The 12 Best Bikes to Tear Up 2024

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Albert Einstein once famously said: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” That’s, for the lack of better words, deep, and rather personal too—he did invent the theory of relativity while riding a bike. As for the practical application, his quote more or less still speaks the truth: You’ll discover the contours of the city’s dense structure while cruising, feel the fearless freedom of charging against the wind while cycling, and get taken away by nature while coasting down the terrain. In short, it is by riding a bike that you live, and keep on moving.

Also, consider the lifestyle upgrades becoming a bike person offers. Gluing your eyes to your laptop or phone will get replaced by afternoon rides by the beach, weekend off-roading adventures, or more regular trips to downtown areas where cool people hang out. Regardless of where you are, as long as you’re on the saddle, with a slick bike helmet, you’re living.

Below are the 10 best bikes for men to embark you on a two-wheeled journey. The list includes e-bikes that’ll help you blow off steam around the city, mountain bikes that’ll sweat you up the trails, and cycling bikes that’ll exhaust your cycling shorts. No matter what you choose, these 12 bikes for men will do your life as a cycling enthusiast justice.

Pace 500 E-Bike

A bike is a great way to keep you active on vacation. Typically a cruiser—which allows riders to sit upright, even lean back, and stretch their limbs—is ideal for this kind of riding, on both paved pedestrian lanes and dirty, bumpy paths. Pace 500 is perfect for that billing. It’s an e-bike with a potent motor that’ll take you to destinations faster, all while saving you energy. Once perched on its relaxed frame, you'll be set for a comfortable riding posture for the beach or the city, and if you know there are a few potholes or gentle hills on your route, turn up the pedal assists to help you crush them.

Type: cruiser e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light off-road riding

Verve 3 Disc

If you’re a one-stop-shop kinda biker, this hybrid model that’s fast on the road and also steady on loose terrain will satisfy your needs. Its lightweight, sporty form will transition you smoothly from flat pavement to light off-road surfaces, even holding up after you log miles after miles. Lastly, if the weather isn’t cooperating, the powerful disc braking system will work just fine and let you slow down or stop on a dime.

Type: hybrid bike

Best for: commuting, cruising, light off-road riding

RadCity 5 Plus

E-bikes are great but can run large and heavy. That's what makes Rad Power bikes in general, but especially its newest bike, the Mission, so damn special. It feels like a standard city bike—that is, until you ride it. The RadCity 1 is built with strong brakes and is portable like any good city bike, but also has the added bonus of E-bikes: Trekking long distances or up hills without getting sweaty. It's ideal for commuters who don't want to show up to work drenched. Rad does an excellent job at manufacturing accessories too, like electric brake lights and front spots, back crates, and more. The bike blends the best of both worlds, giving you that extra electric boost to compete with traffic.

Type: hybrid e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light terrain riding

RadRunner 2 Electric Utility Bike

We love Rad Power Bikes, if you can't tell. They make simply the coolest E-bikes we’ve seen, with one of the best ecosystems of any bike company out there. While the RadMission is a great city bike, the RadRunner is practically a motorcycle (but far less dangerous because, well, it's still an E-bike). This thing has huge terrain tires, a sturdy frame, and so much room for crates and accessories. If you're someone who lives miles away from work, this guy will get you there without you needing to break a sweat. Couple its long battery life with its accessories, and it has no problem with late-night riding. Even if you're a guy who'd drive to a neighbor's house, you'll find yourself riding it to get to work every day, rain, snow, or whatever. It's also ideal for delivery drivers. The bike gives you the freedom of short-distance driving, a perfect beast for anyone who'd rather not Uber three to seven miles.

Type: cargo e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, light off-road riding

Bad Boy 3 Bike

A city bike needs to be fast, easy to store, but most of all, maneuverable through populated streets. Cannondale's Bad Boy 3 is all of those things. It has fast-rolling, grippy tires and nimble handling for taking on tight corners, reckless drivers, and equally reckless pedestrians. It also packs quite a bit of speed, making commuting no problem and allowing you to see even more of your city on recreational rides. There's also its wide gear range, disc brakes, and reliable durability to help you take over the city.

Type: hybrid commuter bike
Best for: commuting, cruising, urban cycling

Swagcycle EB-7 Elite Electric Bike

We love well-designed things, especially when that design saves space. A lot of folks have jumped on the folding bike bandwagon, but the good people over at Swagtron have mastered it with the Swagcycle EB-7 that we had to endorse. It's an e-bike with a seven-speed gear shift that'll thrust you from peddle-only to full-throttle. And the ride is simply smooth, courtesy of its enhanced rear suspension. Even on the hills, its motor and electric pedal assist will get you up. Then, simply fold and sling it on your shoulder—yes—or tuck it away.

Type: folding e-bike
Best for: commuting, cruising

Hybrid Bike

While this touring bike is the cheapest on this list, it by no means feels, looks, or rides cheap. It's basic, sure—a seven-speed twist shifter for quick gear shifts, a linear pull brake for precise stops, and a rear carrier for easy storage are the only noteworthy features it's got. But it manages to look invaluable in its streamline frame and fork. Whether you cruise it around the neighborhood or zoom it down the city skylines, it'll turn heads.

Type: hybrid cruiser bike
Best for: commuting, cruising

Wythe Fixie Bike

We love this bike for its lightweight design. When it comes to slicking the city streets, you want a bike that's going to be nimble and swift. Commuter bike by day, racer bike by night—it's got it all. The puncture-resistant tires is giving you a low maintenance and stress-free ride. It's simple, but it's sleek.

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