Over the years I've had the pleasure of reviewing a variety of products designed to help people make their lives easier, greener, and hopefully more fun. As the year draws to a close, here's a look back at the most popular reviews, voted for 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 seems to get people going. Electric trikes are great for commuting, especially for older people who don't have the same leg strength or balance they used to have. But e-trikes are notorious.
That means the Viribus e-trike is reaching an important position in the market. It might not be the best model out there (as you can guess from its high budget stance), but it was surprisingly good!
Check out the full Viribus electric trike review here.
Lectric XPeak
Interestingly, this review was for the first generation Lectric XPeak, which was the first to enter the fat tire bike segment for leading US e-bike brand Lectric eBikes.
Now in its second generation model, the Lectric XPeak 2.0 is better than ever, offering more power, torque sensor pedal assist (and easy throttle), quality suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, and more.
Also, it stayed at its original price of US $1,399 despite getting a bunch of upgrades. I can see why it was so popular!
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Earlier this year I bought a LiveWire S2 Del Mar, and despite a bit of a rollercoaster delivery experience, the electric scooter was worth the wait.
The bike is a crazy mix of power and style, and it's nice to know that most of the hundreds of Harley-Davidson dealerships are service centers that I can turn to if I have a problem.
It's certainly not cheap, but I thoroughly enjoyed the bike for cruising around town and had more fun than I deserved.
Ego Electric Chainsaw
Who knew so many people cared about chainsaws? I bought an Ego electric chainsaw for my dad and took the opportunity to write a review about how it works. It turns out that the 18 inch chainsaw is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
This thing is a beast, yet it's easy to handle and surprisingly quiet – with 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 large one.
And best of all, dad doesn't have to worry about maintenance or keeping the red gas cans around!
Ride1Up Prodigy V2
The Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is perhaps one of the best bang-for-your-buck deals right now on mid-drive electric bikes, or at least those with top-of-the-line German motors.
Besides boasting a quality Brose power plant, the Ride1Up Prodigy V2 starts at just US $2,195! There are many versions for riding on the road or trails, and you can choose between a belt drive or a conventional setup.
This is a pretty crazy amount here, and I can see why so many people were interested in this!
Check out my full review here.
SixThreeZero Electric Rickshaw
There is something satisfying about being able to ride an e-bike with someone, and the SixThreeZero electric rickshaw gives you that fun opportunity to share with a few family members or friends.
I loaded way more people into this e-trike than I should have, and it keeps trucking! The comfortable rear bench and sturdy design make it great for carrying passengers, and I've even seen people attach cargo nets to either side of the bench to turn it into a cargo ship!
Check out my full review of this fun ride here.
Mod Easy Sidecar
Is it just me, or are there many e-trikes on this list? I think people like something out of the ordinary, and Mod Easy Sidecar is about as ordinary as it gets.
And the strangest thing is that this review is actually from a few years ago, yet it continues to attract attention as people check out this unique ride.
I tested the Mod Easy Sidecar with both kids and pets as my passengers, and everything seemed to be a blast. The retro style goes well with the design, and the company even introduced a new version that doubles down on that style, too!
Here's the full review for your viewing pleasure!
As 2024 draws to a close, I'm excited to see what exciting and exciting new electronic products I'll get to play with next year.
Do you have something in mind that you would like to see tested? Let me know in the comments section below, and I'll see if I can borrow, borrow, or steal one for a while for a full review!
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