Are Single Velocity E-Bikes Any Good?

There are a rising variety of electrical single speeds and your best option for you relies on the way you prioritize such components as low worth, trip high quality, low weight and the supply of ‘extras’ similar to hardwired lights and fenders. Let’s check out a number of the main contenders from e-bikes that Electric Bike Report has reviewed and is aware of nicely.

US Market

Ride1UP Roadster V2

Reasonably priced single velocity with a low-maintenance belt drive and minimalist styling. Our reviewer preferred the graceful but punchy energy supply, mild weight (33lbs / 15kg) and the modest price ticket (at the moment US$1045). The body additionally has eyelets for fenders and rack if you wish to go extra absolutely outfitted.

Aventon Soltera

One of many more energizing releases on this checklist, the Aventon Soltera is a sleek-looking e-bike that handles nicely and retains the load pretty low at 41 lbs / 18.6kg. Snappy motor efficiency makes for pleasurable using at class 2 speeds and the Soltera could be had for $1,199.

Rad Power Bikes RadMission 1

We cherished the RadMission’s effectivity, with it returning what’s a really spectacular vary for a single velocity of 37 miles from a 504Wh battery. You additionally get the choice of throttle management.
It’s nonetheless moderately mild at 47.8lbs / 21.7kg regardless of the sizable battery and beefy motor. At $1,199 it clearly provides loads of efficiency for an amazing worth.

KBO Hurricane

A light-weight and useful mannequin with ‘stealth’ this-is-not-an-ebike seems to be and a belt drive and lighting in addition. Weight is a really respectable 36lbs / 16kg.

UK Market

Volt London

Volt are primarily based in London, UK and this can be a new mannequin and positively a superior high quality e-bike with a rear hub motor and torque sensor setup that isn’t normally discovered on single speeds. It really works nicely by way of each vary from the 504Wh battery, hill climbing capacity and velocity on the flat. Premium options embody an digital key system and the extremely rated Schwalbe G-One gravel tyres. It’s not significantly mild for a single velocity at 48lb / 21.8kg however that features a good sized battery, first rate sized motor, wheel lock, steel fenders, highly effective hardwired lights and kickstand. RRP is £2199.

MiRider

This UK firm make only one mannequin of e-bike nevertheless it stands out because it’s an uncommon magnesium-framed single velocity folder. It’s a dinky but funky trying machine that basically packs a stunning quantity of climbing capacity right into a small however excessive torque rear Bafang motor. The throttle can be utilized while pedalling and provides instantaneous full energy – nice for nipping in an out of visitors or for significantly steep climbs. Each weight and worth are cheap at 39lbs / 17.65kg and £1450 respectively.