The best electric bikes managed to make a good competition to their classic fellows, and for some riding lovers and at all turned into an object, without which it is impossible to present a good rest. It is not surprising that fans of the bikebirds immediately began to compare them among themselves, making up lists of the most popular options. Today you can find tens of ratings of the lightest and heavy, off-road and urban, adults and children's models. But their informativeness is often reduced to a minimum.
Regular buyers little concerned the technical side of the question. They are with the same interest study the Eltreco hybrids and bicycle bicycles of the Minsk Veloshvoda LLC "MWZ", other manufacturers. The only thing that turns out to be really important is the purchase price of modern technology. It is on this basis that the highest, objective ratings are built with division in the category.
Review manufacturers
Among the brands presented in the electric bicycles market, most are based outside the Russian Federation. Russian hybrids are also gathering on the basis of spare parts produced in Asia countries. Special attention when choosing the technique is worth paying for several brands.
Cube.
The leading global leader in the production of bicycles offers a good range of electrical hybrid versions of technology. Cube is a company from Europe, her headquarters is located in Bavaria. All models are designed by their own engineering and designer bureau. It is at the Bavarian firm that has the widest selection of mountain duplex and hardtowers with an electric motor. In terms of prices, products are one of the most expensive on the market, but its technical characteristics do not cause complaints.
Leisger
Another firm for which the house is formally europe. The German company BB-LEISGER International is based in Hanover, but the assembly of its bikes is carried out in China, at the plant in Zhangziagan. The firm specializes in hybrid transport, pays great attention to its popularization and improvement. In the brand assortment - the basic models and the electric bicycles performed in technical bikes for off-road riding.
Elbike.
The company from St. Petersburg, the desire for the design and engineering and technical parameters of electric bicycles. Production is conducted in China. The brand actively promotes hybrid vehicles as an alternative to cars and motorcycles in the urban environment. The company has the most light and easy-to-manage model for older people and adolescents, fatbike with electric motor, male and female models, tricycles, cargo and passenger versions of transport.
Eltreco.
One of the most famous Russian manufacturers of electric bicycles. The company has been operating since 2010, caasting itself and refuses the technique of its own production. The head office and showrooms are located in Moscow, production is conducted in China and South Korea. Among the popular models of bike bogrides, Eltreco can also find the premium models, and classic solutions in the average price range.
You can attribute to these sales hips that can be attributed to the budget electric bikes.
These include models ELTRECO XT 750, E-ALFA, Good 250W. Of particular interest are folding models - Eltreco Leto 2019, Wave 350W, Insider. The Dark Series series is represented by Fatable with transforming and solid frames - ideal for overcoming off-road.
LLC "MWZ"
The products of the Minsk Veloshvoda have only recently entered the global market for electric transport. LLC "MWZ" produces its hybrids under the brand "Stork". New 2019 can be attributed Advanced AIST Tracker 1.0 with a 250 W engine, front drive and stroke reserve up to 70 km. The biker uses the technology of intelligent distribution of Veloup!, Allowing you to provide a comfortable ride, regardless of road conditions.
The electric bicycle is equipped with a steel frame, a rigid plug, does not have speed switching. This is a good solution for teenagers or women, designed for movement on urban trails.
Volteco.
The Chinese manufacturing company, which is actively supplying its products abroad. The brand supports high quality products, he has a lot of models in the premium segment. Electric bikes under the Volteco brand Amazed by the original design, good stroke, the presence of intelligent control and electronic control functions.
Dahon.
The brand from the United States is based in California and is considered one of the pioneers of the hybrid transport market. The company was the first to produce folding electric bikes, the most compact and lungs. The model range is not too large, but it has a city technique, and off-road models for adults and adolescents.
Green City.
International company manufacturer of electric bicycles. Owns enterprises in the USA, Taiwan, South Korea. The brand offers a wide range of products, including hybrids for off-road. Folding electric bikes of this brand are popular in Russia, lungs and compact.
Xiaomi.
The Chinese corporation does not leave competitors and in this direction. Xiaomi electric bicycles are presented mainly in the average price category, have bright design, impressive speed characteristics. The brand does not bother with the complete set of its equipment with everything necessary. Already in the basic version of each hybrid there are mirrors, lighting devices, other useful fittings.
Choosing a brand from bicycle
When choosing electric bikes, it is important to remember that not all brands are equally good under certain conditions. For example, for riding in rough terrain, if the budget allows you to choose Hardteels or two-way Cube. Adult electric bikes with thick wheels - fatbike - produce such firms as Eltreco, Leisger, Volteco. They are ideal for off-road and extreme races. The maximum easy option can be found at Volteco, Green City, Schultz.
High-speed electric bicycles are as follows from Xiaomi, which makes a bet on accelerated qualities. For older people or country trips for purchases, it is worth studying the tricycles equipped with special baskets and quite safe due to its sustainable design.
Parents with young children will appreciate the model with the trunk for the carriage of passengers. Such electric bicycles behind there are a footboard - produce "trucks" both Chinese companies and elbike.
Top budget models
The choice of an inexpensive electric bike is able to deliver certain difficulties. Large brands make an emphasis on a more serious consumer audience, and to compare little-known Chinese creations with popular models objectively simply does not work. Nevertheless, there are new products on the market at a price of up to 30,000 rubles that take attention.
- Archos Cyclee. Budget folding electric bike for urban ride. Weigh 20 kg, has a simple transformation mechanism. Included Motor for 250 W, providing overclocking up to 20 km / h. The stroke is small, is only 15 km away.
