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How much do electric bikes cost? Prices from 13 makers
A new e-bike costs $800 to $8,000 in the US. We priced 13 current models per 100 Wh of battery and compared market averages in six countries.
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E-Bike Brands & Models
Brand profiles and model deep-dives, from direct-to-consumer favorites to premium dealer brands.
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Comparison
E-bike weight limit: 19 bikes checked for a 300 lb rider
Most e-bikes allow 275 to 450 lb, and the bike itself counts against that. We checked 19 limits against a 300 lb rider and found 7 that pass with gear.
Comparison
Electric bike for a 10 year old: 6 models checked for fit
The best electric bike for a 10 year old weighs under 13 kg (29 lb). Of 6 kids' e-bikes, only the woom EXPLORE e 5 stays under 40% of a typical 10 year old.
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Electric bikes for kids: the right type, weight and age
Electric bikes for kids start at age 3 with balance bikes and age 7 with pedal assist. We set 8 kids' e-bikes against CDC child weights and the age laws.
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Electric bikes for teens: what the law and makers allow
Electric bikes for teens: most adult e-bike makers say 16 or 18 and up, and New York says 16. We checked 10 maker age limits against US and UK teen laws.
Comparison
Lightweight electric bikes: 17 of the lightest compared
The lightest e-bikes weigh 11.5 to 23.4 kg (25 to 52 lb). We normalized 17 models from maker pages and scored each against a trunk rack and a roof rack.
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How much do electric bikes weigh? 15 models compared
Most e-bikes weigh 17 to 39 kg (37 to 86 lb). We normalized 15 current models and scored each against six bike racks and three lifting limits.
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Fastest e-bikes: how fast the quickest models really go
The fastest e-bikes assist to 28 mph (45 km/h) under US Class 3 and EU speed pedelec rules. Off-road models list 46 to 50 mph. See the speed ladder and the physics.
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