The cruising speed of a trained cyclist does not exceed 20-25 km / h on a flat road. And if you need to go faster or take steep slopes? Here, even an experienced athlete will not refuse to help even a small, but high-torque motor. And there are such bikes. Just look at the winners of our ranking! There are many interesting models for urban pokatushek and long trips with the wind.
Electric bicycles
HAIBIKE Sduro FullNine 10.0 (2018) - a large sports two-suspension
Stylish mountain bike with a unisex frame is one of the most popular Niners, i.e. bicycles with a wheel diameter of 29 ″. To soften the course, air-oil shock absorbers are used here, both in front and behind, which ensures the most comfortable ride, even off-road. The bike is equipped with a 20-speed transmission and a 250 watt Yamaha electric motor. Available in two sizes: 19 and 21 ″.
Pros:
- Lightweight aluminum frame that allows you to reduce the weight of the motorbike;
- A long enough stroke of the fork is 100-150 mm with the possibility of rigid fixation and a whole range of additional adjustments;
- The semi-professional level of Shimano Deore XT transmissions - the front derailleur is also not far behind (here are the SLX);
- As a brake - efficient and reliable disk hydraulics installed on both wheels;
- Reinforced double rims;
- Excellent cross due to large wheels and a powerful tread;
- The engine can operate in a constant "assistant" mode, allowing you to spend a minimum of effort on pedaling;
- There is an external socket for charging the battery without removing it from the frame;
- Large informative display of a regular cycle computer and convenient control of settings from buttons conveniently located at your fingertips;
- Seat height adjustment with built-in drive, which is also controlled by a button on the steering wheel.
Minuses:
- The speed does not exceed 25 km / h - there are models on the market and more brightly;
- Transcendental price of half a million rubles.
ELTRECO e-Alfa L (2018) - a convenient and safe family bike
Fast and comfortable urban electric bicycles most like women. Its 350-watt engine hides inside a snow-white frame, a shopping basket is installed on the steering wheel, and there is a wide, spring-loaded armchair in the back where you can carry the grown-up child. However, the manufacturer itself is positioning this model as a male one, so that adult members of the family will be able to take it.
Pros:
- Cushioned front fork with a stroke of 100 mm;
- Very effective in this case, the drum brake system on both wheels;
- Decent speed - 45 km / h;
- 3 modes assistant pedals;
- One battery charge is enough to cover a distance of 30-50 km;
- A bright diode headlight in front and a rear brake light for safe trips around the city at night;
- The presence of two side mirrors;
- Transforming rear seat with folding back can be used as a very wide cargo trunk, withstand at least 25 kg;
- A lot of small but pleasant lotions - steps on the rear hub and the bottom of the frame, shield, wide and soft saddle, mud flaps on the wings;
- The battery can be charged without disconnecting from the frame - the charge level is displayed on the indicator panel;
- Extremely simple operation with the help of multi-colored buttons on the handles of the bike;
- Adequate cost within 50 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- Not the most reliable and durable spring shock absorber;
- Heavy construction weight 34 kg.
HOVERBOT CB-2M - Advanced Citibike
The bright and compact bicycle on cast wheels with a diameter of 20 ″ has a somewhat non-standard design.The seatpost here is welded, not into the lower, but into the upper tube, which somewhat reduces the rigidity of the frame, but it reduces the weight of the electric bike itself to an acceptable 16.5 kg. The engine is hidden in the cavity of the front kerchief and gives a power of 250 watts.
Pros:
- It develops speed up to 30 km / h;
- Pre-installed PAS system (automatic pedal assist), supporting 3 speeds;
- Mechanical disc brakes - although an entry level, but for a model of this format is quite sufficient;
- Able to travel up to 50-60 km without recharging;
- Powerful headlight;
- Alloy wheels - what you need for a full motorbike;
- Bike computer built into steering gear;
- Own Bluetooth-speakers, allowing you to listen to music from your phone.
Minuses:
- It is intended only for smooth roads, because it has neither trafficability nor effective depreciation;
- No back gauge - it replaces the usual red reflectors under the saddle.
