The best electric bikes at any price level? We’ve tested them all, and here are the best e-bikes for any budget and every type of rider.
The best electric bikes at any price level? We’ve tested them all, and here are the best e-bikes for any budget and every type of rider.
One thing that really caught my attention with this list is the abysmal warranty offered by these companies.
The majority offer 1 year on the entire bike.
Tern offers the most with 5 or 10 year on the frame.
But for an ebike, these short warranty periods are a massive red flag for me. These electric bikes are more complex compared to an analogue bike, so their warranties should be more robust: lifetime on the frame, 10 years on the motor/electronics, 5 year on the battery, and 2 years on stuff like the pedals and fenders/racks would be a minimum to start with.
Especially on something like an ecargo bike, which someone might be using as a car replacement. 1 year warranty is a joke.
A 1 year warranty tells me the company has no faith in their product.
Which is a serious concern when it’s a vehicle that may injure or kill the rider if it fails. These aren’t toys or everyday electronics like headphones. My bluetooth headphones have a crap warranty but they don’t propel me down the road at 35kph+