Dec 16, 2025 · Several manufacturers offer kits to add pedal assistance to a non-electric bike. We purchased a few popular conversion kits, fitted them to bikes, and rode them.

Dec 5, 2025 · In addition to choosing the right kind of bike, you’ll also need to decide which pedal-assist motor option is right for you. There are three electric-assist classes in the United States.

Nov 20, 2025 · E-bikes have surged in popularity for good reason: electric pedal-assist motors eliminate one of the biggest barriers to cycling—physical effort.

Aug 18, 2025 · These fat tire electric bikes from Aventon, Rad Power, Troxus, and other brands maximize comfort and off-road performance with oversized rubber.

Apr 14, 2022 · Here, all you need to know about electric bike motors, pedal assist, hub motors vs mid-drives, and more.

Apr 29, 2024 · When you push the pedals on a pedal-assist e-bike, a small motor engages and gives you a boost, so you can zip up hills and cruise over tough terrain without gassing yourself.

Apr 2, 2025 · Bicycling’s editors rode dozens of cargo, commuter, mountain, and road e-bikes to select the best of the year–these are the seven award-winning electric bikes.

Feb 26, 2021 · An adventurous pedal-assist bike, the E-Caliber has the heart of a cross-country racer.

Apr 14, 2022 · For those who have yet to hop aboard an electric motor-assisted bicycle, e-bikes are regular bicycles with a battery-powered “pedal assist.”

May 6, 2019 · With 5 levels of assist and a claimed range of up to 40 miles, this bike combines the simplistic fun of riding a flat-bar single-speed with the easy-pedaling joy of an e-bike.