We Named This Electric Bike One of the Best — And Now It’s Under $1,000 at REI
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We don’t have to tell you that electric bikes can go for a pretty penny. And while our guide to the best electric bike offers options all under $3,000, we’re happy to report that those with a budget of $1,000 or less have a couple of options available in that guide, too. One of which is Ride1Up’s Portola, which is $995. But there’s another option for even less since it’s currently on sale.
That’s right: If you’re looking for a solid electric bike for well under $1,000, you’ll want to hear this. You can score Co-op Cycles’ Generation e1.1 Electric Bike at REI for 40 percent off right now. In terms of price, that means this electric bike is just under $900 instead of its standard $1,499 price tag. And in terms of value, it only gets better, since you’ll also come away with free adjustments at REI for your first year of owning this bike—a perk our editors noted when they named this e-bike one of the best in the category.
Generation e1.1 Electric Bike
rei.com
$898.93
Dubbed the best utility e-bike in our guide, the Generation e1.1 has several standout qualities our editors noted, including its sleek look. Speaking of which, this bike is available in two color options—black and royal blue—both of which are on sale. Beyond the look, our editors appreciated the bike’s many features. “It has a rack, integrated lights, Schwalbe Super-Moto-X tires with puncture protection, hydraulic disc brakes for improved stopping power, and a suspension fork to smooth out bumpy rides,” Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and Commerce Editor Kevin Cortez wrote in our guide.
This Class 1 e-bike is also equipped with a 350-watt Bafang motor, which can go up to 40 miles. So, if you’ve been looking for an awesome sub-$1,000 electric bike, the Generation e1.1 is definitely worth considering.
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