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Frame type
Full frame means the bike has a cross bar you have to lift your leg over, while step through means the bike has no cross bar and it's easier to get on.
Max assist speed (km/h)
This is a restricted setting to meet current Australian laws such as a continuous motor power of 200 watts (and 500 watts in NSW) with power assistance cutting out when a speed of 25km/h is reached. Any e-bike on test not meeting these restrictions can not earn a recommendation, regardless of it's performance in the test.
Bike weight (kg)
Configurations vary considerably, so while we give the weight on some of the bikes, they'll vary based on how you order the bike with regards to size, frame option and battery size.
Rear rack
Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Suspension seatpost
Bike type
Electric bike types include tour, commuter and mountain bikes. Some are also folding bikes.
Pedal assistance score
How well does the motor assist when pedaling?
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Braking score
How quickly does the e-bike respond to the cyclist's braking action.
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Turning and low speed score
How well does the bike perform in uphill and slow riding?
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Comfort score
How well does the bike perform on bumpy and rough surfaces?
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Handling score
This includes ease of mounting, dismounting, off-bike handling (walking the bike), safety and comfort.
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Controls score
How easy is the controller and display to use?
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Display score
Our tester looks at the quality of the screen and menu items.
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Motor location
Usually the motor is located either where you peddle (mid) or at the rear of the bike.
Battery size
How many Watt hours does the battery have? This directly correlates with how long it will last in a constant stream of assist. The larger the battery, the more expensive it is to replace.
Brakes
What kind of brakes are on the bike? Hydraulic and cable both have their pros and cons, though most bike professionals prefer hydraulic.
Battery and motor warranty (years)
Some companies offer more than one year but don't expect more than 2 years warranty for either battery or motor.
Battery location
Batteries are usually in the seat tube, rear or down tube.
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find them on second-hand websites, or in second-hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
- Recommended
- Pedal assistance score
- Braking score
- Turning and low speed score
- Comfort score
- Handling score
- Controls score
- On-bike battery score
- Off-bike battery score
- Display score
- Good points
- Bad points
- Comments
- Price
- Frame type
- Sizes available
- Bike weight (kg)
- Motor brand
- Motor model
- Motor location
- Power (W)
- Max assist torque (Nm)
- Max assist speed (km/h)
- Assist settings
- Walk mode
- Thumb throttle
- Battery size
- Battery location
- Wheel size (inches)
- Tyre width (mm)
- Mudguards
- Kickstand location
- Rear rack
- Lights
- Gears
- Suspension fork travel
- Suspension seatpost
- Brakes
- Frame warranty (years)
- Battery and motor warranty (years)
- Battery origin
- Frame origin
- Motor origin
- Quick release seatpost
- Quick release wheels