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The 6 Best E-Bikes for Comfort

robb dorr
Written by Robb Dorr
Co-founder
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As people around the world seek alternatives to costly and environmentally unfriendly transportation options, electric bikes have skyrocketed in popularity. Offering a convenient and healthy way to navigate both city environments and rural areas, e-bikes provide an elegant solution to modern travel woes.

Not all e-bikes are created equal, however, and if you’re going to be spending a significant amount of time in the saddle, you’ll want to choose from the most comfortable options available. Here’s our ranking of the most comfortable e-bikes available right now.

Most Comfortable Electric Bike for Short Commutes

EVRYjourney 500W

by SixThreeZero
4.3/5
Overall Rating
Class 2
Class
30 mi.
Range
500W Rear Hub
Motor

Highlights

  • Aluminum Frame
  • Tons of accessories and customizations
  • 7-Speed gearing for easy riding

Bottom Line

Available in men’s and women’s varieties, the EVRY journey 500W has been designed from the ground up to prioritize comfort – whether you use the bike occasionally or every single day.

The ergonomic and lightweight aluminum frame is stretched outwards with a forward bottom bracket and low-sloped top tube which reduces the number of pain points and delivers a far more natural riding position than previous iterations. This low slope design also makes mounting, dismounting, and pedaling easier.

The sloped back handlebars are also noteworthy as they facilitate a more upright riding posture and provide easy access to the e-bike’s controls. Using the gear shifts and switching between pedal, pedal assist, and full electric modes are made simple thanks to its ergonomic design.

Things to Consider

This is not a bike for offroad use. The EVRY journey 500 W is a comfortable cruiser bike, pure and simple — though you won’t be able to cruise too far on a single charge. The only other point of possible concern is that it’s not the easiest bike to assemble out of the box. We always recommend taking your. e-bike to your local bike shop for assembly.

Most Comfortable E-Bike for City Riders

Aventon Pace 500.2

by Aventon E-Bikes
4.5/5
Overall Rating
Class 2
Class
48 mi.
Range
500W Rear Hub
Motor

Highlights

  • Comes with SmartSense rear radar technology
  • The fender, rack, and integrated lights are part of the package
  • 10-speed drivetrain

Bottom Line

If you are searching for an e-bike that has a stylish aesthetic and delivers a supremely comfortable riding experience, look no further than this incredible offering from the experts at Aventon.

The frame, fork, and handlebar configurations work in harmony to help the rider maintain a comfortable upright position, regardless of the terrain. The handlebars are fully adjustable, while a soft Velo comfort saddle and thick puncture-proof tires absorb the bumps and vibrations that could cause an uncomfortable riding experience.

Things to Consider

Again, this bike isn’t designed for offroad use, so you’ll have to stick to the tarmac. Also, fenders aren’t included, so you’ll need to purchase them separately.

Finally, some taller riders, like those over 6’, may find the bike isn’t big enough for their comfort.

Best E-Bike for Cruising

Around the Block 500W

by SixThreeZero
4.5/5
Overall Rating
Class 2
Class
40 mi.
Range
500W Rear Hub
Motor

Highlights

  • Steel Construction
  • Retro Beach-Cruiser Style
  • Sloped-Back Handlebars
  • 7-Speed

Bottom Line

The flexible steel frame and fork of the Around the Block 500W provides a springier riding experience that’s better able to handle uneven or rough terrain than similar e-bikes – both in cities and rural areas. This comfort is compounded by the extra wide dual-spring saddle and wide 26-inch wheels and tires.

The geometry of the Around the Block e-bike places the pedals more directly beneath the rider’s center of gravity. This allows for greater pressure to be applied when tackling big hills while also maintaining an upright posture and a comfortable riding position. Due to this positioning and the meticulously engineered frame, riders can keep their bodies properly aligned and prevent soreness and stress on the back, wrists, neck, and shoulders.

Available in a range of attractive pastel colors – Sky Marigold, Pine Melon, Lilac Ginger, and Cream Coffee – the Around the Block 500W from Sixthreezero offers a stylish and comfortable ride for users of all ages and abilities.

Things to Consider

Though great for short trips, due to the 10.4 Ah capacity of the battery, this bike isn’t ideal for long regular rides like a daily commuter from the suburbs to the city. Some people experience a little difficulty with the assembly, though once put together it’s a solid ride.

