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Whether you’re shopping for yourself, the rider in your life or handing off a list to your family, we’ve put together a holiday selection for gift-givers. No matter what your budget is, we have everything from the necessities that should be in your garage, to fun upgrades and even a few of our favorite e-bikes. Many of these items are discounted for the holidays, making this the perfect time to buy. Here are some of our favorite gifts the Electric Bike Report team has found for this holiday season.
For the Adventurer: Aventon Aventure.2
One of our favorite e-bikes of 2023 has been the Aventon Aventure.2. It offers a terrific blend of affordability and features. With its 750W motor, 8-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes and torque sensor, the Aventure.2 is a versatile all-terrain e-bike with an estimated range of up to 60 mi. It comes in two frame designs and both designs come in two sizes to fit a wide range of riders. Further adding to the rider’s comfort are 4-in.-wide tires and a 100mm-travel suspension fork. It also comes with a commuter-friendly package of accessories including a rear rack, fenders, front and rear lights and a kickstand. This is an exciting e-bike that will please nearly anyone shopping for an e-bike.
The Something for Everybody: Lectric XP 3.0
If there’s a better deal on an e-bike, we haven’t found it. Not only did Lectric produce the most affordable geared e-bike we’ve reviewed, they gave it a parts selection that we trust. The XP 3.0 features a 500W hub motor, 499Wh battery, 7-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, making it competitive with e-bikes that cost hundreds of dollars more. Commuters on a budget will love that it comes with a rear rack, front and rear lights, full fenders and a kickstand. Best of all is that it folds up in seconds and can easily fit in a car trunk or closet.
The Unique / Custom One: EBC Model R
E-bikes are fun. Period. But finding one that fits your look and style is sometimes less straightforward. So how about an e-bike you can customize? The Electric Bike Company Model R is a great choice with fantastic standard features like the 750W motor, suspension fork, and step0through frame. The rest can pretty much all be tailored to your liking. Pick your handlebar, wheel size, drivetrain, and more. That only scratches the surface though. You can pick custom paint colors for the frame, fork, basket, and a whole lot more. If you have somebody in mind for a gift that isn’t a fan of anything cookie-cutter, then make sure to deck out a Model R in a way that represents them!
For the One Who Likes To Ride Fast: Ride1UP 700 Series
For the commuter who wants Class 3 speeds (28 mph max pedal assist), the Ride1UP 700 Series strikes a remarkable balance between performance and value. It reaches cruising speed thanks to a 750W Bafang hub motor and is estimated to reach as much as 50 mi. of range per charge. Hydraulic disc brakes and a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain make for a quality ride. Ride1UP included a full complement of commuter accessories: rear rack, full fenders, front and rear lights, plus a kickstand. And it comes in both a traditional frame and step-thru.
For The Rad One: Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5
The Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus is one of our favorite commuters. We love the low standover height of the step-thru frame and short reach to the bar to allow you to sit upright and see everything around you. If you’re planning to use the rack to carry work items or a load of groceries, it’s better than most thanks to a weight capacity of 59.5 lbs. The 750W hub motor has the muscle necessary to assist a rider up to 20 mph or to take over the whole job with the help of its throttle. A 7-speed Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes round out a solid selection of parts.
The Most Reliable, Economical Hitch Rack: Hollywood Rack SportRider Hitch Rack
Hollywood’s Sportrider is one of our favorite hitch racks for e-bikes for a couple of reasons. First, it’s one of the only hitch racks that can handle e-bikes weighing up to 80 lbs. Second, it’s noticeably more affordable than most of its competition. It lacks a ramp to be able to roll an e-bike into place, but that’s the only knock we have against it. They also introduced a new e-trike attachment so that people don’t need a big SUV or a pickup in order to drive somewhere with it. It can handle e-bikes with a wheelbase of up to 60 in., which covers a number of compact cargo e-bikes. It can even handle e-bikes with step-thru frames, with the addition of an accessory.
The Stylish Shoe: Giro Deed Shoe
Not all cycling shoes make you walk like a duck. The Deed from Giro looks like a regular sneaker but is built to offer riders a bit more support than you get with street shoes and it has an upper that is scuff-resistant and the outsole is made from a very grippy rubber to keep feet from slipping off the pedals. This lace-up shoe comes in both men’s and women’s sizes
Classics Never Die: Vans Classic Slip-On
Vans have been popular with cyclists and skateboarders for as long as they’ve been around. Thanks to their grippy waffle outsole they are ideal for gripping pedals. They come in enough colorways to fit even the fussiest fashionista’s style requirements and the low-profile upper and padded collar add style and comfort. They also come in sizes to fit anyone from a toddler to an NBA player.
The Reliable Favorite: Thousand Helmet
Wearing a helmet is a good idea, full stop. But we get that no one wants to look like they are an extra in a bad sci-fi film, which is what makes the Thousand Heritage 2.0 Bike and Skate Helmet such a great option. It casts a stylish look without overdoing it. And though it looks normal enough from the front, sides and rear, it includes six vents at the top to keep the rider cool on hot days. It also includes an innovative little port in the back through which a lock can be passed so that you can lock your helmet to your bike, protecting your investment.
May As Well Complete The Ecosystem: Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch
For the active person who wants to track their riding with GPS, monitor important health metrics, receive push notifications or even receive workout suggestions and fitness coaching, the Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch will do all of that and much, much more. It comes in three different bezel sizes for personal style and ease of viewing along with a number of different colorways. Some include solar charging, night vision goggle compatibility, or a battery of surf-related data such as tide. In addition to tracking health basics such as heart rate, it also serves up snapshots of your sleep, blood oxygenation, resting heart rate and even abnormal heart rate alerts. Garmin Pay will allow you to make contactless payments.
If Garmin Isn’t For You, This One Will Do: Wahoo Fitness Elemnt Roam
If you like to go out and explore, a GPS unit can enhance your experience in a number of ways. First, they allow you to track the exact route you pedaled, and it will display your total distance, where you went and average speed, among many other data points. The Elemnt Road will also allow you to use a site like Ride With GPS to create a route and then upload it to the Elemnt Roam and receive turn-by-turn directions. No getting lost. The user can choose just which data they see on the color LCD display and—for those of us who don’t ride with our reading glasses—you can select just how large the numbers are to make reading the screen easy while rolling.
No Cyclist Can Live Without: Blackburn Core 2 Floor Pump
Everyone who owns an e-bike needs a floor pump. A floor pump is the easiest way to make sure that an e-bike’s tires are pumped up to the same pressure before each ride, and consistent pressure means consistent traction and handling. The Blackburn Design Core 2 Floor Pump is a remarkably affordable floor pump and it includes a large, easy-to-read gauge built into the base. The pump head will work with any type of valve (Schrader is most common with e-bikes) and the hose is long enough to reach the valve no matter how it is oriented.
The Stocking-Stuffer: Bontrager Thorn-Resistant Tube
Flats are no fun, amiright? One of the ways to cut down on flats is to run puncture-resistant tubes. These 4.1mm-thick tubes aren’t flat-proof, but the normal causes of flats—thorns, pieces of glass and other sharp bits—will have a tough time with these tubes. It’s an ideal upgrade for the commuter who doesn’t want to take a chance with a flat on the way to work. They come in nearly every size to fit any tire. It’s a small investment that results in big peace of mind.
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