Best Low Step Off Road Electric Bikes | Step-Through E-Bike Review

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Which of these bikes would you be picking up? Any others you're looking at?

[@Invisiongamer]

What do you think about this bike? www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/electric-bikes/apache-tanka-2021-step-thru-hybrid-electric-bike-pearl-red__490694

[@AntonioCarlos-ii6yw]

Gazelle Ultimate C380

[@TravisMcGee151]

@@AntonioCarlos-ii6yw Not one for $5,600.

[@m9078jk3]

I will tell you why I need a step thru ebike. Because where I live (Tacoma WA,USA) it rains a lot like about a third of the year. So I have this Veltop attachment that I ordered from France. It has a big front plexiglass Windshield with a canvas cover for over your head.The model that I have is an older version of it that attaches to the rear of the bike and uses multiple fiberglass rods that connect the canvas to the windshield and give it rigidity. However I found that the rods broke too often and I replaced them with a cut steel whip CB antenna which works much better. I had it on a RadRover ebike that I bought used for $400 which was missing its battery. The main problem is that it is high step so it is hard to get on and off the bike. A step through ebike would be the ideal answer for my all weather ebike. Oh other that that it did work fantastic at riding in the rain except for another issue which I solved. I would get road splash spray on my lower legs from the wet road. So I got Rain gaiter leg coverings which worked just great and solved the final problem. I could ride like a king in the rain and would be one of the very few cyclists out there on the road or bike trails. It was wonderful. Again an Open Step ebike would be the final answer.Something to easily get on and off of with my all weather equipment attachments (Leg gaiters and Veltop accessory from France and steel whip antenna mod). Where I ride it's also pretty hilly so my RadRover had 80nm of torque and did pretty well on most hills.Also I learned a trick to take it to 28 mph to keep up with traffic which is legal to ride a Class III ebike in my state as long as the rider is over the age of 16 (I am 62 and a heart patient-using it for aerobic exercise heart patient therapy and fun)

[@ScottGover]

Hello Scott, I too am a Scott great name lol. Just wanted to say love watching your bike reviews you do a really great job touching on everything from what they have how things work how they ride and along with explaining how very thing works. Because of you and all the research I have been doing I have purchased a Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB myself. This bike is amazing and am looking forward to enjoying many miles to come on it. Thanks again for the great reviews looking forward to watching more.

[@HectorSalcedo]

Hardtails are back! And the step-thru versions are going to get a lot of people back on the fire roads and light trails. Riding the BULLS Copperhead HD Wave made me feel in control on the bumpy gravel roads with the 120mm travel fork from SR Suntour. The CUBE NuRide Pro Allroad is AMAZING! 10-speed drivetrain is all you need with the powerful Gen4 Bosch CX motor.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Definitely! Hopefully these bike styles are going to get more people out on the trails.

[@ikefazzio4721]

I for one, am all about a low step (wave) especially for urban riding. Currently riding the R&M Roadster Low step but definitely like they way that NuRide looks! Thx for the vid!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Thanks for watching! Very excited about the NuRide!

[@maxshenk9842]

The copperhead has been so popular! Adding the dropper is something you never see in the wave frame models. The NuRide is definitely the best bang for your buck in the 2021 model line up of these bikes

[@FlyRidesUSA]

I can't wait to check out the Nuride in full! It's such a cool looking bike!

[@maxshenk9842]

@@FlyRidesUSA shopsandiegoflyrides.com/products/cube-nuride-hybrid-pro-500-allroad?_pos=1&_sid=508e6ac6d&_ss=r&variant=32548382539822 for anyone interested!

[@richdome1]

Definitely great information my 63 year old bone on bone hips love to bike ride and Bjj , low impact 😝.Rise and Grind

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Thanks for watching!

[@codefrau]

Surprised you didn’t mention the Bulls Crosslite EVO Wave. It’s like the Copperhead but with a more road-friendly trim. Same CX motor and an insane 10-51T MTB cassette so goes up any slope like butter. My wife is very happy.

[@_papawilly]

One of my favorites!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Definitely love the Crosslite! If we had added one more, it very likely would've been this.

[@_papawilly]

These will be the eBikes of the future. The low step feature is just too convenient and they're becoming more versatile every year!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Absolutely! Having that off road capability makes a huge difference.

