Good electric bicycle frames are not all that different from conventional bike frame designs. Usually made from steel, chrome moly, or aluminum, electric bikes are available in hybrid, mountain, cruiser, folding, and tricycle styles. The right style for you depends largely on what you are comfortable riding. Be cautious of how the material the bike is made from affects its weight. Some of the less expensive steel framed bikes can approach 100lbs, while a lithium battery equipped aluminum frame can be as low as 40lbs.

The low bar step-over bike frame, conventionally referred to as a ladies bike has been growing in popularity with men recently. Painted in gender neutral colors, the step-over bike frame is easier to get off and on, and historically has been popular with Europeans of both genders.

Folding bikes have come a long way in the past few years. Early folders were ‘clown bikes’ with tiny wheels and single speeds that never stayed together. Modern folding bikes have full size 20” wheels, full transmissions, and well designed folding hinges and latching systems.