Riding in style on two (or three) wheels
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An e-bike can boost your speed and prevent you from arriving at your destination a sweaty mess.
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It has three levels of pedal assist to help you on long rides, hills, and other terrain.
Built-in Display
Tenways CGO 800S
The Tenways CGO 800S is easy to assemble and ride.
An app also records your rides, tracking distance, duration, and speed.
PHOTO: Priority Bicycles
you’ve got the option to even cast biking directions to the LCD screen.
The bike weighs about 50 pounds and includes an assisted walking mode for steep hills.
It’s easy to set up as it comes mostly assembled and includes the necessary tools in the box.
PHOTO: Tenways
you might purchase accessories like child seats and safety rails separately.
This speedy e-bike has two batteries, a built-in throttle for pedal-free riding, and five pedal assist levels.
The removable retro-style sidecar includes a little seat and seatbelt.
Add any cargo accessory you like.PHOTO: Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
Trike
Pedego Fat Tire Trike
The Pedego Fat Tire Trike is true to its name.
It has three plump tires, a comfy seat, and a small cargo space.
We tried out the Megatron Limited Edition version, which is the same scooter but with Transformers Decepticon branding.
Mod Easy sidecar 3 with beagle.PHOTO: Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
(The Megatron version is no longer available.)
It can go up to 55 miles per charge.
What is an E-Bike?
The Pedego Fat Tire Trike parked next to a bike rack.PHOTO: Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
Many e-bikes look like traditional bikes at first glance.
The bigger the battery, the less they resemble conventional bikes.
While they come in all shapes and sizes, there are three classes of electric bikes:
SuperScooter GT2 Megatron LE.PHOTO: Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