[@conantdog]

Rad Rover step through 6 is a great inexpensive fat tire bike . Rad also offers a couple step through bikes that are very good products that are priced more reasonably than the super premium brands you focused on . Yes those brands are the best , but most riders are not spending 3700 to 7000 on a bike that they know from a u tube video. Why don't you make a video on mid range step through bikes , I'd like to see it . What can you tell us about the Norco brand step through e bike . ✌️

[@deannalofquist4106]

Thanks for the great info! Might need to rethink what I currently have. ;)

[@FlyRidesUSA]

You've got a pretty dope bike! Maybe just need to add to the fleet?

[@antonoat]

Superb review, I think this style of bikes are the future for those of us who ride for pleasure and are past competitive riding. They seem to be very versatile and surprisingly capable. You've included a wide selection in this review, something for everyone I'd have thought, thank you !

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Wow thank you for the kind words! And yes I totally agree, these bikes will keep more people riding longer. Really excited to see an eMTB focused company like Cube commit to this style of bike.

[@Combat556]

The Gazelle Ultimate T10 is what my wife rides...great bike. Workmanship, fit and finish, along with the Bosch motor and Shimano groupo make this bike an outstanding e-bike for street use. Too bad it takes so long (3 to 4 months) to get the Ultimate T10 plus with traditional top tube or I’d have one.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

The Ultimate T10+ definitely moved quickly when we first got them. Bit of a wait now, but a bike that is well worth grabbing.

[@macbec3021]

Great video, but Gazelle snd Riese & Muller have not much dealers in my area. I bought Trek Verve 3 for my wife and Allant + 7 for me. Excellent bikes and dealers everywhere in my country and in my area. Low step is the future and it offer a better value for resale

[@austenczapla8630]

That wave frame Bulls Copperhead is RAD!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Austen Czapla Love riding that bike!

[@scottnickley3605]

Low step bikes are great! I love seeing them pop up in the off road category as well. No doubt that the Bulls Copperhead EVO HD Wave and the Cube NuRide Hybrid series are top contenders for getting you on the trails but in comfort!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Don't I know you?

[@user-fw8rd5ud4q]

Man I ordered a 7d pass thru and know nothing about bikes until my father in law told me that it was a chick bike, but I liked the pass thru

[@edmundgil6008]

Where do the “Ride 1Up” stack up? Their 500, 700, or the older but ever-updating “Limited”? They seem to offer a lot, for the money, and are local out of San Diego! Great review! Definitely will subscribe!

[@carlstoutamire9525]

I believe Ride 1up is a direct to consumer bike. He is going to present bikes that the manufactures opt for retail store fronts so your going to pay 35 to 40% more but it may be worth it if you buy the wrong bike how much is that going to cost?

[@williamvan909]

Out standing videos 👍👍😊 thank you for not calling them a woman bikes because they not just for women to use elderly people like too use them to with out calling them women bikes two thumbs up thanks 😊👍👍 buddy good information to know

[@chrishunt6278]

Great review, as always. The only low step bikes with the Bosch Speed motor are Riese and Muller. Are the 20MPH motors on the Cube, Gazelle and Bulls a disadvantage on these types of bikes, particularly on road?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Thanks Chris! Sorry must have missed this one. It all depends on what you're using the bike for. I'd say a 20mph bike is just find if you're commuting 3-5 miles or if it's just for cruising around town on the weekends, but if you're proper commuting, you might want to go with the class 3 28 mph bike.

[@hali7471]

Hi,. I'm looking for an commuter bike that has some light off road capability in an ebike. Any recommendations in the Trek line. I was considering the Verve +3. Thoughts??

[@DrSam112]

Would be nice to review Giant and other brands too. This.

[@Crovex250]

Which of these bikes might be good for a beginner who just wants to cruise around town?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Great question! I'd recommend either the Riese & Müller Nevo3 or the Gazelle Arroyo for that purpose. Both will serve you well for that, but off different things. Here are links to both: shopsandiegoflyrides.com/collections/riese-muller-nevo shopsandiegoflyrides.com/products/2019-gazelle-arroyo-c8-hmb-elite?_pos=1&_sid=577dc716e&_ss=r

[@rncondie]

We purchased the Gazelle Ultimate 380 + high step and C8 step through. I love my 380 plus. The wife’s C8 I think needs more speed. Tops out at 20 mph whereas mine tips out at 28 mph.

