Overview
- Start with your use case: city models suit daily urban rides, trekking bikes handle longer tours, and e‑MTBs are built for trails.
- Use concrete benchmarks to size components: about 250–300 Wh for short city trips, 400–500 Wh for 30–60 km outings, 600–750 Wh for 70–120 km ranges, with roughly 40–50 Nm torque for flat routes and at least 60 Nm for hills.
- Consider refurbished bikes as value buys: platforms such as Rebike recondition leasing returns and demos with documented checks of wear parts, motors and batteries.
- Test before committing: Rebike lets buyers ride up to 15 km after delivery with paid return shipping if unsatisfied, Upway offers a 14‑day return window, and Decathlon stores enable on‑site trials.
- Plan for ownership support and budget: Rebike provides two‑year battery and motor warranties plus a workshop network, Upway covers refurbished bikes for one year, B.O.C. offers nationwide service on new models, and typical prices run from roughly €1,500 for entry models to €2,500 and up for higher quality.