The Expert: I've been testing bikes and other gear for more than 20 years, leading the product review and gear teams for half a dozen magazines and web sites. Best Folding E-Bike: Radpower Bikes Radmini 4.Best Fat-Tire E-Bike: Radpower Bikes RadRunner 2.Best Cruiser E-Bike: Electric Bike Company Model E.Best Singlespeed: Radpower Bikes RadMission.And while many non-assist bikes are hard to find due to kinks (or outright breaks) in the global supply-chain, many of the affordable e-bikes sold by consumer-direct brands are still available online and can be shipped to your door in a week or less. The steady increase in gas prices (in late Spring they averaged $4.99 across the country) has made these lower-cost e-bikes an even more attractive option for short trips or leisurely recreation. The joy of riding e-bikes, and the cost-effective convenience they bring to everyday transportation has helped electric-assist bicycles, especially the cheap e-bike models that cost less than $1,800 included here, skyrocket in popularity. We’ll be evaluating this list monthly to make sure we’re bringing you the most up-to-date products and industry information. Editor's Note: We have reviewed this article and still stand by our recommendations for the best cheap electric bikes on the market as of June 2022.