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We road-test all this year’s best electric bikes, from folding Bromptons to family-friendly Raleighs and Swytchbike conversion kits. They are: Best overall: Decathlon LD 920 E Best value: Halfords Carrera Actuate Best folding e-bike: Brompton Electric C-Line Best premium e-bike: Orbea DM 20 Best Dutch-style e-bike: Volt Burlington
The Carrera Impel is a well built electric bike that's exceedingly good value
£449 – the same price as the Series One – the new Pure Air Second Generation must be considered, with a 500W motor offering a lot more power and larger 10in pneumatic tyres over the 8.5in of the impel and Series One, giving you a smoother ride over potholes. For Xiaomi Pro 2, also comes into consideration. At the same price as the Series One, you get a slightly longer 28-mile range per charge and an accompanying app with extra features such as motor lock and cruise control. However, it doesn’t come with a USB point and Xiaomi doesn’t go the extra green mile by planting trees with ...