Traditionally, it's fair to say that electric bikes have been quite hard to get excited about. Potential e-bike buyers will have to wade through a sea of mundane designs, many of which are awkwardly adapted regular bikes.
Still, it's not all doom and gloom, and here at BikeRadar we are seeing an increasing number of well executed and refined e-bikes of all types, shapes and sizes. With that in mind, here are five unusual bikes that we think are worth knowing about.
For the fast commuter
Electrolyte Strassenfeger
German company Electrolyte has a particularly interesting line of e-bikes, and this, the Strassenfeger or ‘road brush’, is a great example.
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A slim alloy frame holds one of motorsport’s greatest liveries, a cheeky hint from the firm at this bike’s sporty intentions. Those intentions aren’t unjustified either – not if weight is anything to go by. That’s because, at a claimed 16kg (35lbs), the Strassenfeger is one of the lightest e-bikes we know of.
The clean looking, minimal build includes a belt driven two-speed Sturmey Archer transmission and accompanying coaster brake. Unusual bullhorn handlebars sit above a chunky single-sided fork – the company’s own design, it houses a 36V battery and a 250w motor.
For the off-road hooligan
Bultaco Brinco
This is the Brinco from reborn Spanish motorcycle brand Bultaco. Strictly for off-road use only, the Brinco offers a way to quietly access where motocross bikes would normally be frowned upon.
For the sensible yet sophisticated
Biomega OKO
For the ex-military lottery winner
Trefecta DRT
For those short of space
JIVR folding e-bike
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