The Ride Brief exists because most e-bike pages either reprint marketing range or rank 30 models nobody can choose from. We write for the rider who will live with this machine for 3–5 years.
We focus on first-time buyers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, and Australia. Laws differ. A US Class 2 bike is not automatically legal in the UK.
We are an independent guide. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links. That does not change the order of our picks.