Method
How we pick
We start from the rider's situation, not from a ranking. Then we check every claim against the maker's own pages or an official source, and we say when a bike doesn't fit.
What we use
- Makers' spec sheets for motor, battery, weight, max load, rider heights, class and certifications, exactly as stated.
- Makers' terms: trial period, restocking fees, shipping and warranty, with the costs nobody puts in an ad.
- Official and expert sources for rules and safety: the U.S. Code, PeopleForBikes' model law and state overview, the CPSC, the FDNY, Battery University.
What we don't do
- We don't test or ride the bikes, and we don't say we did. No star ratings, no "editor's choice" badges, no rider stories we didn't receive.
- We don't make health or fitness claims. We give the specs that matter for comfort (frame height, weight, suspension, speed cap) and let you judge.
- We don't write sale countdowns. Prices are plain text with the date we saw them.
How a pick is chosen
- Define the job (a daily commute, a small apartment, sand and snow, three wheels).
- List what that job needs (rack and fenders; folded size; tire width and max load; stand-over and width).
- Pick the model that meets those needs at the lowest price on the day we checked, and list its limits next to it.
Why only Velotric for now
We started with one maker so we could check every figure on every page properly. Velotric publishes detailed spec sheets, UL certifications for all the models we list, and clear return terms. We've applied to its affiliate program (see How we make money). Other makers such as Aventon, Lectric, Ride1Up and Rad Power Bikes are named on our pages as alternatives to compare; we earn nothing from them.
Checking and updating
All facts were last read on Nov 8, 2026. Each page lists its sources with links, so you can check them yourself. Prices and terms change; if you find something out of date, write to hello@ebikefitguide.com.