This one is modular with a quick disconnect plug on the right seat stay for wheel maintenance or motor replacement. Geared motors produce a bit of noise and can wear out faster than gearless but should last several years. It’s light weight (compared with most gearless designs) and small so it doesn’t stand out. The motor used here is a standard 350 watt geared design with decent torque and efficient freewheeling. With seven gears to choose from when riding (and both pedal assist and throttle mode) this bike is comfortable on streets, dirt paths and going up moderate sized hills (or pedaling in off-mode). The basket and rear rack add a lot of utility (even though the rear rack uses larger gauge tubing that doesn’t work with all panniers) and I just think it looks good with the wires and cables all run through the frame. And it’s very affordable at just under $1,500. For me it was comfortable to ride having a suspension fork, padded saddle, oversized tires and swept back hendle bars.

Has an emphasis on safety with front and rear LED lights and brakes that cut power to the motor. It’s well balanced with a centrally located battery pack. The Long Beach Cruiser is one of my favorite Big Cat electric bikes.