Hands-on

Aventon Pace 500.3 review: The e-bike that makes city riding easy
A look at the Aventon Pace 500.3 from my earlier city riding: smooth assistance, approachable controls and a comfortable commuter design without needless complexity.

Gazelle Eclipse C380+ review: A $6,000 e-bike that feels worth riding
The Gazelle Eclipse C380+ impressed in earlier New York riding with natural-feeling Bosch assistance, composed handling and a distinctly premium commuter character.

Radster Road review: A heavy e-bike with plenty of hustle
A hands-on review from 2024 of the Radster Road: strong assistance, useful cargo options, secure-feeling braking, and the inescapable weight of a serious city…

Urtopia Carbon One review: An e-bike that talks back
A firsthand review of the original Urtopia Carbon One from my 2022 New York ride: carbon frame, voice controls, fingerprint reader and projected turn…