Electric bikes are broadly designated as Class 1, 2, or 3. Pay close attention, because it determines what’s legal to ride and where. It’s not as complicated as it seems; this article by WIRED explains the differences and will help you decide which E-bike to choose. Anyone you pick will allow you to get out and enjoy a new-found freedom from traffic, parking and gas pumps!

Electric bikes are growing in popularity, with their perfect balance of easy travel and less strenuous exercise with their pedal-assist features. While these wouldn't replace cars, micro-mobility is here to stay. Before getting an e-bike, knowing how it works and the various types available should make the purchase easier.

From stylish e-bikes, to foldables and hybrids: Bike pros hooked us up! Say goodbye to your car and hello to the bike lane. Here is a variety of commuter bikes, both electric and non-electric, depending on your needs and priorities. To curate this list of the best commuter bikes, we visited bike showrooms, got suggestions from professionals who work at some fan favorite bike stores, and spoke to bike enthusiasts and industry experts.

The motors of e-bikes are enabled in one of two ways: either via pedaling or with a handlebar-mounted throttle. We tested both types of systems on the hills of Northern California and have recommendations for people who want more of a traditional bicycle and for people hoping to cruise without working up a sweat.

For years, electric bicycles were bulky, inconvenient, expensive machines with limited battery life. Slowly, that has changed. Ebikes are now lighter, more attractive, and more powerful than ever. You don't need to be physically fit to ride one. They get you outside, reduce traffic congestion, and shrink your carbon footprint. And they're fun!

Almost every area of the bicycle market has been electrified, with the best electric bikes encompassing the full range of bicycle styles. An electric motor is a particularly useful addition to a cargo bike. Cargo bikes tend to be heavy to start with and are designed to carry yet more weight. Here, bikeradar covers everything you need to know about electric cargo bikes: what they are, how they work, what they’re useful for and their advantages and disadvantages.

Specialized is hoping that the third time’s a charm after announcing last year that it was resurrecting the Globe name for a new lineup of heavy-duty, moderately priced electric cargo bikes. For years, the company has watched as e-bikes from a new crop of direct-to-consumer brands like Rad Power Bikes, Aventon, and Lectric were flooding the market and winning over consumers with their versatility, accessories, and affordable prices. And now, Specialized is wading into the fray.

Electric bicycles have been finding favor in a growing number of communities. From hunters to search & rescue groups, e-bikes and their low-cost, far-reaching transportation options have permeated a surprising number of different groups and use cases. The latest community adopting e-bikes en masse may be even more of a surprise: the Amish.

Denver’s decision to invest in its climate and economic future by helping residents buy e-bikes is already paying off for the region, new data shows — and the specifics of how those newly bought vehicles are being used has important implications for other U.S. cities who might follow the Colorado capital’s lead.