You won’t find many electric mountain bikes for under $500 since they’re typically larger than commuter e-bikes. One exception, however, is the Totem Victor 2.0, which is not only affordable, but also a well-designed electric mountain bike with 21 speeds and a pair of 26-inch wheels. With so much going for it, it’s no surprise that the Victor 2.0 has appeared on multiple lists of the best affordable electric bikes available, including from Heavy and eBicycles.com.
Because it’s a full-sized bike, it should be comfortable for riders of all shapes and sizes, especially since its stem angle can be adjusted. Powered by a 350-watt motor, the bike can reach 25 miles per hour. Its 36-volt 10.4 Ah battery also has enough capacity to take you between 20 and 40 miles, and can recharge in 2 to 3 hours with a 3A fast charger. The battery is removable and swappable, giving you even further range if you’ve got extra batteries on hand. Another nice touch is that the bike comes 85% assembled.
Its larger size does make the bike heavier than other cheap e-bikes, so it’s not as easy to carry around or store. Another drawback is that there are no storage capabilities built onto the bike’s frame, which is a bit frustrating. If you can live with that, you can find the Totem Victor 2.0 for $489.99 on Amazon, where it has an overall user rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on nearly 500 customer reviews. The e-bike comes in either white or black.