Most Comfortable Foldable Electric Bike

Lectric XP Lite

by Lectric
3.7/5
Overall Rating
Class 1
Class
40 mi.
Range
500W Rear Hub
Motor

Highlights

  • Low Purchase Price
  • Portable
  • Arrives Fully Assembled
  • Twist Throttle
  • Integrated Lights

Bottom Line

If you’re in the market for a comfortable e-bike at an affordable price, may we present the foldable Lectric XP Lite.

Despite its price point as one of the cheapest foldable upright e-bikes on the market, the XP Lite offers a comfortable and convenient option for e-bike commuters. A lightweight body and long-stemmed handlebars work together beautifully to create a riding experience which, while not in the same league as some of the more expensive models in this list, will meet all the riding and comfort needs of the occasional or casual user.

Available in Arctic White, Midnight Black, Lectric Blue, and Sandstorm, the XP Lite also has a host of additional accessory options which further add to its comfort level.

Things to Consider

As you might expect with a “Lite” version of a bike, the Lectric XP Lite is smaller and has fewer features than its bigger brother (the Lectric XP), although this does keep the price down.

Despite how light it is, which makes it great for folding up and carrying, the actual process of folding the bike isn’t the easiest, not least because you have to keep part of the bike off the ground to fold it.

Best Mix of Style and Comfort

Cheetah Cafe Racer

by Revi Bikes
4.3/5
Overall Rating
Out of Class
Class
30 mi.
Range
750W Rear Hub
Motor

Highlights

  • Premium Quality
  • Super powerful motor 
  • Incredibly Stylish design
  • Rear rack with optional saddle bags

Bottom Line

Now we move from the cheapest e-bike on our list to the most expensive: the incredible Cheetah Café Racer from Revi Bikes. With a classic retro design that evokes the image of café racer motorbikes, this e-bike is a terrific choice for anyone who wants to add some style to their commute.

Aside from its iconic and timeless design and impressively powerful motor with up to a 40-mile range, this slick model facilitates an upright riding position which helps users avoid the aches and pains that can come from a more hunched riding position.

Complementing this is a wide and soft saddle with mechanical springs which helps your posterior negate the impact of traveling over uneven terrain.
Available in Night Black and Platinum Grey, the Revi Bikes Cheetah Café Racer also comes with two battery options – 48V 13Ah (624W) and the larger 48V 17.5Ah (840W).

Things to Consider

At over 70 lbs, this is a heavy bike, and it’s only available in one frame size, which may limit shorter adult or teen riders.

Most Comfortable E-Bike with Classic Style

Ride in the Park

by SixThreeZero
4.2/5
Overall Rating
Class 2
Class
40 mi.
Range
500W Rear Hub
Motor

Highlights

  • Comes with SmartSense rear radar technology
  • The fender, rack, and lights are part of the package
  • 10-speed drivetrain
  • Mechanical disc brakes

Bottom Line

Here’s another one for those who like their e-bikes to boast a more classic design. The sixthreezero Ride in the Park 500W evokes memories of retro bikes from the 50s and 60s with leather-like grips and matching saddle, chain protector, and vintage sloped-back riser bars.

However, like the Cheetah Café Racer above, the Ride in the Park has more than enough substance to back up its style. It possesses a frame geometry that sets the rider comfortably upright, a comfortable pedal positioning, and sloped-back handlebars that provide a pleasing balance between riser bars and cruiser-style handlebars.

Designed for city use rather than heavy off-road application, the Ride in the Park is simple to mount and dismount thanks to its step-through frame design, and comes with a dual spring seat as standard for extra support during long rides.

Things to Consider

Though this is a great bike for those who want to pedal as little as possible, when using the throttle, you can only expect a maximum range of about 20 miles on a single charge. If you use the pedal assist, however, you should be able to double your distance. This bike is not designed for offroad use.

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robb dorr
Written by Robb Dorr
Co-founder
Robb is a massive cycling enthusiast who has more than 20 years of non-motorized cycling experience. He started eBikes.org to lower the barrier of entry to cycling and reduce the intimidation people can experience when getting into the cycling world.
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