The best e-bikes: manufacturers rating and selection secrets

The best electric bicycles have managed to compete well with their classic counterparts, and for some riding lovers they have turned into an object without which it is impossible to imagine a good rest. It is not surprising that fans of cycling hybrids immediately began comparing them with each other, making lists of the most popular options. Today you can find dozens of ratings of the lightest and heaviest, off-road and urban, adult and children's models. But their information content is often minimized.

Ordinary buyers don't care much about the technical side of the issue. They are studying with equal interest the review of Eltreco hybrids and bicycles of the Minsk Bicycle Plant MVZ LLC and other manufacturers. The only thing that turns out to be really important is the purchase price of modern technology. It is on this basis, divided into categories, that the most honest, objective ratings are built.

Most of the brands on the e-bike market are based outside the Russian Federation. Russian hybrids are also assembled on the basis of spare parts produced in Asian countries. When choosing a technique, special attention should be paid to several brands.

The world's leading bicycle manufacturer offers a decent range of electric hybrid options. Cube is a European company, headquartered in Bavaria. All models are designed by our own engineering and design bureaus. It is the Bavarian company that has the widest selection of mountain double suspensions and hardtails with an electric motor. In terms of prices, the products are one of the most expensive on the market, but their technical characteristics are not satisfactory.

Another firm for which Europe is formally home. The German company BB-Leisger International is based in Hannover, but assembles its bicycle hybrids in China, at a plant in Zhangjiagang. The company specializes in hybrid transport, pays great attention to its promotion and improvement. The range of the brand includes basic models and technically advanced electric bicycles for off-road riding.

A company from St. Petersburg, which itself develops the design and engineering parameters of electric bicycles. Manufactured in China. The brand is actively promoting hybrid vehicles as an alternative to cars and motorcycles in urban environments. The company has the lightest and easiest to operate models for the elderly and adolescents, fat bikes with an electric motor, male and female models, tricycles, cargo and passenger versions of transport.

One of the most famous Russian e-bike manufacturers. The company has been operating since 2010, it customizes and refines its own production equipment. The head office and showroom are located in Moscow, production is carried out in China and South Korea. Among the popular models of Eltreco bicycle hybrids, you can find both premium models and classic solutions in the middle price range.

These include models Eltreco XT 750, e-Alfa, Good 250W. Folding models are of particular interest - 2019 Eltreco Leto, Wave 350W, Insider. The Dark Series is represented by fatbikes with convertible and one-piece frames - ideal for off-roading.

The products of the Minsk Bicycle Plant have only recently entered the world electric transport market. MVZ LLC produces its hybrids under the Aist brand. New products of 2019 include advanced AIST Tracker 1.0 with 250 W motor, front-wheel drive and a power reserve of up to 70 km. The bike hybrid uses VeloUP! Intelligent power distribution technology to ensure a comfortable ride regardless of road conditions.

The e-bike is equipped with a steel frame, rigid fork, and has no gear shifting. This is a good solution for teenagers or women, designed for movement on city roads.

A Chinese manufacturing company actively supplying its products overseas. The brand maintains high quality products, it has many models in the premium segment. Electric bicycles under the Volteco brand striking with original design, good power reserve, intelligent control and electronic control functions.

The US brand is based in California and is considered one of the pioneers of the hybrid vehicle market. The company was the first to produce folding electric bicycles, the most compact and lightweight. The lineup is not too large, but it includes both urban vehicles and off-road models for adults and teenagers.

International manufacturer of electric bicycles. Owns enterprises in the USA, Taiwan, South Korea. The brand offers a wide range of products including off-road hybrids. Folding electric bicycles of this brand, lightweight and compact, are popular in Russia.

The Chinese corporation leaves no chance for competitors in this direction either. Electric bicycles from Xiaomi are mainly presented in the middle price category, have a striking design, impressive speed characteristics. The brand does not skimp on completing its equipment with everything it needs. Already in the basic version, each hybrid has mirrors, lighting devices, and other useful devices.

When choosing e-bikes, it is important to remember that not all brands are equally good in certain conditions. For example, for cross-country skiing, if the budget allows, it is worth choosing hardtails or double suspensions Cube. Adult fat wheel electric bicycles - fatbikes - are manufactured by firms such as Eltreco, Leisger, Volteco. They are ideal for off-road and extreme driving. The lightest option can be found at Volteco, Green City, Schultz.

High-speed e-bikes are worth looking for from Xiaomi, which relies on overclocking qualities. For seniors or out-of-town shopping trips, it is worth exploring tricycles, equipped with special baskets and quite safe due to their stable design.

Choosing an inexpensive e-bike can be challenging. Large brands focus on a more serious consumer audience, and objectively it is simply impossible to compare little-known Chinese creations with popular models. And yet there are new items on the market at a price of up to 30,000 rubles that deserve attention.

• Archos Cyclee. Budget folding electric bike for city riding. Weighs 20 kg, has a simple transformation mechanism. The set includes a 250 W motor providing acceleration up to 20 km / h. The power reserve is small, only 15 km.

