5 best off-road e-bikes

This is one of the lightest electric bikes in the budget price segment. Therefore, this is the best choice for a person who will bring a purchase into a house without an elevator. Yes, because of this, the motor power is limited to 350 watts. It is also by no means an all-wheel drive model. However, this does not prevent her from conquering light off-road conditions, especially if you do not shy away from pedaling assistance. And all buyers are satisfied with the battery used here, the full charge of which is enough for 40-50 km. The maximum bike accelerates to 35 km / h, and does it quite briskly. Amortization here is provided by a spring-elastomer fork, and a bike computer is found on the handlebar, which is needed to switch travel modes.

In terms of price, a bicycle can be compared to a powerful electric scooter. At the same time, it copes with off-road much better, as it moves with the help of 26-inch wheels. As a result, it can be called the best choice for a person seeking to save a family budget. This bike performs well not only on the primer, but also in urban conditions.But it is felt that the vehicle sometimes lacks frisky acceleration. People also complain about the modest battery, whose capacity is only 8000 mAh. If you do not pedal at all, the charge dries up after 35-40 km. And in the mixed cycle, the figure will not amaze the imagination. But the electric bike turned out to be not very heavy.

It may seem that a 250-watt motor is not enough to overcome difficult areas. However, the reviews do not complain about this parameter. Apparently, the relatively light weight of the bike plays a role. If you think about it, the vehicle turned out to be a little heavier than the most powerful electric scooter. Moreover, buyers note that this model pulls great uphill! The wheels, whose diameter is 27.5 inches, should also please the owner - their tread is ideal for driving on a dirt road. There are no problems with the brakes either. The main advantage of the Merida eOne-Sixty 500 SE is that it is a two-suspension bike, and even on electric traction.The fork travel is 160 mm, which is ideal for any off-road.

This electric fat bike is initially confusing due to the lack of cushioning. But then you realize that incredibly thick tires already do a good job of damping vibrations that occur when driving over bumps. And here the best motors are used, the total power of which reaches 1000 watts. The all-wheel drive electric bike easily drives even the steepest hill. As for speed, the maximum vehicle accelerates to 40 km / h. When driving off-road, this is quite enough. Nothing bad is said in the reviews about the brakes implemented using a hydraulic disc system. This model also received an LCD display that displays basic information.

This is exactly how modern e-bikes should be done. The battery, cables, wires - all this is hidden inside the aluminum frame. Which, by the way, can be one of four sizes, on which the exact weight of the entire structure depends. The best depreciation is also implemented here - a two-suspension bike. The fork is created using air-oil technology, and its stroke reaches 120 mm. The movement is carried out with the help of huge 29-inch wheels, the tires for which were made by Schwalbe. Everything is in order here and with a power reserve from a full charge. You can only complain that the bike is not all-wheel drive. Yes, and 12 speeds will not suit everyone. However, the need to pedal without getting help from the engine is rare, so you don't have to worry.