Hi Raphael,

Thanks for pointing that out. We’ve added Giant as a brand to “Where to buy” section, as Giant bikes can be found all around the country basically in every large town across the US. Their bikes and selection are indeed very good. We made this post to diversify the selection and point out some of the best bikes you can order online, without the middleman.

Hey David, those are excellent bikes, just like so many others out there. Unfortunately, we can’t mention all of them as the article would become way too long. Plus, those two bikes are a lot more expensive than $3,000. Cheers!

Hey JP, you should always avoid cross-chaining, i.e. riding in the front largest gear and rear largest gear (or vice versa) to avoid potential issues with drivetrain performance and postpone wear and tear of the components. Keep the chain as straight as possible when shifting gears.

Hi John, the term ‘bottom bracket’ refers to the lower center part of the bike where the pedal cranks and the crankset connect to the bike frame. The method you are referring to instructs you to measure from the center of the ‘bottom bracket’ to the top of the saddle. Hope this helps!

You’re welcome, Colin! We’re happy you found it useful.

There aren’t any that come to my mind in that price range unless it’s on a hefty discount. There are, however, plenty of great electric hardtails in the 3,500 range. You can check out our buying guide on this link.

Thanks for the comment! You are right, though a lot of manufacturers sell their bikes as class 3 even though they have a throttle because you can typically disable it to conform to the regulations.

As for the class 4 that we mention, we are simply referring to uncategorized electric bicycles that can do more than 28 mph. Officially, class 4 does not exist, but these e-bikes are often referred to as class 4.

Cantilever brakes are definitely very straightforward and easy to maintain. No wonder they had been used for CX racing until recently.

However, from my experience, disc brakes perform really well even in very cold temperatures. Your body will usually start performing worse much sooner than the brakes in such conditions.

The only real concern for me with disc brakes in winter is riding through some very deep snow, in which case snow and ice may build up inside the calipers and around the discs. But few riders do that kind of riding and a few pumps of the brake will usually clear everything out.

Hi Cliff, all Class 2 e-bikes on this list allow you to ride with throttle only, which allows you to utilize all of the engine’s power without pedaling. Also, all seats can be easily changed to more comfortable seats, you can do it in any local bike shop.

I recommend choosing a bike with a low-step frame for ease of mounting and dismounting, such as RadRunner Plus or RadCity 5 Plus on this list. You can also check out our guide on the best e-bikes for seniors where we recommend more such models.

Hey Peter, thanks for the comment! That’s why I wrote “would legally need a license to ride on the road“. You can go as wild as you like off-road, though, unless you’re riding on public trails!

Thanks for the comment and constructive criticism, Reggie! In most cases, the bikes in our reviews are not listed in any particular order, as we try to present the readers with different types of bikes, so the order depends on what you’re looking for.

When choosing which bikes to include, we consider the companies’ and bikes’ track records and user reviews, as well as the value for the money they offer. Nowadays, another vital consideration we need to make is availability due to the global bike shortage, as we can only show you bikes that are in stock and that you can actually buy.

Hope that clarifies things! Cheers!

Thanks, Charlie! We’ll update that info. Cheers!

Hey Greg, you can buy it on Aventon’s official website on this link!

Hey Nathin! Thank you for you comment and constructive criticism! We are aware of those brands and agree they make excellent fat bikes. However, this list can only be so long, which is why we can’t include all the options out there.

On top of that, when making these buying guides, one of the most important factors for us to consider (in addition to value and quality) is online availability, which has been a massive problem in recent years and months due to global shortages.

As the shortages begin to resolve (hopefully), we’ll definitely be looking at expanding this list and including a wider variety of brands.

Unfortunately, none of these are compatible with fenders. Most if not all of the tray-mounted hitch racks require wheel contact to support the bike. You should consider getting a hanging hitch-mounted rack or a rooftop rack if you have a bike with fenders.

Happy you like it!

You’re welcome, Zachary!

Hey Bob, we still haven’t had a chance to review that Bikonit model, but the bike looks solid.

Hey Jane, really sorry to hear about your poor experience with this bike. However, Walmart is notorious for poor assembly practices, so it may not be Sixthreezero’s mistake. This is a fun video that clarifies the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UmOzPopJNE&ab_channel=BermPeakExpress

Thanks, David! We’ve just corrected the mistake!

Hey Amy, great question! I can give my two cents:

– If you want to ride alone (non-electric) and be able to ride with and keep up with someone much stronger (electric).
– If you want to ride for fitness and leisure (non-electric) and take kids to school or do grocery shopping (electric).
– If you want to ditch the car and still travel far (electric) but also participate in local group rides (non-electric).

