e-Bikes
Ready to ride more? Ride farther? Ride faster? Check out some of our epic e-bikes! We've got a wide range of styles, drivetrains, prices, and sizes to choose from and the expertise to answer all of the questions you have, and some you didn't know you had! If you're looking for the ultimate e-bike experience, head over to our First Street location in Ankeny at 825 E First Street, just off I-35 Exit 92. Our First Street location is our e-bike hub with the most options available to test ride, our best e-bike accessories, and our most e-bike-knowledgeable employees. Come on in, get your questions answered, take one for a test ride, and see what they're all about!
Upright and Comfortable
Specialized Como
Fits comfortably upright with a low step-through frame design
27.5x2.3" tires - medium wheel diameter and wider tire width keeps the weight a bit lower and more planted
Specialized Turbo Display - Lots of info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Specialized Turbo System Lock - brick the motor and activate an alarm through the Specialized App
Specialized-tuned mid-drive motor (from Brose) - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Benefits - Higher tech computer, lower starting price, electronic lock
Starts at $2,999.99
Gazelle Ultimate
Fits comfortably upright with a low step-through frame design
700x47mm tires - larger diameter wheels and medium width tires smooth out the ride and improve handling
Bosch System 2 Purion Display - Essential info, simple operation
Rear wheel cafe lock - Locks the rear wheel so the bike can't be ridden or pushed away
Bosch mid-drive motor - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Benefits - Adjustable stem (with tools), nicer touchpoints, built-in lock
Starts at $3,499
Gazelle Arroyo C5
Fits super upright with a low step-through frame design
700x47mm tires - larger diameter wheels and medium width tires smooth out the ride and improve handling
Bosch Smart System Intuvia Display - Lots of info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Rear wheel cafe lock - Locks the rear wheel so the bike can't be ridden or pushed away (electronic lock available)
Bosch mid-drive motor - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Benefits - Hand-adjustable stem, nicer touchpoints, built-in lock
Priced at $3,999
Arroyo C8 with Bosch System 2 is $2,999
Slightly Upright, Slightly Sporty
Specialized Vado
Fits slightly upright with a high-bar or mid-bar frame design
27.5x2.3" tires - medium wheel diameter and wider tire width keeps the weight a bit lower and more planted
Specialized Turbo Display - Lots of info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Specialized Turbo System Lock - brick the motor and activate an alarm through the Specialized App
Specialized-tuned mid-drive motor (from Brose) - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Benefits - Higher tech computer, electronic lock
Starts at $2,999.99
Gazelle Medeo T10
Fits slightly upright with a slightly dropped high-bar frame design
700x50mm tires - larger diameter wheels and medium width tires smooth out the ride and improve handling
Bosch System 2 Purion Display - Essential info, simple operation
Rear wheel cafe lock - Locks the rear wheel so the bike can't be ridden or pushed away
Bosch mid-drive motor - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Benefits - Adjustable stem (with tools), built-in lock
Starts at $2,999
Lightweight and Sporty
Specialized Vado SL
Fits more forward leaning with a high-bar or mid-bar frame design
700x38mm tires - larger diameter wheels and narrower tires smooth out the ride and improve handling
Specialized Turbo SL Display - Essential info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Specialized Turbo System Lock - brick the motor and activate an alarm through the Specialized App
Specialized-tuned mid-drive motor (from Brose) - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Starts at $3,499.99
Specialized Creo SL
Fits like an endurance road bike (bent over, but fairly upright for a road style bike)
700x47mm tires - larger diameter wheels and medium width tires smooth out the ride and improve handling
Specialized Turbo SL Display - Essential info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Specialized Turbo System Lock - brick the motor and activate an alarm through the Specialized App
Specialized-tuned mid-drive motor (from Brose) - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Starts at $4,499.99
Salsa Confluence
