Electric Bikes | URBAN & Mountain (E-MTB)
You’ve heard about electric bicycles (also called e-bikes or ebikes) and how their pedal assist technology is making life so much more fun and convenient for cyclists of all ages, abilities, and riding styles. We’re proud to offer the largest selection of electric bikes from the very best brands. Choose from Trek electric mountain bikes; Trek urban/recreation e-bikes; Electra urban/recreation e-bikes; Trek’s electric road bike; Electra comfort/cruiser e-bikes; Vintage Electric’s urban/recreation (commuter) e-bike; and Xtracycle’s cargo e-bike.
With so many different styles of e-bikes on the market these days, how do you know which one is right for YOU?
For the most comprehensive answer to this question, check out our guide: How to Choose the Right Electric Bike for Your Lifestyle.
For a faster review with links to specific models we carry, start here by determining what you want to use an e-bike for:
Riding Trails and/or Gravel Roads
Mountain e-bikes are the right choice for dirt adventures. Pedal-assist technology allows for longer rides and will make climbs a bit easier while you still enjoy a motor-free descent. E-bikes also level the playing field in group rides, allowing for families and other groups with differing skill, fitness, and health levels to ride together.
Commuting / Getting Around Town / off-road exploring
Looking for a better way to get around town and explore your environment? Go car-free with a wide variety of electric commuter / hybrid bikes. Use power when you need it, pedals when you don’t. Most models are efficient on dirt paths as well as pavement. These bikes will help you get outside, stay active, and have fun.
Commuting / getting around town / Hauling (kids & cargo!), in an upright position
Some folks are more comfortable riding in an upright position on a cushy saddle and nice, wide handlebars. Specifically made for everyday transportation and leisure riding, comfort / cruiser electric bicycles will take you from week to weekend and back again in comfortable, confident style.
LONG DISTANCE ROAD RIDES
The ride is better when everyone's together. Of all the things that make rides great, it's the company you keep that matters most. An electric road bike lets you keep company with anyone, anywhere — even if they’re faster, even when you’re climbing, and even when you’re riding all day.
free test rides • Unlimited free tune-ups • financing available
Test rides are always FREE — try out as many different models as you like … we want you to be super happy with your bike!
And keep in mind, when you purchase any bicycle from Epicenter Cycling, you receive unlimited FREE tune-ups for the life of your bike. We also include a full bicycle fit and saddle sizing at no charge. A 10% accessory discount for the first year puts the cherry on top!
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“I’m excited about e-bikes because I’ve heard so many first-hand stories of how they have changed peoples’ lives. There’s the 75 year old great-grandpa whose life was recharged by being able to enjoy dirt roads on an e-bike. The overweight young man who was too daunted by a traditional bike but gained fitness — and lost pounds — with a pedal assist mountain bike. The family that couldn’t afford a second car, so used an electric commuter bike to fill in the gaps. The CEO who made the electric bike her ONLY way to commute. A friend who was struggling with fitness can now ride with friends. And a former competitive athlete, now older and dealing with crappy knees — e-bike to the rescue!
Not to mention the multitude of people who just want to have FUN riding a bike. And e-bikes DO make it FUN — whether you’re charging the trails, commuting to work and running errands, or simply in it for adventure ... going wherever your path takes you, whether it’s dirt or pavement.”
Mountain / Off-Road E-Bikes
Electric mountain bikes (eMTBs) amplify your pedaling power while amplifying the amount of fun you’ll have on the trail. Get more of what makes mountain biking great with an electric mountain bike. Ride more often, cover more ground, and clean climbs you never thought possible. Electric mountain bikes are also an ideal solution for mixed-level group rides, allowing for families and other groups with differing skill, fitness, and health levels to ride together.
Learn where you can ride an eMTB in the Santa Cruz area here.
TREK ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES
Trek electric-assist mountain bikes amplify your pedaling power while amplifying the amount of fun you'll have on the trail. Go farther, go faster, and go more places on an e-MTB. These are the e-bikes that let you enjoy more of everything that makes mountain biking great.