…and so on! 🙂

Hi Tom!

We still haven’t had the chance to try one out, but we’re looking to change that.

They’re well-built smart e-bikes with lots of modern features that are great for urban commutes. They are certainly not affordable, but worth it if you like all the gizmos.

That is the MSRP, Bruce. You got the standard deal. Enjoy your Ranger!

Hey Stuart! Actually, most of these bikes will suit you. Lectric XP has a 275 lb maximum rider weight, RadExpand 5 carries up to 275 lbs, Tern HSD P9 has a 264.6 lb maximum rider weight, Engwe EP-2 pro has a 330 lb max load, etc. So feel free to choose any of these.

You are welcome, David! We’re happy that you found it useful!

Hey Tim, no special reason not to include Poseidon Redwood. There are simply so many good gravel bikes out there right now that it’s hard not to leave some out. It’s a decent bike, it might make the list in the future.

I’m happy to hear that, Gina! Have fun on your e-bike!

Thanks, Margot! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Good luck and have fun! I think this selection is a good place to start.

Not at all!

Why not, Alice, that sounds like a great idea. You can take a detour on the way home and have some fun as well!

Thanks for letting us know, Bob. We’ve fixed the issue now.

Happy I could help! Good luck and have fun! 🙂

Hey Robert, you can switch the headlight on and off by pressing a dedicated button on the left-hand display/controller. On older models, you can do that by pressing the Up Arrow and Mode buttons at the same time.

RadRover 6 is definitely a great choice since this is their sixth version, therefore the most advanced model available!

Check out review of Buzz Bikes. They have an electric trike for $1,699.

Jim,

Sorry for late answer. Check out Hollywood Racks – Sport Rider for cargo bikes!

We try to keep our eyes opened and update this post weekly, but in the meantime you can check out something from more expensive, fat tire electric hunting bikes.

Jim, that is an awesome idea that you are thinking of doing! A $1,700 budget is where to expect a great hardtail mountain bike for an intermediate trail rider. What kind of riding is she thinking of doing – exploring the trails, or competing?
If she already has a carbon road bike, I’m sure she appreciates a good ride quality, therefore choosing an MTB can be a difficult one as there are quite a few types of mountain bikes to choose between.

If you’d want to max out on the $1,700 budget, I’d prefer to look for a hardtail trail MTB (100-130mm travel on the front).

Rad Power Bikes batteries cost around $450 – $550, although that’s definitely something not to worry about as their batteries are rated for 600-800 full charge cycles and there’s a 1-year warranty on the electrical components.

Hi Gabe

You are not far from right. We have reviewed the Sinch in a more suitable post – Best Folding EBikes Review. Matter of fact, we are going to publish a brand review of Aventon bikes anytime soon, and add their bikes to more of our reviews. Stay tuned

Look for comfort bikes that have a more comfortable entry & upright riding position.

It depends how often are you going to use the bike and how heavy are you. The weakest part about used to be the Shimano Tourney derailleur which they have fortunately updated to microSHIFT. Front suspension plays a huge role too, and currently there’s a heavy coil shock which might not be the smoothest, but does its job at its price range. Other than that, I didn’t have major setbacks.

It is best for recreational commuting on mixed terrain and definitely worth its price. If you are planning on updating the parts, take a look at best under $1,000 MTB’s, there’s quite a noticeable gap there.

Good point, Dimitri. We’ve listed bikes that can be used as Class 2 when using the throttle only. We’ll be updating an eBike Laws article soon where we could clarify that.

Hi Liz

Citizen Seoul seems like a decent deal for its low price.
Frame – Not sure about the quality of the alloy frame, but it seems sturdy enough for your weight (Max capacity: 220lbs). Recommended heigth range for the Seoul is 5′ – 6′

Brakes – V-brakes are quite old-school but do the trick for light riding. They might be a good choice at this price range & in the occasion of folding up the bike regulary. Disc brakes are a better alternative among newer bikes.

Gearing is probably not the strong point at this price range which means that it might need some extra tuning every now and then.

In conclusion – if you are planning to use the Seoul for commuting with your kid on the bike – its doable, but probably not as convenient as you can only use the seatpost kids’ seat on it. (Thule Ridealong type).

The electric model London seems to be a great deal for its price. It only weighs 36lbs and the electric assistance can help a ton towards comfortable commutes.

Are you going to take the bike with you on the bus/train?

Did you mean Oyama bikes? Check out Giatnerd.com

I’d look up State Bicycles bike. You’ll get a pretty sweet deal at under $500! They do not have a mountain bike, but you’ll be needing serious luck to score a decent MTB for trails at under $500

Bad Boy 3 runs on WTB Byway 650b x 40c clincher tires which means that the tires are tubeless-ready. Cannondale hasn’t provided any information regards the wheels besides that they are Cannondale C2 wheels.

