Reviews

Battery capacity, motor type, honest range and a test-ride protocol. The four things worth deciding before your first e-bike, and the features to skip.

Cowboy 4 ST review: auto-power assist, theft detection and the 250W motor examined to see if the minimalist design earns its premium.

Cowboy 4 ST review: auto-power assist, theft detection and a 250W hub motor, compared with the VanMoof S5. Cowboy’s US store no longer lists the 4 ST.

Himiway Cruiser review from published specs. Himiway no longer lists it; the D5 2.0 is the closest current fat-tire model.

Himiway Cruiser review: the listed 840Wh battery and 750W motor, now removed from the maker’s catalog. The value claim checked against published specs.

Himiway Cruiser review: commuting, trail and soft-sand capability on the 840Wh, 750W fat tire e-bike, and what range to expect.

Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 desk review: a 34-pound Class 3 e-bike, spec by spec. Mostly out of stock online; a newer SL 2 4.0 is listed.

Specialized Turbo Vado SL review: 28 pounds in a category where 45 to 55 is normal, and whether the lightweight design suits daily riding.

Trek Verve+ 2 review: a Bosch mid-drive commuter backed by local bike shop support, compared on specs with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL.

Super73-S2 review: moto-style looks in a Class 2 package. We break down where this lifestyle e-bike fits and who should actually buy it.