[@jerrysweas6062]

Have you updated this recommended list for 2022?

[@sueburnstin7294]

Can you recommend new 2021step thru bikes with a Brose mid drive mount and gates belt drive?

[@danriggins9873]

Last time I got on a bike my grand kids literally rode circles around me, I cant keep up with them. I am looking for something to keep up with them that will not take a ton of maintenance on my part.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Hey Dan! eBikes will definitely be helpful with that. I'd say stick with Bosch, Yamaha, or Shimano. Those have been the most reliable for us. I love the Bosch Gen4 CX!

[@floydtrahanjr3264]

I am soooo jealous of folks that can afford these bikes. I'd love love love to have one of the R&M dual suspension bikes. Rubs my lamp, blah, no genie.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Haha! Keep an eye out for closeout pricing on some previous year's models!

[@pauleiwalsh]

I was able to Get a kalkhoff agattu which is considered a entry level. I absolutely love it

[@barriewylde5915]

good reviews Scott what type of fanny bag do you have on on your waist.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Thanks Barrie! That is actually not me riding, so I'm not sure. I'll see if I can get in touch with the rider.

[@TaisToiRQ]

Is there still no-one other than Riese and Müller who offer dual suspension in the step through?

[@StellarFella]

Which low step bikes have the biggest weight limit?

[@4jwroot]

I can't find the Cube model you reviewed.

[@carriebishop8568]

Hopping on electric bike for people over 60. That cost under $2000 Would you recommend a simpler not all pro and not built for racing. I want a comfortable bike with comfortable seats higher up handlebars so I can cruise and enjoy my ride.

[@robynsimmons3711]

Carrie Bishop My husband and I are both in our 60’s and hadn’t ridden a bike in over 30 years! It did take some getting use to, but it didn’t take too long to get the hang of it again. As I said in my last post, the Arroyo is a great bike, but it is over 2k unfortunately.

[@fdudekjr]

@ Carrie Bishop, just like anything else you get what you pay for and same goes for electric bikes. The 2020 Sondors Cruiser is exactly what you are describing , it is without question a fantastic value. Google: Sondors Elite Class reveal on YT. electrek.co/2020/06/23/sondors-rockstar-cruiser-lx-bafang-ultra-electric-bike/ shop.sondors.com/pages/cruiser

[@mshayashi]

Where's the link to the Pegasus?

[@JohnnyGARLAND-e9k]

Really don't want a bar at the top of any basketball Makes a black really reckless

[@sammatsusaka823]

Expensive Bikes!!! Make the Sur Ron look like a bargain.

[@gg80108]

I do not want to afford any of these. Are the really 3x better for the price!?

[@olddube]

This video is really out of touch with reality. Most e-bikes don’t cost nearly as much as all of the bikes reviewed. This is actually an ad for this guys bikes.

[@fernandogodineztejeda9185]

Son muy bonitas me gustan

[@ameliarhodes5000]

Links dont work.

[@colincampbell4261]

You never mentioned the IGH in one of the bikes?

[@sebastiennadeau6288]

Hey I was looking at the radrover what are your thoughts?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Be careful buying a rad rover because it can be difficult to find a shop willing to work on those if you run into issues. It's a problem with all direct to consumer bikes.

[@turkrane12]

No throttle no deal

[@carriebishop8568]

Well I would personally love to see an electric bike that has higher handlebars even a little higher than the beach bikes. I don't like bending over when I ride my bike and I want my hands higher up. Is there an electric bike that has higher handlebars?

[@robynsimmons3711]

Carrie Bishop we have the Gazelle Arroyos and their handlebars are fairly high. As he stated in the review, they are easily adjustable and that would bring them even higher. It’s a great bike - very well built! I would suggest taking a test ride though to make sure they are high enough for you. Good luck in finding your perfect fit.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

As Robyn mentioned, the arroyo comes quite high. There are also a lot of swept back bars available for purchase aftermarket. Most don't come standard with this feature because it isn't as popular as standard bars.

[@tomortale2333]

GOOD get rid of fu cross bar just catches foot/shoe get rid of alll that crap.

[@jimwortham8634]

Too pricey for a bicycle

[@MeriMorMick]

Your connections are broken.