Hi Ahmed

Never heard of Gobi Bicycles, nothing come up from the Google search either. What are the components on the bike? If its got a good set of components it might be a custom build, if not – it might be a cheap no-name road bike. By the end of the day, the brand is just a name. What’s important is that if you can use it for your own convenience 🙂

You can check out Rambo bikes, their fat-tire electric bikes are limited to 300lbs, plus the wide tire width gives way better riding experience for heavier riders. Next one up is Quietkat, but their bikes are slightly more expensive.

The link to Verve-series review can be found after the last model.

Hi Nick

What kind of bike are you after – A city hybrid, mountain or trekking bike? And what do you exatcly mean by stretching?

I’d also recommend looking into our “Between Two Bike Sizes article” to find out if she has picked the right size for her.

Hi Jeff

We are indeed partnered up with REI and many other stores. This is also clearly stated at the top menu. The reason why we have chosen so many bikes from REI is that they have a great selection of bikes on offer, and a trustworthy feedback & rating platform as well.

Feel free to add a bike store in the comments which has a better selection of great value hybrid bikes that can also be ordered online :).

Hi Brian.
Congrats on the purchase – Trail 7 is an awesome XC bike to explore the nature and commute in urban areas.
Depending on how hard (and where) you ride, there are some minor things you can swap out to make the bike ride better.
Components such as the grips or a saddle are the first thing to try. Some riders swap out the pedals first thing after buying any new bike.

Towards gearing, make sure that the derailleurs are tuned. A new bike (out of the box) needs to be re-tuned after a while when the components have ‘worked themselves in’.

Read also our: Should You Pay More Upfront, Or Pay Less & Upgrade Later

Hi Barry. The Frisco seems like a cool bike for light trails and commuting. The air forks and full-suspension set-up is a decent deal at such a low price. Also the hydro brakes, mid-drive motor and a relatively low weight at 54lbs it has some great specs indeed. But, as the Frisco is a Class 4 eBike with a max-assisted speed of 34mp/h, some states require you to have drivers license, a helmet and a license place so make sure to ask about it as well!

Hi Ashton

Whoa, that’s awesome what you are doing there – living the life and using a fat bike to its core purpose.

Unfortunately, any of our partnered merchants do not offer a fat-tire kick bike just yet.

And for availability, I think there is still quite a severe shortage of bikes, and you might have a better overview of that tight niché market than we do.

That is one of the greatest feedbacks I’ve heard so far. Brooks Saddles truly ages well in time, and fortunately, they have stayed true to their principles of quality.

You should write for them and become a brand ambassador as this is a priceless piece of information and experience you’ve got there!

Hi

The 46tooth belt-drive crank length is either 170mm or 175mm. We couldn’t find more specific information than that.

The model used is: “46T Gates S150 Belt Drive CDX”

Hi Suzanne

As I understand you are 6’2 and 35 years old, right?
If you’d like to explore gravel roads on a road bike geometry – I’d definitely recommend looking into gravel bikes. Those bikes are also great on city streets, and why not for touring? The Ventum seems to be a good recommendation for a performing athlete that indeed comes with a hefty price tag.

You can get a nice gravel bike for that budget, Gravel bikes are indeed very comfortable to ride if you prefer 70% road and 30% offroad.

See our “Main Page – ROAD – Best Gravel bikes” there are some women-specific gravel bicycles that might lead you to a more suitable path.

Best of luck!

We might release an article about saddles soon.

Hi Paul

This is a selection of fat bikes by the most known, therefore the most popular brands searched in Google. We have Surly as number one, and Mongoose placed number two as Mongoose has by far the best ratings on Amazon over time. Also, their bikes are cheap and have proved to be perfect for many riders who are looking for a cheap fat bike. We added 9 Zero 7, thanks for the hint.

That’s a great recommendation, thanks!

Hi Joe

Road bike for a 66-year old might definitely be a little rough, as road bikes are one of the more uncomfortable bikes to ride! Starting to cycling in general at this age might be a little difficult anyway. We’d recommend getting a step-through 700C wheel electric hybrid bike. Why not even a 650b wheel bike with some suspension! New bikes are light in weight, and fast as well!
For $2,000 there is quite a good selection of bikes to choose from even at this price range!

AM = American Made? Could you please specify with a link?

Hi Eric

Generally, bike prices are the same for each model. Although the price might differ for varying wheel sizes, the number of gears, etc.