The world of electric bikes is growing at a serious pace, with more innovative and advanced machines being added to the market. With so much choice on offer, it can be hard to decipher which e-bike to go for.To get more news about e bike, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.
Combining the portability of a folding electric bike with the engineering prowess of a former McLaren car designer, the Gocycle G4 is understandably popular among its fans. It's the fourth generation of the Gocycle and sits just below the higher-priced G4i. At just shy of £4k it's not a cheap bike by any stretch, but it's certainly worth a consideration based on the specification and ride quality alone.
The proprietary 3-speed drivetrain provides crisp shifting, while the G4drive™ front hub motor powers the assist nicely without it taking over the ride feel. A handy boost button is incorporated to help at junctions and on hills, and 20” wheels enhance the ride quality. The hydraulic disc brakes perform well and the 330Wh battery provides up to 40 miles of range.
Proprietary kit like the motor and drivetrain might put some people off, but the entire bike is designed to be easily disassembled and maintained for years to come. It’s 17.6kg in weight thanks to the combination of carbon and alloy in the frame. The specially designed wheels are easy to remove for puncture repair, and there are various accessories included like mudguards and lights.
Paired with the GocycleConnectApp, it’s one incredibly smart bike that will get you from A to B and beyond with a smile on your face.
Brompton Electric C Line: Explore - £2995
Brompton is the big name in folding bikes and has been for some time now. One of the first brands to embody the idea of hinging the frame to condense the size, they've now expanded into the electric bike market.
The C Line: Explore is priced at £2995, which is by no means cheap but not the most expensive folding e-bike money can buy either. The front-wheel houses the 250W hub motor and the rear wheel contains an internal three-speed gear hub, with two external gears to complement it.
A 300Wh battery provides an estimated 20-45 miles of range, and for the motorsport fans among us, they will be interested to learn it was made in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering.
Unlike some of the other frames in this list, the C Line: Explore is constructed from steel, but it hasn’t had a detrimental impact on weight as the entire bike is just 14.5kg. Riders can also choose from two handlebar styles, either mid or high, to complement their riding styles.
A British staple and household name brand, it would be remiss of us to miss Brompton’s electric bike off this list. Whether it provides enough in terms of componentry for the money is to be determined, but a popular choice nonetheless.
MiRider One - £1595
One of the best close to budget folding e-bikes we've tested, the MiRider One holds its own against the more expensive competition. It's easy to wheel about when folded, something that other folding bikes lack, and has a smaller wheel under the bottom bracket area to help with this. A strong magnet keeps it together when folded, and it can fit in the boot of a small hatchback.
The MiRider One is single-speed but we found it worked well over most terrain, thanks to the five levels of motor assist. The front hub motor provides reliable assistance up to a claimed 25% incline.
The promised battery range is up to 45 miles, and it comes with a 252Wh, 7Ah battery inside the frame. Interestingly, the One comes with a rear shock to absorb some of the road buzz when riding.
It is shipped with 16” wheels, mechanical disc brakes, and includes a kickstand, mudguards and integrated lights. Overall, it’s a decent portable e-bike for the money and has some great features that can make it an attractive commuting and leisure bike.