Heybike's Latest Foldable Commuter Bike Has Kept My Car in the Driveway for Weeks. It's Now $500 Cheaper
Key takeaways
- This foldable ebike is now priced lower than most of its competitors without sacrificing performance or safety on the roads.
- Commuter ebikes are, in my opinion, the weirdest category of bikes out there.
- Of the many brands in this space, Heybike's Ranger series is a reliable distance-focused option with few compromises.
This foldable ebike is now priced lower than most of its competitors without sacrificing performance or safety on the roads.
Commuter ebikes are, in my opinion, the weirdest category of bikes out there. In a world where many enthusiast cyclists dedicate hours upon hours to shaving as much weight from their kit as possible, commuter ebikes stand alone. They're heavy, often encourage a seat position that feels anathema to most other bikes and come with features aimed at making you as visible as possible to the other vehicles you share the road with.
Of the many brands in this space, Heybike's Ranger series is a reliable distance-focused option with few compromises. Its latest bike, the Ranger 3.0 Pro, is an ebike aimed lagrely at replacing your car. And with some narrow exceptions, it did that for me really well.