Trek Rail 9.8 >
Rail 9.8 is a long-travel carbon electric mountain bike that rips just as hard as our beefiest trail rigs and powers you right back up the mountain. It features awesome upgrades to the suspension, drivetrain, and brakes for exceptional performance on the gnarliest runs. Solid Charcoal/Radioactive Orange, Gloss Purple Phaze/Matte Raw Carbon or Solid Charcoal to Root Beer Ano Decal.
< Trek Rail 9.7
Rail 9.7 is a long-travel carbon electric mountain bike that gets you to the fun stuff faster. It’s feels and rides just like our rowdiest trail bikes, and it's built with the same trail-specific tech. The difference is that the powerful new Bosch drive system zips up climbs so you can spend less time grinding and more time getting rad. Solid Charcoal to Root Beer Ano Decal, Raw Carbon/Volt, Solid Charcoal/Radioactive Orange or Gloss Purple Phaze/Matte Raw Carbon.
Trek E-Caliber 9.6 >
E-Caliber 9.6 is a carbon electric mountain bike that rides—and looks—like a traditional cross country bike. The compact Fazua drive system lets you do more of what you love with subtle, natural-feeling assist that doesn't overpower the physical and technical challenges of the trail. Satin Lithium Grey/Trek Black.
< Trek Powerfly 4
Powerfly 4 is Trek’s most affordable electric mountain bike. It's built with parts that hold up, like a smooth-shifting Shimano drivetrain, and a powerful Bosch motor. Plus, it features our user-friendly Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system that's fully encased in the frame yet doesn't require tools for removal. This bike expands your boundaries and lets you travel to destinations you never thought you'd reach on a mountain bike. Matte Solid Charcoal/Matte Miami, Lithium Grey/Trek Black or Factory Orange/Lithium Grey.
Urban / Recreation E-Bikes
More and more people everyday are discovering how electric city and recreation bikes can transform their daily lives. Also referred to as an urban e-bike or commuter e-bike, this type of pedal assist bicycle spans a wide range of options with price points for every budget. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable way to explore the streets and bike paths in your community, a convenient and fast way to run errands, or an alternative to your car for your daily commute, there is an e-bike perfect for you. Most models are at home equally on dirt as they are pavement!
We carry reliable, stylish and high quality city/recreation e-bikes from Trek, Electra and Vintage Electric. Let’s take a look at some of our most popular options so you can discover which will best transform YOUR life!
TREK URBAN/RECREATION E-BIKES
Trek’s city/recreation electric bikes are built for the daily routine as well as spontaneous adventures. They make it easier to haul, easier to commute, and easier to explore. Plus, they’re quick and smooth, with predictable, easy-to-control power and a long-lasting removable battery that recharges at any household outlet.
Trek Allant+ 9.9S >
Allant+ 9.9S is the ultimate e-bike, one that’s more than worthy of replacing your car. The super powerful Bosch Performance Speed motor and extra long-range battery let you go fast and far for long-distance commutes and speedy weekend rides. Plus, the light carbon frame is trimmed with thoughtful features designed specifically for dedicated e-bike riders, including a controller that integrates with your smartphone so you can use it for directions, music, and more. See below for the Stagger version. Matte Trek Black/Gloss Red.
< Allant+ 9.9S Stagger
This is the Stagger version of the e-bike above. Allant+ 9.9S Stagger is the ultimate e-bike, one that’s more than worthy of replacing your car. The super powerful Bosch Performance Speed motor and extra long-range battery let you go fast and far for long-distance commutes and speedy weekend rides. Plus, the light carbon frame is trimmed with thoughtful features designed specifically for dedicated e-bike riders, including a controller that integrates with your smartphone so you can use it for directions, music, and more. Matte Trek Black/Gloss Red.
Trek Allant+ 8S >
Allant+ 8S is a performance e-bike built for riders who want to go far and go fast. The super powerful Bosch Performance Speed motor and extra long-lasting battery are perfect for long-distance commuters and avid e-bike riders. It also has thoughtful design features created specifically for people who prefer riding their bike over driving their car. And, your smartphone doubles as your controller, so you can use it for directions, music, and more. See below for the Stagger version. Rage Red, Lithium Grey or Matte Metallic Gunmetal.