• Xiaomi YunBike C1. A budget city electric bike with a classic geometry of an aluminum frame and a minimum weight of only 16 kg. This is not the fastest model, acceleration is limited to 25 km / h, the maximum power reserve is 25 km. The easy-to-operate version of the bike hybrid with a battery in the trunk, 20-inch wheels, 5-position gearshift is equipped with a 180 W motor. And also a smart system with Bluetooth support, USB ports, a gyroscope and an accelerometer is implemented here.

• Hoverbot G4. Compact city electric bike weighing 24 kg with 6-speed switching and 250 W battery. This is not the fastest model - the acceleration speed is limited to 25 km / h, it can be safely purchased by a teenager or student. The e-bike is well suited for riding on rough terrain thanks to the wheels with bulky wide tires, the steel frame can support up to 100 kg. One battery charge is enough to cover a distance of up to 50 km.

In the middle price category of electric bicycles, both new and proven models are presented.

• Tsinova Kupper Unicorn with throttle. Stylish bike hybrid that meets the new trends of the times. This is a 2019 model, this option is increasingly approaching the scooter class. The model does not support Bluetooth, but there is manual control of options via the on-board PC, a 250 W rear motor-wheel, suspension fork, Shimano body kit are installed. Accelerating up to 25 km / h, the electric bike can cover a distance of up to 50 km without recharging.

• Eltreco Leto. Foldable e-bike, new in 2019 with original frame geometry, rear motor-wheel 350 W. The model is equipped with 20-inch wheels, a frame that can support a weight of up to 110 kg, a rigid fork. The battery lasts up to 50 km without recharging, the acceleration speed reaches 30 km / h. This is a good teen or adult bike, weighing 21.5 kg and equipped with everything you need to ride comfortably.

• Green City e-Alfa GL. An electric bike for leisurely shopping trips or comfortable riding around the city. A spacious shopping basket is already included in the package, and there is a child seat on the trunk for transporting young passengers. The hybrid is made in the double-suspension format with an aluminum frame, it can withstand a weight of up to 130 kg, the power of the rear motor-wheel reaches 500 W. It is a reliable model that reaches speeds of up to 35 km / h and can travel up to 40 km without recharging.

• Hoverbot CB-9 Genius. Reliable mountain e-bike with 17 "frame size. The model weighs 23 kg, the frame is made of aluminum, the set includes wings.The wheel diameter of 26 inches is enough for an adult of average height and for a teenager. The maximum acceleration of the vehicle is 30 km / h with a cruising range of 70 km.

• Shulz E-GOA. Compact e-bike with 250 W motor and 50 km range. The model weighs 17.5 kg, supports gear shifting in 3 positions, accelerates to 42 km / h. Wheel diameter of 20 inches is enough for comfortable riding in city conditions.

In the price range over 50,000 rubles. there are models of electric bicycles, with impressive appearance and technical characteristics.

• Cube Acid Hybrid One 400 29. The famous Niner is an electric bicycle with 29 "wheels. This is a mountain hardtail with a Bosch PowerPack 400 battery, an aluminum frame, SR Suntour oil suspension fork, Shimano body kit. The complete set includes a 250 W motor from Bosch, an on-board computer. The bike is able to overcome off-road and behaves well on the city road, rides on gravel or sand.

• Volteco Bigcat Dual 1000. Reliable and powerful all-wheel drive fat bike with rigid suspension and two motor-wheels of 500 watts. Wheels with a diameter of 26 inches are 4 inches wide, capable of driving on almost any terrain. It is a good choice for extreme skiing enthusiasts. The model accelerates to 40 km / h, is not afraid of dirt, and can travel up to 50 km without pedals. Among the electronic innovations - a fingerprint scanner, anti-theft system.

• Leisger MD5 Basic. German-made bicycle hybrid with a wheel diameter of 27.5 inches, a 350 W motor, a power reserve of up to 60 km with a speed limit of 30-35 km / h. This model is built in XC format with a sporty, aggressive design, oversized tires for cross-country driving. This is not yet a fat bike, but such an electric bike cannot be called a city bike either.

• Eltreco Multiwatt. The premium bike hybrid from the brand's Dark Series. This RWD model is equipped with a 1000W motor, wide wheels 20 "in diameter by 4" wide. The electric bike accelerates to 40 km / h and can travel up to 50 km without recharging. It is the perfect choice for off-road, mud, sand and snow riding. The equipment is equipped with a fingerprint scan unlocking system, an alarm, a folding frame to facilitate transportation.

• Xiaomi Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike. The clean design of this e-bike is the best way to grab the attention of enthusiastic fans. The aluminum frame can withstand a weight of up to 100 kg, the comfortable size is designed for users up to 185 cm. The set includes 16-inch tires, a bell, on-board PC, V-brakes, LED headlight, a 250 W motor-wheel is located in front. The power reserve is 45 km at a speed of up to 20 km / h.

How to choose an e-bike, see below.