The model was equipped with wheels with a diameter of 20 inches, made in a single-speed format, there are wings and trunk, everything is simple as possible and ascetic, but it is quite reliable.
- Xiaomi Yunbike C1. Budget urban electric bicycle with classical aluminum frame geometry and minimal weight - only 16 kg. This is not the most speed model, overclocking is limited to 25 km / h, the maximum stroke reserve is 25 km. Easy in managing the version of the cybard with a battery on the trunk, 20 inches wheels with a diameter, switching speeds of 5 positions is equipped with a motor 180 W. And also here is implemented an intelligent system with Bluetooth support, USB ports, gyroscope and accelerometer.
- HoverBot G4. Compact urban electric bicycle weighing 24 kg with switching speeds in 6 modes and a 250-W battery. This is not the fastest model - the speed of acceleration is limited by an indicator of 25 km / h, it can be safely acquired by a teenager or a student. The electric bicycle is well suited for riding in rough terrain due to wheels with bulk wide tires, steel frame withstands weight up to 100 kg. One battery charge is enough to pass the distance to 50 km.
Rating electric bikes of the middle category
In the average price category of electric bicycles, both new and proven models are presented.
- Tsinova Kupper Unicorn with Gas Handle. Stylish bike, corresponding to new time trends. This is the 2019 model, this option is increasingly approaching the scooter class. There are no Bluetooth in the model, but there is manual control over the onboard PCs, the rear motor-wheel is installed on 250 W, a shimano shock absorption plug. Accepted up to 25 km / h, the electric bike can overcome the distance of up to 50 km without recharging.
- Eltreco Leto. Folding electric bike, new 2019 with original frame geometry, rear-wheel wheel 350 W. The models are installed wheels 20 inches, frame, withstanding weight up to 110 kg, a rigid fork. The battery is enough for mileage up to 50 km without recharging, overclocking speed reaches 30 km / h. It is a good teenage or adult bike, weighing 21.5 kg and equipped with everything necessary for comfortable riding.
- Green City E-Alfa GL. Electric bicycle for unhurried trips for shopping or comfortable riding in the city. The package has already included a spacious shopping basket, on the trunk there is a children's seat for the transport of young passengers. The hybrid is made in a two-power format with an aluminum frame, withstands the weight up to 130 kg, the power of the rear motor-wheel reaches 500 W. This is a reliable model, developing speed up to 35 km / h and capable of driving up to 40 km without recharging.
- HoverBot CB-9 Genius. Reliable mining electric bicycle with a 17-inch rim. The model weighs 23 kg, the frame side is made of aluminum, in the kit there are wings. The diameter of the wheels of 26 inches is enough for an adult middle-height person, and for a teenager. The maximum acceleration of the equipment is 30 km / h with a stroke of 70 km.
- SHULZ E-GOA. Compact electric bicycle with a motor 250 W and a turn of 50 km. The model weighs 17.5 kg, supports shifting gears in 3 positions, accelerated to 42 km / h. The diameter of the wheels of 20 inches is enough for comfortable riding in the conditions of the city.
The battery is fixed on the trunk, the brand does not offer a wide variety of options, but in the kit there is a footboard and wings.
The best luxury models
In the price range over 50,000 rubles. settled models of electric bikes, Possessing impressive external data and technical characteristics.
- CUBE ACID HYBRID ONE 400 29. The famous "Naper" is a bicycle with a wheel of 29 inches in a diameter in electrical design. This is a mountain hardtail with a Bosch PowerPack 400 battery, an aluminum frame, a SR SUNTOUR depreciation oil fork, Shimano body kit. In the configuration - engine for 250 W from Bosch, on-board computer. The bike is able to overcome off-road and perfectly behaves on the urban road, rides in gravel or sand.
- Volteco Bigcat Dual 1000. Reliable and powerful all-wheel drive fatbike with rigid suspension and two motor-wheels of 500 W. The wheels with a diameter of 26 inches have a width of 4 inches, capable of driving almost on any off-road. This is a good choice for lovers of extreme riding. The model accelerates to 40 km / h, not afraid of dirt, is able to drive without using pedals to 50 km. Among electronic innovations is a fingerprint scanner, an anti-theft system.
- LEISGER MD5 Basic. German bike production with a diameter of wheels 27.5 inches, a 350 W engine, a turn of up to 60 km while limiting a speed of 30-35 km / h. This model is designed in cross-country format, has sports, aggressive design, increased tires for rough terrain. It is not a fatbike yet, but also you can't call such an electric bicycle urban.
- Eltreco Multiwatt. Premium bike, which is included in the Dark Series brand. This rear-wheel drive model is equipped with a 1000 W motor with wide wheels with a diameter of 20 inches with a width of 4 inches. The electric bike accelerates to 40 km / h, can drive up to 50 km without recharging. This is the perfect choice for off-road riding, dirt, sand and snow. The technique is equipped with an unlocking system for scanning fingerprint, alarm, folding frame facilitating transportation.
- Xiaomi Mi Qicycle Electric Folding Bike. The laconic design of this electric bike is the best tool to attract the attention of enthusiastic fans. Aluminum frame withstands weight up to 100 kg, comfortable Rostovka is designed for users up to 185 cm. Includes tires for 16 inches, call, onboard PC, V-Brake brakes, LED headlamps, 250 W motor-wheel is located ahead. Power reserve - 45 km at a speed of up to 20 km / h.
All the most prestigious models of electric bicycles quite justify their premium status and demonstrate the introduction of innovative technologies not in theory, but in practice. With such transport and in the city, and the off-road will not be boring.
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