Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a wide range of products designed to help people make their lives easier, greener, and hopefully more fun, too. As the year winds to a close, here’s a look back on the reviews that viewers liked the most, voted on by your clicks. These are the e-bikes, e-motorcycles, and e-products whose reviews had the highest views of the year.
Viribus Electric Trike
There must be something about an $849 electric trike that just seems to get people going. Electric trikes are great for mobility, especially among older folks who don’t have the same leg strength or balance they used to. But e-trikes are notoriously expensive.
That means that the Viribus e-trike comes in at a key point in the market. It may not be the best model out there (as you can guess by its ultra-budget positioning), but it was surprisingly good!
Check out the full review of the Viribus electric trike here.
Lectric XPeak
Interestingly, this review was for the first generation Lectric XPeak, which was the first entry into the fat tire adventure bike segment for leading US e-bike brand Lectric eBikes.
Now with a second-generation model, the Lectric XPeak 2.0 is better than ever, offering high power, torque sensor pedal assist (as well as convenient throttle), quality suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, and more.
Plus, it stayed at its original US $1,399 price despite getting a bunch of upgrades. I can see why it was so popular!
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Earlier this year I bought the LiveWire S2 Del Mar, and despite the delivery experience being a bit of a rollercoaster, the electric motorcycle was absolutely worth the wait.
The bike is a crazy mix of power and styling, and it’s nice to know that most of the hundreds of Harley-Davidson dealerships are potential service centers if I ever have an issue.
It sure isn’t cheap, but I’ve absolutely enjoyed the bike for cruising around town and having more fun than I probably deserve.
Ego Electric Chainsaw
Who knew so many people cared about electric chainsaws? I bought an Ego electric chainsaw for my father and took the opportunity to write up a review about how it works. It turns out, the 18-inch saw is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
This thing is a beast, yet is still easy to handle and surprisingly quiet – for a chainsaw. It’s not cheap, priced at $395 for the 18-inch version. But there are smaller and less expensive versions available if you don’t need such a big one.
And best of all, my dad doesn’t have to worry about maintenance or keeping red gas cans around!
Ride1Up Prodigy V2
The Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is perhaps one of the best bang-for-your-buck deals right now in mid-drive electric bikes, or at least those with high-end German motors.
Despite boasting a quality Brose powerplant, the Ride1Up Prodigy V2 starts at just US $2,195! There are multiple versions for street or trail riding, and you can choose between either a belt drive or a conventional chain setup.
This is some crazy good value here, and I can see why so many people were interested in this one!
Check out my full review here.
SixThreeZero Electric Rickshaw
There’s something satisfying about being able to ride an e-bike with someone else, and the SixThreeZero electric rickshaw gives you that fun opportunity to share with several family members or friends.
I loaded way more people onto this e-trike than I probably should have, and it just kept trucking along! The comfortable rear bench and sturdy design make it great for carrying passengers, and I’ve seen people also rig cargo nets on either side of the bench to turn it into a cargo hauler too!
Check out my full review of this fun ride here.
Mod Easy Sidecar
Is it just me, or are there a lot of e-trikes on this list? I guess people like something out of the ordinary, and the Mod Easy Sidecar is about as far as ordinary as it gets.
And the even weirder thing is that this review is actually from a couple years ago, yet it continues to draw in eyeballs as people check out this unique ride.
I tested the Mod Easy Sidecar with both children and pets as my passengers, and all seemed to have a blast. The retro styling pairs well with the design, and the company even launched a new version that doubles down on that styling, too!
Here’s the full review for your viewing pleasure!
As 2024 winds down, I’m already excited to see what interesting and fun new electric products I’ll get the chance to play around with next year.
Do you have something in mind you’d love to see tested? Let me know in the comments section below, and I’ll see if I can beg, borrow, or steal one for a little while for a full review!
