00:00e-bikes are taking the world by storm every year offering more pedal powered electric assistance
00:06to make riding smoother faster and more fun and they aren't just for the city streets either so
00:12here's seven of the best drop bar e-bikes ready to tackle the open road
00:18the giant defy advanced e plus elite zero is the newest bike on our list blending the revere
00:24defies endurance road prowess with cutting edge e-bike technology the new sync drive move plus
00:30motor is lighter mounted in the rear hub and engineered for low weight and smooth power
00:35delivery it also features intelligent algorithms that are said to ensure natural feeling assistance
00:40gradually ramping up support when you start pedaling and easing off when you stop with five power levels
00:46and a responsive power mode tackling steep climbs or fierce headwinds should be easy as far as range is
00:53concerned the defy boasts 400 watt hours of juice from the energy pack 400 battery but when paired
01:00with an optional extender it's good for up to 150 kilometers or 93 miles of range built on giant's
01:08advanced composite carbon frame set the defy e plus elite retains the comfort and control of its analog
01:14sibling enhanced by diffuse handle bars and seat posts starting at 5999 pounds this sleek e-road machine
01:23is a premium blend of tradition and innovation the look e765 optimum rival axis blends the performance
01:33dna of looks road bikes with the subtle power of the fazua ride 16 motor well i say subtle it's
01:41good for
01:41a maximum power output of 450 watts at 12.9 kilos it sits around par for the course on this
01:49list of road
01:50going e-bikes and looks pretty non-invasive too the updated fazua system delivers 60 newton meters of
01:57torque and a range of up to 120 kilometers or 75 miles plenty of power for tackling long climbs or
02:05making
02:05rolling terrain that little bit easier add in a premium cockpit and wheels from look paired with
02:11hutchinson's sector 32 millimeter tires and this bike is ready to deliver a fast yet smooth experience
02:19look has also kept things simple with a one by group set from sram's explore range to keep things
02:24simple and light while retaining a good range of gearing all in all it's a premium choice for those
02:29seeking an elegant balance of speed power and comfort orbea has been in the road e-bike market for some
02:38time now and the game d50 is the latest generation of the spanish brand's handiwork one of the cheaper
02:45bikes on our list it poses as a solid entry point into the world of premium electric road bikes
02:52rather than opt for a stonking gray bottom bracket mounted motor the game d50 features a rear hub drive
02:58system following or bears enough powers philosophy the mall x35 plus hub motor in the game d50 delivers
03:0640 newton meters of torque enough to smooth out climbs while keeping the ride light and responsive paired
03:12with a 350 watt hour internal battery it boasts a range of 100 kilometers or 60 miles with the option
03:20to upgrade with a range extender for even longer adventures the aluminium frame matched with a full
03:25carbon fort provides clearance for tires up to 40 millimeters and features endurance focus geometry
03:31at 2 899 pounds the game d50 is certainly far from cheap but it does provide some serious range and
03:39power for the price point when you compare it to the competition the pinarello nitro e7 is the latest
03:48generation e road bike and it's been updated around the tq hpr 50 motor system it's one of the sleeker
03:56bikes on our list too the oversized down tube hints at its e-bike core but to an untrade eye
04:01it's just
04:02another high-end road machine the frame set shares many of the same marketing buzzwords as the brand's
04:08dogma f race bike with an asymmetric frame and under fork with third tier t900 carbon fiber construction
04:15the geometry leans more towards all-day adventures than race day aggression this helps it feel stable
04:22on the descents helped also by 160 millimeter disc brake rotors front and rear providing plenty of
04:29stopping power the 13 kilo weight is noticeable but the assist modes more than compensate especially
04:35when climbing this is certainly a heavier but more powerful option compared to the more subtle or better
04:41gain being a pinarello it will come as no surprise that the nitro e7 is a premium entry into the
04:48e-road
04:49market but for riders seeking to keep up recover from injury or simply extend their range the nitro is
04:55worthy of shortlisting specialized launched the second generation turbo creo almost exactly a year
05:03ago and this time they went big this all starts with the price at 12 000 pounds the s works
05:09turbo creo
05:102 is certainly the most expensive bike on our list and as you might expect comes with all the technology
05:16and marketing buzz to justify such a hefty price tag at its core the turbo creo 2 is built with
05:23a fact
05:2411r carbon frame which is lightweight yet stiff and features a more gravel friendly geometry compared
05:31to the original with a slacker head tube and a taller stack it handles with a little more stability
05:36especially on steeper terrain and gravel paths the big news though is the stonking 57 millimeter tire
05:44clearance combined with specialized latest generation future shock stem suspension system the turbo creo 2 is
05:51perhaps perhaps the most versatile bike on our list the s works version features the sl 1.2 motor which
05:58provides a significant increase in torque and power compared to its predecessor it delivers up to 120 miles
06:05of range thanks to a 320 watt hour battery which can be extended with a range extender
06:12specialized pairs this motor with a high-end sram xx1 eagle axis drivetrain roval terra clx2 carbon wheels and a
06:20tera handlebar the trek demane plus slr6 axis is another premium e-bike option that is low profile enough
06:29to go unnoticed by the untrained eye it's built off a premium chassis with trek using its more premium
06:35800 series oclv carbon fiber to construct the new demane plus in keeping with the bike's non-motorized
06:42sibling the demane plus still features the rear iso speed decoupler the pivot device located in the seat
06:48tube allows for increased seat post flex which improves rider comfort over rougher terrain
06:53powering the demane plus is the discrete tq harmonic ping ring motor delivering 15 newton meters of torque
07:00the included battery is slightly less than the competition at just 360 watt hours but trek claims
07:06this is still good for a range of up to 62 miles for longer adventures the optimal range extender can
07:12add
07:12up to 44 percent more capacity shifting is taken care of by sram's wireless rival explore axis 1x12
07:19drivetrain and paired with 40 millimeter gravel tires on the airless pro 3v oclv carbon wheels the demane plus
07:27can blur the lines between both smooth roads and loose conditions other features such as a sleek display
07:34and full cable integration for a traditional road bike aesthetic all help the demane plus slr to be one of
07:41the highest tech bikes on this list and finally we come to the cannondale synapse neo all-road part road
07:50machine part gravel e-bike the synapse neo all-road is another versatile electric bike designed for
07:57adventures of all different kinds built off the synapse endurance bike platform the neo all-road offers the
08:04same brilliant blend of comfort and handling as its lightweight sibling except now with up to 55 newton meters
08:11of torque at your disposal the power is thanks to bosch's performance line sx motor which the german
08:18brand claims is the lightest bottom bracket motor yet it provides up to 600 watts of assistance to make
08:24climbs and long rides more manageable the motor is paired with a 400 watt hour battery integrated into the
08:30frame and like many a 250 watt hour extender can be added using the bottle cage mounts should you require
08:37the extra juice the bike's frame is made from cannondale series 2 carbon and features heavily drop seat
08:44stays and slim rear tubing all in aid of a more compliant rear end it's another case of endurance
08:50tuned geometry too with cannondale focusing the synapse neo all-road on comfort and control the build is
08:57finished off with a sram force axis explore groupset and 40 millimeter vittoria torrenio tires for mixed
09:03surfaces a perfect middle ground of grip and rolling resistance so let us know which e-bike would you love
09:11to
09:12the ride in 2025.
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