MORE E-BIKE OPTIONS

Wheely good rides that won’t brake the bank

Raleigh Stow-e-way

Problem No1: public transport isn’t always pleasant. Problem No2: city dwellings often lack storage space. Solution: a pint-sized folding e-bike from Raleigh that fixes both problems in one fell swoop, though it’s not quite as lightweight as you might expect at 20kg. With 250W of assistance, riding the Stow-e-way is unlikely to get your pulse racing, but its appealing retro looks are a plus.

£1699 / raleigh.co.uk

Rubbee X Conversion Kit

This clever conversion kit might just be the simplest and most cost-effective way to turbocharge your two-wheeled adventures. There’s minimal fuss and it’ll work on more or less any bike. Simply fit the unit to the seatpost of your regular ride so that it rests on the back wheel, turn it on and away you go. €579 / rubbee.co.uk

Cannondale Quick Neo 2 SL

E-bikes can be confusing, but they needn’t be. This stripped-back steed has everything the casual cyclist needs — Shimano gears, hydraulic brakes, a lightweight aluminium frame and a powerful rear-hub motor — and nothing you don’t. It’s the perfect tool for breezing around town or trundling along towpaths.

£1799 / cannondale.com

Vanmoof S3

E-bikes don’t come much more stylish than the S3 from Vanmoof, which is officially our favourite electric bike. Its clever design sees the top tube extend beyond the head tube and seat tube, with lights at each end. There’s also a four-speed auto-shifting rear hub, an integrated locking system and a rather nifty LED display. See also the extra-techy new S5 model on p6.

£2148 / vanmoof.com