Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, can make riding a bike a breeze. But buying a new e-bike may not be so easy on your budget as some models cost over $10,000!

Consumer Reports is here to help, breaking down the options and revealing top picks from its latest tests.

From horns and whistles to turn signals and extra cargo space, e-bikes offer plenty of features. And they’re a great option for many different lifestyles.

“There are generally two reasons people buy an e-bike: either they’re getting back into biking and it’s helpful getting over those hills or flattening the hills, or they’re using it to commute and it’s replacing a vehicle,” Consumer Reports’ Rich Handel explained.

There are two main types of e-bikes: pedal-assist bikes have an electric motor that kicks in when you ped

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