Only a few years ago, seeing a women’s ebike would have been unusual, but these days, there are plenty of options for folks who want to reduce their carbon footprint while also whizzing around their cities.
We’ve all seen people who ride these bikes. Mainly, they are women who seem not to be bothered by the world as they zip up and down the streets on their electric bicycles or scooters. They appear to be having the time of their lives.
Because the market for these electric bikes is exploding, we’ve split our women’s ebike recommendations into two categories: the best electric bikes, and the best electric scooters and skateboards.
The majority of the rideables are put through a trial run on a commute through midtown Manhattan, Central Park’s bike trails, and the West Side Highway cycle path — keep in mind that these are all “commuter bikes,” and the editors at cnet don’t recommend trying to navigate through hard terrain on one of these bikes.
That’s something you should save for your regular bike, the one with puncture-resistant tires. Some were recently tested, while others were screened before the coronavirus epidemic.
If you do decide to get into rideables and electric commuter bikes, make sure you follow a few safety precautions. Maintain a charged battery and make it a practice to inspect your tires on a regular basis. Allow enough space between you and cars, as well as riders on motorcycles and scooters. Pass with caution, as an electric bicycle will travel faster than a standard bike or scooter.
Women’s e-Bikes Breaking Barriers
If you do decide to get into rideables or electric commuter bikes make sure you follow a few safety precautions. Maintain a charged battery and make it a practice to inspect your tires on a regular basis. Allow enough space between you and cars, as well as riders on motorcycles and scooters. Pass with caution, as a women’s ebike will travel faster than a standard bike or scooter. Check out three of the top picks for electric bikes.
The Niner
In terms of riding it like a standard bicycle, users say the Niner is the easiest bike to ride. It’s a lightweight e-bike, weighing around 40 pounds with the battery and 34 pounds minus the battery. It’s propelled by a Bosch Line CX Gen 4 motor that can let you get up to speeds of 28 miles per hour.
The battery is cleverly hidden in the frame but still detachable. It takes about 6 hours to bring it to a full charge and will last for about 75 miles.
The Shimano (SLX M7000 11-42T)
The Shimano has 11 gears, while the Bosch mid-drive motor has four levels to assist the cyclist: Eco, Tour, Sport, and Turbo, allowing women to reach max speeds of 35 mph with ease. It comes with Schwalbe G-One Speed Performance 700X50C tires and Shimano RT-EM810 180MM Centerlock hydraulic disc brakes in a stunning design.
The Niner seat is quite comfy, however, there aren’t any pedals. Finally, it features a display that is visible in direct sunlight and displays the assist mode, as well as travel speed, battery level, and other information.
Priority Current
The Priority Current is on sale for roughly $3,000. It’s a popular women’s ebike that performs and looks just like a regular bicycle. It has a 500-watt torque-sensing mid-drive motor. There are several e-bikes on the market that are terrible to ride without some form of assistance.
That isn’t the case with the Current: there’s no dead weight or motor resistance, which is a problem with many other hub-motor e-bikes.
