The average ebike will weigh in the region of 25kg if you want a full power motor and a good size battery. By compromising on the power of the assistance, the battery size or the price, you can save a significant amount of weight on your ebike. You can even find lightweight Specialized electric mountain bicycle, the Turbo Levo SL. Here, we take a look at five models of the best lightweight ebikes on the market just now.
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0
If you are looking for a light ebike then it is hard to look past the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0. Weighing in the region of 15.5kg (will vary depending on size), this is one of the lightest ebikes you will find on the market. A bike that is very comfortable being ridden without any assistance at all but has the battery and motor for when you get to the hills or have a howling headwind.
Motor Power – 60 N/m
Battery size – 520 W/h
Weight – Mid/Low
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0
Going for max comfort and lowest weight, a carbon fork and Future Shock is provided with the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0.
Motor Power – 60 N/m
Battery size – 520 W/h
Weight – Mid/Low
Whyte Rheo 3 and Whyte Rheo 3 ST
The Whyte Rheo 3 is an excellent lightweight electric bike with rear hub driven motor and 250Wh battery for commutes and leisure rides. Available in two colours and two frame shapes. Details here.
Whyte Rheo 3 In Gloss Sage – £2299 (Pictured Below)
Whyte Rheo 3 In Gloss Lime – £2049
Whyte Rheo 3 Step Through In Gloss Sage – £2299
Whyte Rheo 3 Step Through In Gloss Lime – £2049
Motor Power – 45 N/m
Battery size – 250 W/h
Weight – Low
Brompton Electric folding bike
A lightweight ebike with the additional benefit of being super-compact when folded. Brompton Electric weigh in at approximately 17.5 kg (but this depends on the model chosen), this is the perfect bike to combine light and portable. This bike provides 40 n/m of torque and a 300 w/h battery.
Motor Power – 40 n/m
Battery size – 300 w/h
Weight – Low
As always, if you have any questions on any of the bikes you see here, please do not hesitate to come in to store or call our online team.