Which e bike electric brand offers the best value?

Posted by lisaluvr@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 112 comments

I've been looking into getting my first e bike and honestly the prices are all over the place. Some brands look very fancy and obviously more expensive from the look of the designs alone, and to be honest, the cost makes me pause. On the other hand, the cheaper ones look tempting but I keep hearing mixed reviews about batteries not lasting or parts breaking too quick.

For someone who just wants something reliable for transportation, like 5–7 miles daily, and maybe some weekend rides, which brands actually give the best value? I’m not looking for the fastest or the most high tech thing, just something that won’t leave me stranded after a year.

Do you think it will be worth spending extra for a brand that is popular and known to people, or are some of those mid range options good enough if you take care of them? I even had friends in my bike club saying they got some of retail like Alibaba and the rest, but I am very new to this to even know much.

Please, If you had to buy again, which brand would you go for without breaking the bank? Any personal experiences or heads up on things to avoid would be super helpful.