E-MOTIONS Kangoo-ru 500W - all-wheel drive tricycle for giving and farms
This large cargo bike has two separate drives: a magnetic motor-wheel in front and a half-kilowatt engine, which rotates the rear axle. Such an electric bike is suitable for transportation of agricultural products, because it has two metal baskets with covers: a large rear (45x45x30 cm) and a smaller one on the steering wheel. The upper tube on the frame is practically absent, so that women, and even older people, can easily get on such a “truck”.
Pros:
- It develops a decent speed of up to 30 km / h, the battery charge is enough for 40 km;
- Installed assistant PAS;
- Reverse and side mirrors for orientation;
- If you roll downhill and slow down, the battery will be recharged in recovery mode;
- Full depreciation - on the front wheel due to the fork, the rear have their own independent suspension;
- Effective drum brakes on the rear axle (plus the classic V-brake on the front rim);
- Full clearance lights, brake lights and turns in the back are complemented by a bright headlamp on the plug;
- Simple control of all electrics;
- A large basket can be locked, a small one is simply removed.
Minuses:
- Lead-acid battery is afraid of overdischarge and overcharge (it can be replaced with a lithium-ion battery);
- The total carrying capacity of transport is only 120 kg - taking into account the weight of the cyclist you cannot take a lot on it, although the rear platform can withstand up to 50 kg.
E-TRAIL Motus GS-new Fe - folding model
This small Citibike on 20-inch wheels is not only a folding design, but also the type of drive. It is worth 250-watt motor-wheel, which makes the bike go at a speed of 35-40 km / h. As for the transformation mechanisms, it is possible to fold not only the frame, but also the pedals, as well as the steering wheel.
Pros:
- Lightweight aluminum frame;
- Strong cast wheels with a double rim;
- Load capacity 100 kg - 25 of them are able to withstand the trunk;
- 6-speed Shimanov transmission;
- Amortized fork;
- Good front and rear light;
- Lithium iron phosphate battery withstands up to 2000 charge cycles;
- Folding quick-release seat for easy access to the battery;
- The ability to adjust the steering wheel for themselves;
- Neat cable routing with fastening to the bottom of the pipe with clips.
Minuses:
- The back lamp is battery powered;
- Despite the compact size and lightweight elements, the design still turned out to be heavy - 23.5 kg.
Bicycles with gasoline engine
Chopper-Bike ST-22 - Stylish Bike Bike
Beautiful, styled as a chopper, a custom motorbike looks very solid thanks to the original frame design, a drop-shaped tank and wide chrome wings. The model is equipped with one of three popular two-stroke F-50, F-60 or F-80 and accelerates to 40-50 km / h. Capacity gasoline tank 1.5 liters.
Pros:
- Comfortable saddle, plus a comfortable fit due to the large angle of the fork and long “horns”, like a real chopper;
- Wide rear tire 4 ″ and, accordingly, reinforced rim;
- Reliable disc brakes;
- Electronic ignition CDI, triggered even when the battery is weak, although the motor starts from the pedals too;
- Motorcycle parking tripping.
Minuses:
- Loud;
- It costs 70 thousand rubles, and you have to pay for a custom design.
ARDIS 26 Cruiser-Moto (0932) - a powerful motobike based on a cruiser
The bicycle on a steel frame with wheels 26 ″ is equipped with a 50 cm3 gasoline engine, which is capable of accelerating it to 40 km / h. The drop-shaped tank on the upper tube of the frame holds 3 liters of fuel - a rather large amount for a motor-truck, but the engine consumption here reaches up to 2 liters per 100 km. There are no complicated control systems - in order to “switch” the bike to pedal mode it is enough to squeeze the clutch, and you can go on your own.
Pros:
- Self-holding clutch handle with retainer;
- Existence of the additional tension roller excluding sagging and rupture of the chain;
- Relatively quiet engine, plus a downward exhaust that absorbs sound well;
- Large rear wing with wide mudguards;
- Long and not too bulky shield on the chain;
- Wide, upholstered seat.
Minuses:
- The rigid rigid frame hints that it is better to drive on a good road - without serious obstacles and potholes;
- The “cold” engine starts only after good acceleration from the pedals.
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