Bikes we have taken apart on paper
Lectric XP 3.0 Review
The folding bike that set the sub-$1,000 benchmark, and the compromises behind the price.
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Review
A lightweight carbon e-road bike at used-car money. Who it is genuinely worth it for.
Aventon Level 3 Review
A torque-sensing Class 3 commuter with a dealer network behind it.
Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus Review
The default American commuter ebike, and what Rad Power gives you that cheaper brands do not.
Ride1Up Core-5 Review
One of the lightest bikes in the budget bracket, and the reason it stays under 50 lb.
Specialized Turbo Vado SL Review
A light-assist commuter that rides like a normal bike when the battery runs out.
Specialized Turbo Levo Review
The full-power eMTB most others get measured against, and the SL version that halves the weight.
Aventon Aventure.2 Review
A torque-sensing fat tyre all-rounder with a dealer network behind it.
Lectric XPress 500 Review
Lectric without the fold: bigger wheels, better ride, and the compromise the XP always made.
Rad Power RadRunner Review
Part utility bike, part moped, and the cheapest way into carrying a passenger legally.
Heybike Explore Review
A torque-sensing step-through with more specification than the price usually buys.
Velotric Discover 2 Review
A comfort commuter with a torque sensor, a low step-through, and unusually good finishing.