< Trek Allant+ 8S Stagger
This is the Stagger version of the e-bike above. Allant+ 8S Stagger is a performance e-bike built for riders who want to go far and go fast. The super powerful Bosch Performance Speed motor and extra long-lasting battery are perfect for long-distance commuters and avid e-bike riders. It also has thoughtful design features created specifically for people who prefer riding their bike over driving their car. And, your smartphone doubles as your controller, so you can use it for directions, music, and more. Lithium Grey, Matte Metallic Gunmetal or Rage Red.
Trek Allant+ 8 >
Allant+ 8 is built for committed e-bike riders who value high-performance, style, and capability. It's the ideal choice for commuters who favor the power and reliability of a Bosch pedal-assist system, riders who appreciate great design, and anyone who's tired of waiting in traffic and paying for parking. See below for the Stagger version. Matte Metallic Gunmetal.
< Trek Allant+ 8 Stagger
This is the Stagger version of the e-bike above. Allant+ 8 Stagger is built for committed e-bike riders who value high-performance, style, and capability. It's the ideal choice for commuters who favor the power and reliability of a Bosch pedal-assist system, riders who appreciate great design, and anyone who's tired of waiting in traffic and paying for parking. Matte Metallic Gunmetal.
Trek Allant+ 7S >
Allant+ 7S is a performance e-bike built for riders and commuters who want a fast, stylish e-bike with the added road-smoothing benefits of a suspension fork. A super powerful Bosch Performance Speed motor, quality parts, and a wealth of thoughtful design details make this electric bike a smart solution for getting around town every day. See below for the Stagger version. Nautical Navy or Matte Quicksilver.
< Trek Allant+ 7S Stagger
This is the Stagger version of the e-bike above. Allant+ 7S Stagger is a performance e-bike built for riders and commuters who want a fast, stylish e-bike with the added road-smoothing benefits of a suspension fork. A super powerful Bosch Performance Speed motor, quality parts, and a wealth of thoughtful design details make this electric bike a smart solution for getting around town every day. Matte Quicksilver or Nautical.
Trek Verve+ 3 >
Verve+ 3 is an electric hybrid bike that gives your daily cruises, commutes, and workouts a boost. The Bosch pedal-assist system is powerful and reliable, and the battery is fully encased in the frame for great looks and better balance. Plus, you don't need any tools to remove it! This e-bike comes equipped with parts that put your comfort and safety first, like a road-smoothing suspension seatpost, wide, stable tires, and front and rear lights. See below for the Lowstep version. Matte Trek Black.
< Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep
This is the Lowstep version of the e-bike above. Verve+ 3 Lowstep is an electric hybrid bike that gives your daily cruises, commutes, and workouts a boost. The Bosch pedal-assist system is powerful and reliable, and the battery is fully encased in the frame for great looks and better balance. Plus, you don't need any tools to remove it! This e-bike comes equipped with parts that put your comfort and safety first, like a road-smoothing suspension seatpost, wide, stable tires, and front and rear lights. Teal or Trek Black.
Shawn Wilson, owner of Epicenter Cycling, walks through everything you need to know about the Trek Verve +3.
Trek Verve+ 2 >
Verve+ 2 is an electric hybrid bike that will help you get out and ride more. Your daily cruises, commutes, and workouts will all get a boost from the reliable Bosch pedal-assist system that sustains speeds of up to 20 mph. Plus, this e-bike is equipped with parts that put your comfort and safety first, like a road-smoothing suspension seatpost, wide, stable tires, and front and rear lights. See below for the Lowstep version. Matte Alpine Blue or Matte Metallic Gunmetal.
< Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep
This is the Lowstep version of the e-bike above. Verve+2 Lowstep is an electric hybrid bike that will help you get out and ride more. Your daily cruises, commutes, and workouts will all get a boost from the reliable Bosch pedal-assist system that sustains speeds of up to 20 mph. Plus, this e-bike is equipped with parts that put your comfort and safety first, like a road-smoothing suspension seatpost, wide, stable tires, and front and rear lights. Magenta, Azure or Matte Metallic Gunmetal.
