Welcome to “Best Summer Ever,” your guide to making the most of the sunny season.
You have to make it happen.
Prices of e-bikes vary wildly.
Amazon hasone on sale for less than $300.
On the other end of the spectrum, you could spend10 grand on a nice electric road bike.
But realistically, most decent starter e-bikes are priced in the $1,500 to $2,500 range.
These are designed for relaxed, leisurely rides and are generally built for comfort not speed.
Here are a couple excellent cruisers to consider if that’s your vibe.
($1,599) (Full review here.)
MOD Easy SideCar 3: Rolling up to the beach on an e-bike with a sidecar makes astatement.
The Mod Easy is a lot of bike, even without the passenger seat.
($4,190) (Full review coming soon.)
Commuter e-bikes
Commuter bikes are built for utilitarian city rides.
They’re made to be comfortable and are able to carry light cargo.
($1,499.00) (Full review coming soon.)
It has surprisingly high-quality parts for such an inexpensive bike, and it looks cool.
($799) (Fullreview here.)
Folding e-bikes
These bikes are designed for easy storage and portability.
They’re the choice for commuters who have no space.
Ride 1up Portola: This budget-friendly whip packs a powerful motor and fits in a closet.
($995) (Fullreview here)
Cargo E-Bikes
Cargo bikes are heavy-duty.
They’re designed to carry heavier loads and usually feature fat tires to take on more rugged terrain.
Radrunner 3: This beefy bike boy eats up dirt tracks, streets, and bike paths alike.
It’s like a little SUV.
If you’re into mountain biking, a motor really improves the experience.
Consider one of these choices.
Canyon Spectral CF 7: I’m absolutely in love with this lightweight, high performance e-mountain bike.
($5,099) (Full review here.)
I still wouldn’t ride one down a driveway, let alone a mountain, but you do you.
($289) (Review never coming.)
They seem like a younger person’s game, to be honest.
But if that seems like your vibe, here’s some positively reviewed scooters, skateboards, and unicycles.
Electric scooter
Electric scooters are easier to ride than electric skateboards, and lighter than electric bikes.
They’re closer to toys than transportation, which makes them perfect for summer.
Segway Ninebot:Remember when Segways were going to revolutionize transportation?
They still might do it.
The company name is now slapped on electric scooters that are inexpensive and positively reviewed byprofessionalsand Amazon customers alike.
Sign me up, hey.
It’s 30" long but can travel 31 mph.
But if I could get over my fear, I bet I’d have a much more enjoyable life.
(I’m not going to ride one, though.)
($1,100)
INMOTION Adventure Electric Unicycle: This all-terrain electric unicycle iswild.
God help me, I want one.
My personal goal for this summer is to at least try either a jet board or an electric hydrofoil.
They’re both supposedly easy to learn, too, so wish me luck.
I don’t know if I could handle that much fun.
