosch, an on-board computer. The bike is able to overcome the impassability and behaves perfectly on the city road, riding on gravel or sand.

• Volteco Bigcat Dual 1000. Reliable and powerful all-wheel drive fat bike with stiffer suspension and two 500W motor wheels. Wheels with a diameter of 26 inches have a width of 4 inches, are able to drive on virtually any off-road. This is a good choice for lovers of extreme skiing. The model accelerates to 40 km / h, is not afraid of dirt, is capable of driving up to 50 km without using pedals. Among the electronic innovations - a fingerprint scanner, anti-theft system.

• Leisger MD5 Basic. A German-made bicycle hybrid with a wheel diameter of 27.5 inches, a 350 W motor, a power reserve of up to 60 km with a speed limit of 30-35 km / h. This model is created in cross-country format, has a sporty, aggressive design, larger tires for cross-country driving. This is not a fat bike, but you definitely cannot call such an urban electric bike.

• Eltreco Multiwatt. Premium bike hybrid included in the Dark Series of the brand. This rear-wheel drive model is equipped with a 1000 W motor, wide wheels with a diameter of 20 inches and a width of 4 inches. The electric bike accelerates to 40 km / h, can travel up to 50 km without recharging. It is the perfect choice for off-road driving, dirt, sand and snow. The equipment is equipped with an unlock system for fingerprint scanning, an alarm system, a folding frame that facilitates transportation.

• Xiaomi Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike. The laconic design of this electric bike is the best way to attract the attention of enthusiastic fans. The aluminum frame can withstand weight up to 100 kg, the comfortable size is designed for users up to 185 cm. The kit includes 16-inch tires, a bell, an on-board PC, V-brakes, an LED headlight, a 250-watt motor wheel located in front. Cruising range - 45 km at a speed of up to 20 km / h.

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