ELECTRA CITY/RECREATION E-BIKE
Electra, well known for their traditional and electric comfort/cruiser bikes, has now introduced a city/recreation model that handles long commutes as well as leisure rides.
Electra Vale Go!
9D EQ >
Vale Go! 9D EQ will comfortably handle anything from everyday errands to daily commutes to fun getaways. This e-bike features a powerful Bosch Active Line Plus motor and fully integrated battery into a step-thru frame. Bosch's Kiox display delivers Bluetooth connectivity and advanced rider information. Most importantly it's an Electra, so it's a blast to ride. Mahogany Metallic, Zinc, Fern Metallic, Matte Indigo, Sapphire Metallic or Pearlized White.
Shawn Wilson, owner of Epicenter Cycling goes through everything you need to know about the Electra Vale Go!
VINTAGE ELECTRIC CITY/RECREATION E-BIKE
Vintage Electric bikes are engineered for speed. A massively powerful lithium ion batteries and potent direct drive rear hub motors are designed to crush your journey, whatever it may be. Vintage Electric builds their e-bikes to stay on the road for a lifetime just like any other classic vehicle. That’s why every weld, stitch, nut, and bolt has been meticulously, thoughtfully and painstakingly considered before assembly.
We especially love the Vintage Electric Cafe and invite you to come by for a free test ride of this fast, versatile, and stylish, and fast e-bike.
< Vintage Electric Cafe
The all new Vintage Cafe has been amplified. Outfitted with beautiful laser etched wood inlays, Cafe now features Vintage Electric’s latest and all new Vintorque™ technology. Thanks to its pedal assist input – which includes VE’s most finely attuned torque sensor ever – the powerful drivetrain reacts instantly and seamlessly to the motion of your feet. The instant you need power, you’ve got it, resulting in a super-smooth ride, be it uphill or a long straightaway. This wolf in sheep’s clothing is VE’s equivalent of a 500HP V8 … hidden under the hood of the family sedan. Skyline Bronze or Golden Gate Red.
Electric Road Bikes
The ride is better when everyone's together. Of all the things that make rides great, it's the company you keep that matters most. An electric road bike lets you keep company with anyone, anywhere — even if they’re faster, even when you’re climbing, and even when you’re riding all day.
TREK ELECTRIC ROAD BIKES
Trek Domane+ is a performance electric road bike that lets you ride with faster groups, save time on commutes, and enjoy what you love most about road riding. This e-bike pairs the best parts of Trek’s award-winning endurance race bike with an advanced Bosch drive system.
< Trek Domane+ LT
Domane+ LT is a carbon drop-bar electric bike designed for roadies who want an authentic road bike experience with an extra boost. The sleek and efficient Fazua drive system kicks things up a notch when you need it—like riding into a headwind or beating your buddy up a climb—but doesn't drag or hold you back when it's not in use. Radioactive Red/Trek Black, Rage Red to Deep Dark Blue Fade, Gloss Purple Flip or Dnister Black.
Comfort / Cruiser E-Bikes
Comfort / cruiser e-bikes are perfect for people who are more comfortable riding in an upright position on a cushy saddle with nice, wide handlebars. Specifically made for everyday transportation and leisure riding, comfort / cruiser electric bicycles will take you from week to weekend and back again in comfortable, confident style. We’re proud to carry Electra, which offers a wide range of options.
ELECTRA COMFORT/CRUISER E-BIKES
Go to work. Go to the beach. Go to the store. Go further. Go somewhere you’ve never been before. Wherever it is, Electra’s Bosch-powered Go! e-bikes make it easier, faster and way more fun to get there. You can ride like the wind without breaking a sweat. They’re simple, intuitive, capable and comfortable. We’d venture to guess you’ll be spending a lot more time on two wheels from now on. All you have to do is get on and Go!
< Electra Townie Path Go!
