The 12 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
Best for Most People
Specialized Como SL
If this is your first bike, I highly recommend going with an established manufacturer that has a large support network of affiliated retailers and shops, so you can test a few and not have to assemble or fix it yourself. Almost every major bike manufacturer now makes an entry-level step-through commuter electric bicycle, and we like the light, beautiful Specialized Turbo Como SL (7/10, WIRED Recommends). We still like our last top pick, the Cannondale Adventure Neo 3 EQ (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but it’s harder to find in stock now.
The Turbo Como SL also has low-maintenance features, like an internal hub drive and a weather-resistant belt drive, as well as all the bells and whistles—integrated fenders, lights, display, rack, and bell. It also has Specialized’s tiny, custom motor, which is one of the factors that make it about 10 to 20 pounds lighter than its competition and easier to get over curbs and onto bike racks. Like all of Specialized’s bikes, I also really like the colors.
★ Alternative: Electra is owned by Trek, and its bikes have what it calls Flat Foot design. You can comfortably put your feet flat down on the ground while stopped, without having to make your seat uncomfortably low.
Best for Most People
Specialized Como SL
If this is your first bike, I highly recommend going with an established manufacturer that has a large support network of affiliated retailers and shops, so you can test a few and not have to assemble or fix it yourself. Almost every major bike manufacturer now makes an entry-level step-through commuter electric bicycle, and we like the light, beautiful Specialized Turbo Como SL (7/10, WIRED Recommends). We still like our last top pick, the Cannondale Adventure Neo 3 EQ (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but it’s harder to find in stock now.
The Turbo Como SL also has low-maintenance features, like an internal hub drive and a weather-resistant belt drive, as well as all the bells and whistles—integrated fenders, lights, display, rack, and bell. It also has Specialized’s tiny, custom motor, which is one of the factors that make it about 10 to 20 pounds lighter than its competition and easier to get over curbs and onto bike racks. Like all of Specialized’s bikes, I also really like the colors.
★ Alternative: Electra is owned by Trek, and its bikes have what it calls Flat Foot design. You can comfortably put your feet flat down on the ground while stopped, without having to make your seat uncomfortably low.
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