Fits like an endurance road bike (bent over, but fairly upright for a road style bike)
700x42mm tires - larger diameter wheels and medium width tires smooth out the ride and improve handling
Mahle X35+ iWoc ONE Display - Super simple operation, no data (other than mode and battery life)
Mahle hub-drive motor with torque sensor - cuts down on weight and price
Starts at $2,999
Heavy Hauler
Specialized Globe Haul
Fits super upright with a mid-height step through frame design
20x3.5" tires - small diameter wheels and wide tires keep the weight low and stable
Specialized Globe Haul Display - Essential info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Specialized Turbo System Lock - brick the motor and activate an alarm through the Globe App
Specialized hub drive motor with torque sensor - provides high power for heavy loads
Starts at $2,799.99
High Value, Low Price
Gazelle Medeo T9
Fits slightly upright with a low step-through frame design
27.5x2.5" tires - medium wheel diameter and wider tire width keeps the weight a bit lower and more planted
Bosch Smart System Purion Display - Lots of info and connects to your phone for system adjustments and ride tracking
Rear wheel cafe lock - Locks the rear wheel so the bike can't be ridden or pushed away (electronic lock available)
Bosch mid-drive motor - mid-drive motors offer a smoother, less jolting assist, a more natural feel, and longer range
Benefits - Smoother mid-drive motor, higher tech computer, built-in lock
Starts at $2,299
Troxus Trax LT
Fits comfortably upright with a low step-through frame design
27.5x2.2" tires - medium wheel diameter and wider tire width keeps the weight a bit lower and more planted
Troxus Display - Essential info, simple operation
Troxus hub-drive motor with torque sensor - cuts down on cost, giving this bike a great entry level price
Benefits - Lowest price
Starts at $1,599.99
Notes
Range
All of our e-bikes with mid-drive motors will get about 80 miles of max range on their lightest assist setting.
The hub-drive Salsa Confluence and Troxus Trax LT will get about 40 miles of max range on their lightest assist setting.
The Globe Haul is a hub-drive, but the battery is much larger, so it gets about 60 miles of max range on its lightest assist setting.
The Vado SL, Creo SL, and Salsa Confluence all have available range extenders to keep you riding longer. (up to 120mi total on Vado and Creo!)
Mid-Drive vs Hub Drive
Between the two, mid-drive motors are usually the better option. Mid-drive motors offer a smoother and more natural pedal feel, center the weight of the motor on the bike, and offer longer, more efficient riding range. You'll find mid-drive motors on most of the e-bikes we sell.
Hub drive motors are usually chosen for their price benefit. They can be a bit jerky and lag a bit behind your pedaling at times, but they offer good power and a low entry price. All of our e-bikes with hub-drive motors have torque sensors for a more natural feeling motor compared to a cadence-only sensor.
They're so heavy!
A lot of people worry about the weight of an e-bike, and sure, they're gonna be a bit weighty with the battery and motor! However, we find that the weight is an asset, or at the very least, unnoticeable. A heavier bike stays planted on the ground better and the motor takes the weight away even on the lowest setting. You'll find once you get rolling, you really won't notice it, until you take it through a corner on 'Turbo' and appreciate that eight pound battery between the wheels! As for loading onto car racks, many brands offer ramps to take lifting out of the equation. So don't worry about the weight, just enjoy the smooth ride and new adventures!
I see others for $799 . . .
Many small companies have jumped on the e-bike bandwagon and offer their bikes online for under $1,000. Problem is, these bikes are not built well and often have no one to back them up when something breaks. Our main e-bike brands are Specialized and Gazelle. Specialized has been building bikes since 1974 and Gazelle since 1892! Needless to say, they know how to build a good bike and have warranties to back that up. In store, our employees are well-trained on the e-bikes we sell and can answer all of your questions and then some. Our mechanics have taken trips out to training classes for Specialized and Bosch and have hours of hands-on experience. All that to say, our bikes are built well, stood behind, and serviceable.
Build quality. Safety. Expertise. That's the difference between an online e-bike and coming in-store to Kyle's Bikes.