10D EQ
Step-Over
For those looking to explore more, ride farther and climb hills faster. The Townie Path Go! 10D EQ is the e-biker’s e-bike, combining versatility, technology and style into the next evolution of e-bikes. It features a Bosch Performance Line motor, integrated battery, SmartphoneHub controller, hydraulic disc brakes and our patented Flat Foot Technology® for ultimate comfort and control. See below for the step-thru version. Matte Oxblood, Black or Nardo Grey.
Electra Townie Path Go! 10D EQ Step-Thru >
This is the Step-Thru version of the bike above. For those looking to explore more, ride farther and climb hills faster. The Townie Path Go! 10D EQ is the e-biker’s e-bike, combining versatility, technology and style into the next evolution of e-bikes. It features a Bosch Performance Line motor, integrated battery, SmartphoneHub controller, hydraulic disc brakes and our patented Flat Foot Technology® for ultimate comfort and control. Aqua Metallic, Holographic, Olive or Pearl White.
< Electra Townie Go! 7D Step-Over
The Townie Go! 7D combines the comfort and control of the best-selling bike in the U.S. with the power and fun of an e-bike. With 3 levels of support, 26" tires and Electra's patented Flat Foot Technology®, you can go faster, farther, and funner for less than you thought possible. See below for the step-thru version. Olive or Matte Black.
Electra Townie Go! 7D Step-Thru >
This is the step-thru version of the e-bike above. The Townie Go! 7D combines the comfort and control of the best-selling bike in the U.S. with the power and fun of an e-bike. With 3 levels of support, 26" tires and Electra's patented Flat Foot Technology®, you can go faster, farther, and funner for less than you thought possible. Zinfandel, Mint Mojito, Icy Blue, Cream or Storm Cloud.
< Electra Townie Go! 8D Step-Over
The Electra Townie® Go! 8D EQ with a Bosch Active System motor and Flat Foot Technology® frame geometry make this e-bike the perfect blend of comfort, control and fun. With up to a 70 mile range, you can go to work, go to the store, go wherever you want without breaking a sweat. This pedal-assist e-bike is easy to use and a blast to ride. Just get on and Go! See below for the step-thru version. Matte Cadet Blue or Matte Black.
Electra Townie Go! 8D Step-Thru >
The Electra Townie® Go! 8D EQ with a Bosch Active System motor and Flat Foot Technology® frame geometry make this e-bike the perfect blend of comfort, control and fun. With up to a 70 mile range, you can go to work, go to the store, go wherever you want without breaking a sweat. This pedal-assist e-bike is easy to use and a blast to ride. Just get on and Go! Chili Red, Oxford Blue, Seafoam or Turquoise.
Electra Townie Go! 5i Step-Over
Go to the market. Go to the beach. Go get coffee. The Townie® Go! 5i is an easy-to-use, fun-to-ride, pedal assist e-bike with surprising power that’ll make you want to go forever. With the Bosch Active Line Plus system and Electra's Flat Foot Technology®, climb hills and shorten distances with ease. It’s impossible not to smile while riding a Townie Go! Ebony or Anthracite.
Electra Townie Go! 5i Step-Thru
This is the step-thru version of the e-bike featured above. It, too, is an easy-to-use, fun-to-ride, pedal assist e-bike with surprising power that’ll make you want to go forever. With the Bosch Active Line Plus system and Electra's Flat Foot Technology®, climb hills and shorten distances with ease. It’s impossible not to smile while riding a Townie Go! Green Tea, Jade, Ebony, Glacier Blue or Cloud Grey.
XTRACYCLE ELECTRIC CARGO BIKE
< Xtracycle Edgerunner Swoop Electric Cargo Bike
With Xtracycle’s Edgerunner Swoop electric cargo bike, you can carry virtually anything … only with superhuman strength! Load up the kids and head to the grocery store. Or pack up all your climbing gear for a climbing session at Pacific Edge. Beach days are made easy, as are overnight trips and shopping excursions to the local thrift. Hills along the way? No problem! With e-assist, you adjust the level of boost you want and ride like the wind!