New Himiway eBikes – what we know (and what we don’t)

TL;DR — Himiway is dropping 3 new eBikes in October — a Softail Supreme, a cargo-style Multifunctional, and a Premium All-Terrain — priced $1,000–$3,000. We loved the Himiway Escape and have high hopes for the lineup, but we haven’t ridden any of them yet. If you’ve been following We Tried It, you know we love …

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RadWagon 4 Review: The Ultimate Minivan of Electric Bikes (in the best way possible)

RadWagon 4 Review: The Rad Power Bikes RadWagon is a next-level hauler designed for those who are loading up to go somewhere, whether that’s taking the kids on a trip across town or a weekend visit to the hardware store or farmer’s market. With Radwagon 4 you can carry everything from groceries and children with …

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RadRover 6 Plus Electric Bike Preview: Can the best-selling eBike get even better?

TL;DR — At $1,999, the RadRover 6 Plus upgrades the best-selling RadRover 5 with the first hydraulic disc brakes ever on a Rad Power Bike — a spec that puts it ahead of the Aventon Aventure and Himiway Cruiser on braking control. We haven’t ridden it yet; full review coming once ours ships. RadRover 6 …

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5 reasons why the FreeForce Beach Cruiser electric bike is awesome for women

TL;DR — At $1,599 and 9.5/10, the FreeForce Beach Cruiser eBike is the simplest Class 2 eBike we’ve tested: two-button controls, 30–50 miles of range, and a silhouette that looks like a regular cruiser. Less power than the Himiway or RadRover 5, but that’s exactly what makes it the right pick for casual women riders. …

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KBO Hurricane Review: Is the 36-pound electric bike any good?

KBO Hurricane Review: What is the KBO Hurricane eBike? The KBO Hurricane is technically a Class 1 eBike (read all about the different classes of eBikes – but the short story is that most Class 1 eBikes can be ridden on the same trails/areas as traditional bikes) that retails for $1,099. For reference, both the …

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KBO Breeze Review: The “budget” eBike put to the test

TL;DR — At $1,499 the KBO Breeze undercuts the RadRover 5 by nearly $300 while packing the same 750W motor, a 55-mile range, and a rear rack that comes standard (not a $79 add-on). The pedal assist runs a touch too sensitive for our taste, but for casual commuters this is our pick at the …

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