Velotric Discover 3 Electric Bike

The Velotric Tempo is one of the most unique lightweight city ebikes we’ve tested, combining an experience that feels natural with smart features such as Pulse Mode heart-rate training. In this review, we test the ride, tech, and real-world performance to see if this is the best lightweight commuter ebike you can buy right now.

The Segway Muxi is a short-tail cargo eBike that combines genuine beach cruiser comfort with one of the deepest technology stacks the Freshly Charged team has encountered at this price point, covering everything from adaptive hill assist and regenerative braking to AirLock wireless security and rear radar collision warnings. Andrew put it through a full field session testing each of those systems in real conditions, and most of them hold up. There are legitimate criticisms, such as no fenders at $1,699, no front suspension, and a passenger kit that leaves your passenger with nothing to hold. None of these undercut the core case too severely, but they are thins to know before you buy. If you want a bike that has a quality build, is good looking, and has an impressive tech stack for commuters, the Muxi is available through the Segway dealer network.

The Aventon Pace 5 is a comfort-first pavement cruiser that packs more technology than anything else in its class, and Andrew and Jimmy put it through a full field session to see if the hardware lives up to the spec sheet. The headline additions are a regen braking system uncommon at this price point and a serious security stack, both of which held up well in testing. The criticisms are short, and the biggest one has more to do with Aventon's own lineup than anything wrong with the bike itself.

The Velotric GoMad is a short-tail cargo e-bike that bridges the gap between utility hauler and legitimate commuter, built around a 750W rear hub motor (1,300W peak) with 85Nm of torque, 20x4" Kenda fat tires, and a custom ride mode that unlocks throttle up to 20 mph and pedal assist up to 28 mph simultaneously, a combination that's rare in the cargo segment. The 802Wh battery, RST Guide hydraulic suspension fork with 100mm of travel, Tektro hydraulic brakes, TFT LCD display, and 500 lb payload capacity round out a spec sheet that punches well above what most compact cargo bikes offer, and Velotric backs it all with dual UL certifications, IPX6 water resistance (IPX7 battery), Apple Find My integration, and a 1,200+ dealer network for real-world service support makes the GoMad worth a long look.

The new Lectric XPeak 2.0 brings notable upgrades, including a torque sensor, reinforced frame, improved derailleur, and a color LCD display, building on the reliable, affordable legacy of the original. While improvements like puncture-resistant tires and better grips enhance performance, some aspects like battery removal and headlight strength could use refinement. It’s a stellar long-range value e-bike.