There are lots of reasons to buy an electric bike, also known as an e-bike. Perhaps you are trying to drive less and get around more by bike. Or, you might be out of shape or have a disability that makes an e-assist help you meet your goals of riding a century or climbing up that mountain.
Whatever type of riding you’re planning on doing with your e-bike, we’ve rounded up a list of the best options for women. Some of these are true women’s-specific bikes while others are simply bikes that have a wide variety of sizes and appropriate geometry for ladies.
Electric Commuter Bikes
Do you plan on using your electric bike primarily for running errands and getting to work? If so, they a commuter bike will be your best bet. We’ve got a couple of awesome options for either hauling you around or for hauling you and all your groceries and gear.
Yuba Electric Boda Boda
Replace your car with the Yuba Boda Boda. This e-bike has it all: a
Price & Where to Buy:
- $3,599 at REI.com
Electra Townie Commute Go
The Electra Townie is the perfect bike for riding to work or to the library. The rack on the back can carry your laptop bag or add some panniers to carry groceries. The Bosch motor can propel you up to 20 mph and has a range of 20-100 miles. The battery fully charges in 3.5 hours
Price & Where to Buy:
- $2,999 at REI.com
Tern Vectron S10 Folding E-Bike
The Tern Vectron is the perfect bike for folks who want to take their bike on the bus, subway, or who live in a tiny apartment. The bike folds down for easy transport and storage. It also has a Bosch motor to propel you quickly around town. The rear rack can carry a child or your gear. We also love the integrated lighting system so you’ll never get caught in the dark.
Price & Where to Buy:
- $3,499 at REI.com
Electric Road Bikes
Get a little assist on your next wine country tour or cross-country adventure. These road bikes will get you wherever you want to go (as long as the road there is paved).
Cannondale Synapse
The Cannondale Synapse is designed for long days in the saddle. The endurance-style geometry and “SAVE Micro-Suspension” will help keep you going hour after hour–not to mention the Bosch motor. You’ll also appreciate the tubeless-ready WTB wheelset, SRAM Apex 1 HRD hydraulic disc brakes, and carbon fork. Just make sure to charge it overnight so you can go hard again tomorrow.
Price & Where to Buy:
- From $4,400 at REI.com
Pinarello Dyodo
Everything about the Pinarello Dydodo screams fast, from the sleek red and black paint scheme to the all-carbon build. The bike boasts a full SRAM Force build and
Mavic Aksuim wheelset. This bike will take you wherever you want to go however fast you want to go, and thanks to the stealthy design, folks will have to look real hard to even notice that it’s an e-bike.
Price & Where to Buy:
- $4,999 at CompetitiveCyclist.com
Orbea Gain
At only 30 pounds, the Orbea gain is significantly lighter than most e-bikes, which means you’ll be able to go further faster. Also, thanks to the hub drive motor, nobody will ever know you have
Price & Where to Buy:
- $3,299 at JensonUSA.com
Electric Mountain Bikes
If you want to hit up singletrack, dirt roads, or rail trails, a mountain bike is a good choice. The pedal-assist mountain bikes will help you up even the steepest pitches.
Liv Emobolden E+ 2
The Live Embolden E+ is a women’s-specific electric mountain bike which makes it a good choice for smaller women or anybody who might benefit from women-specific geometry. You’ll also be able to tackle just about anything with the full-suspension trail bike design, hydraulic disc brakes, and the tubeless-ready plus-sized 27.5-inch wheelset.
Price & Where to Buy:
- $3,675 at LivCycling.com
Cannondale Cujo NEO
This is the e-assist version of the popular Cannondale Cujo mountain bike.
You’ll love the TranzX dropper seatpost that allows you to lower your seat for descents without having to get off your bike, as well as the super-beefy 27.5×2.8″ tires. Finally, the 504Wh Shimano E8020 battery battery will last up to 5 hours so you can go as long or as far as you want.
Price & Where to Buy:
- $4,200 at REI.com
Devinci DC
Fly down the trail with the Devinci DC–seriously, you can do up to 20 mph with the Devinci’s pedal-assist. The bikes SRAM Hydraulic disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power, and the plus-sized tires will help keep you from stopping when you don’t want to. The slack geometry makes this bike comfortable and stable for both beginner and experienced riders.
Price & Where to Buy:
- $5,669 at JensonUSA.com
Comparison Chart: Women’s Electric Bikes
Not sure how all these bikes stack up? Here’s a comparison chart to help you out.
| Bike | Price (MSRP) | Bike Type | Motor | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba Electric Boda Boda | $3,599 | Commuter | Shimano STEPS E6000 250W | 60 lbs |
| Electra Townie Commute Go | $2,699 | Commuter | Bosch Performance 250w | 59 lbs |
| Tern Vektron S10 Folding | $3,499 | Commuter | Bosch Active Line, 250W | 48 lbs |
| Cannondale Synapse NEO | $4,400 | Road | Bosch Active Line Plus 250w | 40 lbs |
| Pinarello Dyodo | $7,999 | Road | ebikemotion X35 | 26 lbs |
| Orbea Gain | $3,299 | Road | ebikemotion X35 | 30.5 lbs |
| Liv Emobolden E+ 2 | $3,675 | Mountain | Giant SyncDrive Sport, 80Nm powered by YAMAHA | |
| Cannondale Cujo NEO | $4,200 | Mountain | Shimano STEPS DU-E8000 250W | 52 lbs |
| Devinci DC | $5,669 | Mountain | Shimano Steps E8000 |