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It’s no secret that people in North America (and other parts of the world) are larger and heavier now than in past generations. Due to better access to food, people are now both taller and wider than ever before. We feel e-bikes are one of the best ways people can get into exercise. Sometimes being […]

What is the best eBike for a smaller person? We have a list of options and ideas that will help smaller riders find the right ebike for you! Before you evaluate the features of an ebike, we recommend riders consider a few things: Recommendation #1: Consider your personal weight and strength You may be on […]

History of Bafang E-Bike Motors Of the various makers of e-bike motors, Bafang is both one of the largest and one of the oldest. Based on Suzhou, China, Bafang was launched in 2003 and has grown to employ more than 1000 people. In addition to their headquarters in Suzhou, they have another factory in Tianjin, […]

Readers of Best Electric Bikes or any other e-bike site will notice that most reviews make explicit mention of motors that are “brushless” and “geared.” And anyone who doesn’t have a degree in electrical engineering probably wondered just what that meant. We’ve covered the question of just what it means to have a “geared” motor […]

Where To Find The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday E-Bike Deals The 2024 holiday shopping season is a great time for buying an electric bike. This year we’re seeing massive discounts on some of the best e-bikes around. For full details on all the greatest deals, our sister site Electric Bike Report has covered […]

If you’re looking at e-bikes your bound to notice motor wattage. There is a spectrum of motor sizes, but is a smaller motor of 250W enough to power your e-bikes up hills? Shopping for an e-bike is like shopping for most things: Marketing copy will do all it can to convince the prospective shopper that […]

Of the many questions someone may ask before buying an e-bike, how much torque a motor puts out is not just a relevant question, but an important question. The point of an e-bike is to give a rider a boost, the metaphoric hand of God. So if you come across a number like ’50Nm’ on […]

Are you wondering what the big deal is between e-bike pedal assist vs throttle? Before we go any further, let’s just get one thing on the table, or in the saddle, as it were: the acceleration of an e-bike’s pedal assist or throttle will make even Ebenezer Scrooge smile. It’s as grin-inducing as a first […]

Just because you’re past retirement age doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the thrill of e-biking. If you’re a fan of traditional biking, then you’ll love what an electric bike can offer. And unlike traditional bikes, you’ll have the peace of mind that you can tackle any hill, commute, or trail ride because you’ll have assistance […]

Whether it’s for Christmas, Mother’s day, or a birthday, an electric bike makes an excellent gift for the mom in your life. Or perhaps your mother (or another woman in your life) has to come to you to help her pick out an e-bike. Before you whip out your credit card, there are some considerations […]