Electric Bikes

The best Mokwheel e-bike for you depends on where you ride, how much storage space you have, and how you want the bike to handle. For paved commuting, compare FLINT, Asphalt, and Tarmac. Choose Basalt 2.0 for pavement and mixed terrain, or Obsidian 2.0 if full suspension matters on regularly rough routes. Slate suits folding storage, Granite offers three-wheel stability and cargo utility, and Onyx delivers mid-drive performance. Read our electric commuter bike guide, then compare Mokwheel e-bikes side by side.

Choose a step-through electric bike if you want easier frame access, make frequent stops, carry rear cargo, or prefer not to swing your leg over a high top tube. Choose a step-over e-bike if you are comfortable with a traditional frame and prefer that familiar riding style. Neither design is automatically stronger or better for everyone. Read our step-through vs. step-over bike guide or browse step-through ebikes.

Choose an advertised range that exceeds your longest normal round trip and leaves reserve capacity for detours and changing conditions. An electric bicycle usually travels fewer miles when higher assist levels, frequent throttle use, hills, cold weather, heavier loads, or low tire pressure increase energy demand. Tire design also affects efficiency; see our fat-tire vs. regular-tire e-bike comparison, then explore long-range electric bikes.

Choose a hub-drive e-bike for straightforward commuting, recreational riding, and routes that are mostly flat or moderately hilly. Choose a mid-drive electric bike when steep climbs, changing elevation, or effective use of the bike’s gears matters more. Mid-drive systems place the motor near the bike’s center and power the wheel through the drivetrain, so correct shifting is important. Read our hub motor vs. mid-drive guide or compare mid-drive ebikes.

Start with your height and inseam, then check each model’s recommended rider-height range, standover height, reach, and minimum and maximum saddle height. Wheel diameter affects handling, stability, and storage, but it does not determine electric bike fit by itself.

• 20-inch: A 20-inch wheel is a popular choice for small electric bikes because it can support a more compact frame, lower saddle position, and easier low-speed handling. On a properly fitted model, this lower layout can help riders place a foot on the ground more quickly when stopping, improving confidence and control. It is especially worth considering for shorter adult riders—including petite women exploring women’s electric bikes—and families comparing compact family electric bikes that may be shared by adults of different heights.
• 24-inch: A middle-ground size between compact and full-size wheels. Mokwheel does not currently offer a 24-inch electric bike.
• 26-inch: A common choice for fat-tire and all-terrain e-bikes. These wheels provide stable handling, strong traction, and a traditional full-size riding feel on pavement, gravel, and moderate trails. Explore 26-inch electric bikes.
• 27.5-inch: A balanced option that combines responsive handling with smoother rolling over uneven surfaces. It works well for commuting, recreational riding, and mixed city routes.
• 29-inch: Larger wheels roll more smoothly over cracks, gravel, and small bumps while maintaining momentum on longer rides. Check the bike’s standover height and reach carefully, especially if you are near the lower end of its recommended rider range. Explore 29-inch electric bikes.

Tire width and tread also affect comfort, grip, rolling resistance, and steering. After choosing a wheel size, use the Mokwheel model comparison to review the complete geometry. If your measurements are near a model’s fit limit, schedule a dealer test ride before ordering.

Under the three-class system used by many U.S. states, electric bikes are generally grouped by how the motor provides assistance and the speed at which that assistance ends:

• Class 1 e-bikes: Provide pedal assistance only. The motor stops assisting when the bike reaches 20 mph.
• Class 2 e-bikes: Include both pedal assistance and a throttle that can propel the bike without pedaling. Motor assistance ends at 20 mph.
• Class 3 e-bikes: Provide pedal assistance up to 28 mph. State and local laws determine rider age, helmet requirements, and where these faster electric bikes are permitted, with Class 3 models generally facing stricter access rules.

Read our complete e-bike class guide to compare Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bikes in more detail.

E-bike classifications are not uniform nationwide. New Jersey, for example, no longer uses the standard Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 framework. A two-wheeled, pedal-assist-only bike with fully operable pedals and assistance ending at 20 mph is legally defined as a “low-speed electric bicycle”—a category broadly comparable to a traditional Class 1 e-bike. Qualifying throttle-equipped bikes and models providing assistance above 20 mph may fall under the state’s “motorized bicycle” rules. Check our New Jersey e-bike laws guide before riding.

Yes. Use the Mokwheel ebike dealer locator to search by city, ZIP code, or county. Test-ride inventory varies by location, so contact the dealer first to confirm that your preferred electric bike and frame option are available. During the ride, check mounting clearance, handlebar reach, stopping position, low-speed handling, pedal-assist response, braking, and overall comfort.