Comparison of the best electric Gravel Bikes of 2021
After our comparison of the 10 best Gravel Bikes, it was essential to introduce you the electric gravel bikes.
With the popularity of the electrically assisted bicycle and the Gravel Bike, bike manufacturers have decided to innovate by offering us electric Gravel bikes! What we can say is that the magic happens. The electric gravel bike is geared for adventure and performance. As well as the traditional Gravel bike, the electric Gravel Bike is a bike halfway between a road bike and a mountain bike.
The electric Gravel is an all-purpose bike, a bike that performs well on the road as well as on the trails. The ideal bike to have fun, to go to work or to go bike packing on holiday.
The best electric Gravel Bikes
| Fuji E-Jari | BH Core GravelX | Cannondale Topstpotne Neo Lefty | BH Core GravelX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price incl. VAT | €3,799 | €3,499 | €5,799 | €3,599 |
| Engine | Fazua Evation mid-motor 250 W | BH 2ESMAG | Bosch Performance CX 250W | BH 2E-36V |
| Battery | 250Wh | 540Wh | 500Wh | 540Wh |
| Transmission | Shimano GRX 11v | Shimano GRX 11v | Shimano GRX/SLX 11v | Shimano 105 11v |
| Frame/Fork | Aluminium/Carbon | Aluminium/Carbon | Carbon/Lefty Oliver, 30mm travel | Aluminium/Carbon |
| Tyres | WTB Riddler 700x45c | Schwalbe G-One 700x38C | WTB Resolute 650bx42c | Schwalbe G-One 700 x 38/td> |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX Hydraulic | Shimano GRX Hydraulic | Shimano GRX Hydraulic | Shimano 105 Hydraulic |
The details that make a difference on an electric gravel bike
Like its traditional counterpart, The electric Gravel Bike is a bike with the latest technological advances in equipment:
- Hydraulic disc brakes: for more braking power.
- 10/11 speeds transmission: to take you further.
- Carbon frame and/or fork: to reduce the overall weight of the bike
- The latest Bosch/Yamaha engines giving you a range of up to 100km
A very high level of performance has been achieved with this new type of electrically assisted bicycle. This will appeal to those looking for a new bike that can do anything, travel any distance on any road.
In summary
The choice of your Electric Gravel Bike will depend on several elements (practicality, budget, engine, battery, etc.).The transmission is an element not to be neglected in your choice, just like the engine and the battery. If today all electric Gravel Bikes are equipped with a motor of more than 500Wh, it is advisable to choose a battery that can provide you with enough energy to power the motor.
For more simplicity, you can opt for a removable battery so that you can change it at home.
