Around the country, bars, restaurants, and other public spaces are closed or have limited service. Public transportation is an iffy proposition, and cities are closing streets to give pedestrians more room to move around near their homes.
Enter: the electric bike. You don’t need to be physically fit to ride one. It gets you outside, reduces fossil fuels, reduces congestion, and it’s fun. Over the past few years, we’ve tried almost every kind of ebike there is, from the best heavy-duty cargo bikes to high-end mountain bikes. Whether you’re tooling around your neighborhood buying wood chips from the hardware store or trying to trim a few miles off the ride for a socially distanced visit, we have the best ebike for you.
Many bike manufacturers have had supply issues this year, so stock may fluctuate. Be sure to check your local retailers. We will continue to test and ride bikes, so if you don’t see one you like now, check back later. Once you get one, check out our favorite biking accessories, bike locks, and gear for a bikepacking adventure.
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Updated December 2020: We removed older picks and added new bikes like the Batch E-bike.
