With discounts of up to 40% off from brands like Specialized, Rad Power Bikes, Blix, and more, now is an awesome time to grab a new e-bike.
Expert consulted: Tara Seplavy
Deputy Editor
Jump to Products
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear.
Sure, you could ride a standard bike to the office or to a picnic in the park to meet your friends. But an e-bike can make commuting much smoother, especially on days when you don’t want to give your full effort while you’re just trying to get where you’re going. With their built-in pedal assistance, these motorized bikes can help you get from point A to point B without getting drenched in sweat. Not to mention, some models have a cargo rack on the back of the bike to make it an even better option for city-dwellers and those who want to use their bike to do errands, make a quick grocery run, or drop off a gift at a loved one’s pad.
But some e-bikes go for thousands upon thousands of dollars. That’s why we sifted through our editors’ favorite electric bikes, from foldable models to fat tire options to pretty affordable bikes to begin with, to find you the best e-bikes that are on sale at the moment. Score one for yourself for up to 40 percent off now, and cruise right into summer for less.
This editor-approved e-bike is on sale for 40 percent off right now. That means you’ll save just over $600, scoring this bike for below $1,000.
This e-bike—equipped with a 350-watt geared hub motor and able to go for up to 40 miles—was named the best utility e-bike in our guide to the best electric bikes, with Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and Former Commerce Editor Kevin Cortez noting many of its features. “The Co-op Cycles Generation e1.1 is a reliable workhorse for around-town use, from short grocery trips to quick coffee runs,” they wrote in our guide. “It has a rack, integrated lights, Schwalbe Super-Moto-X tires with puncture protection, hydraulic disc brakes for improved stopping power, and a suspension fork to smooth out bumpy rides.”
Grab this top-rated e-bike for 26 percent off right now when you go for the step-through frame option or 22 percent off if you opt for the step-over option.
Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and former Commerce Editor Kevin Cortez dubbed this bike the best cruiser e-bike in our guide to the best electric bikes, calling out its style, integrated rack, and suspension fork as just a few of the bike’s highlights. This bike also has a 750-watt hub motor and can reach just under 30 mph when utilizing pedal assist.
3
Best Fat Tire E-Bike
Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus Electric Fat Tire Bike
Now 31% Off
You can currently score our pick for the best fat tire electric bike for $500 off the high-step model. (The step-thru model is on sale, as well, but it’s only $200 off.)
When recommending it, our editors pointed out how approachable this bike is with a car analogy: “Think of the RadRover as the Ford Model T of fat tire e-bikes: cheap, reliable, and for everyone,” our editors say. Now with its current discount, this 750-watt hub motor-powered e-bike is perhaps even more approachable.
Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below
4
Fat Tire E-Bike With Most Power and Range
Blix Ultra Fat Tire Electric Bike
Now 33% Off
Right now, you can score this editor-approved fat tire e-bike for $700 off. It has 4-inch tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 750-watt hub motor that peaks at 600 watts higher.
One of the most interesting aspects about this bike, though, is its dual-battery feature, which offers 1,344 Wh of power and gives riders as much as 80 miles of range at a time.
Available in three colorways and four sizes (though some are picked over), this editor-recommended e-bike will save you just over $1,250 when you buy it on Specialized’s site right now.
Ranked as one of the best e-bikes in our guide, the Turbo Vado 4.0 was dubbed the best premium e-bike by our editors. “We’ve ridden a lot of e-bikes over the years, and the Specialized Turbo models consistently test amongst the best in all categories. The brand puts a ton of development time into its Turbo series e-bikes by refining the motor tune and carefully selecting parts. This work pays off with best-in-class ride quality,” Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and former Commerce Editor Kevin Cortez write about this model in our best electric bikes guide. This bike features a 250-watt motor with a torque of 70 Nm and can reach speeds as fast as 28 mph.
6
Best Folding E-Bike
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Electric Folding Bike
Now 22% Off
Named the best overall in our guide to the best folding electric bikes, the RadExpand 5 is over 20 percent off for both the white and black colorways.
With its 750-watt hub motor, this step-through bike has a built-in cargo rack in the back, lights situated in both the back and the front, and the ability to go as far as 45 miles before needing to charge up again. And of course, one of the biggest selling points of this bike is the fact that it folds up to help you make the most of your space.
Micki Wagner
Commerce Editor
Micki Wagner is a commerce editor for Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, where she is constantly on the lookout for exciting new products, great sales and deals, and fun gifts. Her work can also be found on Saveur and Worth. When she’s not writing about the latest and greatest products, you can find her checking out new restaurants, spending way too much time shopping online, and binging Parks and Recreation…yet again.
Kevin Cortez
Commerce Editor
Kevin Cortez is an editor for Runner's World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics covering reviews. A culture and product journalist for over ten years, he’s an expert in men’s style, technology, gaming, coffee, e-bikes, hiking, gear, and all things outdoors. He most recently worked as the Style Editor for Reviewed, a top product recommendation site owned by USA TODAY. He also helped with the launch of WSJ's Buy Side commerce vertical, and has covered the music and podcast industries for Mass Appeal, Genius, Vulture, Leafly, Input, and The A.V. Club. Equally passionate about leisure as he is his penmanship, Kevin dedicates his spare time to graphic novels, birding, making cold brew, and taking long, meandering walks.
Expert consulted:Tara Seplavy
Deputy Editor
As Deputy Editor, Tara Seplavy leads Bicycling’s product test team; after having previously led product development and sourcing for multiple bike brands, run World Championship winning mountain bike teams, wrenched at renowned bicycle shops in Brooklyn, raced everything from criteriums to downhill, and ridden bikes on six different continents (landing herself in hospital emergency rooms in four countries and counting). Based in Easton, Pennsylvania, Tara spends tons of time on the road and trail testing products. A familiar face at cyclocross races, crits, and bike parks in the Mid Atlantic and New England, on weekends she can often be found racing for the New York City-based CRCA/KruisCX team. When not riding a bike, or talking about them, Tara listens to a lot of ska, punk, and emo music, and consumes too much social media.
