Lightweight electric bike picks: the lightest e-bikes we stock
Every pound counts on a staircase. These are the lightest electric bikes we carry by listed weight, and what each one trades away to get there.
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Electric bike for seniors: easy mounting, comfort, controls and our picks
A low step, an upright seat, a throttle for starts and brakes that need a light touch. These are the features that make an electric bike easy to ride for years.
Electric bike for hills: torque, motor power, gears and battery
Watts get the headlines, but torque, low gears and the right sensor get you up the hill. Here is what to compare, and which of our e-bikes list the most pull.
Electric bike for heavy riders: payload, frame, tires, brakes and motor
Start with the maximum load, then check where the weight goes: frame, wheels, brakes and motor. Here is what each number means and which models carry the most.
Long range electric bike picks: the most miles per charge we stock
The biggest batteries we carry are rated for 70 to about 124 miles. Here is how to compare them, how far they really go, and what a big battery costs you in weight and charging time.
Folding electric bikes: how to choose one that fits your life
A folding electric bike earns its place when it fits where you need it: a trunk, a closet or a train. Here is what to measure before you buy.
Fat tire electric bikes: who they suit and what to check
Four inch tires grip sand, snow and broken pavement and soak up bumps. They also add weight and cost some range. Here is how to tell if fat tires fit your riding.
Commuter electric bikes: what makes a good one for daily riding
A commuter e-bike earns its keep on wet mornings and late rides home, not on sunny weekends. Here is what to look for, and the models in our catalog built for it.
Best electric bikes under $1,000: what you get and what you give up
A budget under $1,000 buys a capable electric bike if you know where the savings come from. Here are our in-stock picks and the trade offs to expect.
Where to buy an electric scooter: what to check before you pay
Maker websites, multi-brand online stores, marketplaces and local shops each have strengths. What matters more is what stands behind the electric scooter once it arrives.
Off-road electric scooters: what really makes one trail ready
Knobby tires in a photo do not make an electric scooter trail ready. Power, suspension, clearance and brakes do. Here is what to check.
Motorized scooter for adults: what to look for, the main types and picks by need
Adult electric scooters run from 22 lb commuters to dual motor machines over 100 lb. Six specs and three types sort them out.
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