E-bikes have typically been geared for the casual rider.
But a new batch of drop-bar models will help you go faster—and conquer those brutal uphills and headwinds.
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With the sexy styling for which Pinarello is known, the Nytro takes cues from one of the most coveted race bikes in the world, the Dogma F10. It has three levels of power assist and weighs about 28 pounds (roughly a third less than the other bikes in this test). But you’ll have to wait to try it out: The Nytro isn’t approved for sale in the U.S. yet.
[$TBD; pinarello.com]
With fenders, a lighting system, a front shock, and 3 The fastest e-bike we tested, the Race S averaged burly 50mm tires, the Dail-E Grinder is the best do-it- all e-bike available. During 580 miles of testing, mostly on a 60-mile commute from Los Angeles to Long Beach and back, the front shock made short work of cobblestones and rough roads, and the Shimano Di2’s shifting was the best we tried.
[$5,199; bullsebikes.com]
The fastest e-bike we tested, the Race S averaged 20-plus mph on our urban L.A. commute. The Bosch Intuvia display is intuitive and smart, and the Bosch motor reacts quickly, so you can catch green lights that would be impossible otherwise. And the DT Swiss wheels matched with Schwalbe Durano E tires proved burly enough for busted pavement.
[$5,199; haibike.com]
Built on Raleigh’s Tamland platform—a fast commuter that’s been in the company’s lineup for years—the Tamland iE is powered by a 497-watt-hour battery. With big 47c tires and sturdy but smaller than most 27.5-inch rims, this rig has one wheel in the super-commuting world and the other in fast singletrack territory.
[$4,750; raleighusa.com]
Like the Bulls Dail-E Grinder, this bike, equipped with fenders, rack, and lights, is ready for rainy outings and carrying a load. The rack is great for riders who love panniers, but it also can be removed easily for a clenar, faster look. The bike includes a 350-watt Bosch motor, and SRAM hydraulic disc brakes deliver plenty of stopping power.
[$4,500; trekbikes.com]
