Our new review format – we'd like your feedback

[Rasmus]

Hi everyone,

We've just published the first review in our new format for the bikes we test ourselves. It's built around one idea: measure everything, and show all of it.

The first one is the Jasion Thunder Pro ST, a full-suspension fat-tire e-bike:
Jasion Thunder Pro Review: We Tested Every Claim

What's different

• The same tests for every bike. Every e-bike goes through the same tests on the same documented courses: two range tests, at least two hill climbs, 0–20 mph acceleration, braking distance, a verified weigh-in and a timed assembly.
• Claims checked against measurements. We put the manufacturer's claims side by side with what we measured. Jasion's 35 mph top speed held up (GPS-verified). The 500 lb payload claim turned out to be, in Jasion's own words, a 270 lb riding limit.
• Results in context. Every result is shown next to similar bikes and the 86 e-bikes we've tested the same way, so you can see at a glance whether a number is good for its class.
• A score built only from our own tests. The review shows how every part of it was calculated.
• Who should NOT buy it. Every review says who the bike is a poor fit for, not just who it suits.
  

The full test protocol is public if you want to dig into the details: How We Test Bikes

What we'd like to hear from you

• Is anything missing that you'd want to know before buying a bike?
• Which results matter most to you: range, hill climbing, braking, comfort, weight, or something else?
• The review is long. Is it easy to find what you're looking for, or should we change the layout?
• Do any of the tests seem unfair? For example, we test range at medium and max assist, while Jasion's 90-mile figure is for the lowest assist level. Should we add a lowest-assist range test too?
• Which bikes should we test next?
  

Anything else, good or bad, is welcome too. We read every reply and will use them to shape the next reviews.

Thanks,
Rasmus

[GirishH]

@Rasmus, the new bike review format looks great! One suggestion I did have is to move the video review—which is currently buried at the very bottom—up to the top along with the verdict and summary.

​That way, those who prefer visuals over text can watch the video right away, alongside the slideshow photos.

​That's my initial thought; I'll dig into it more later!

(09-24-2026, 09:49 AM)Rasmus Wrote:  Hi everyone,

We've just published the first review in our new format for the bikes we test ourselves. It's built around one idea: measure everything, and show all of it.

The first one is the Jasion Thunder Pro ST, a full-suspension fat-tire e-bike:
Jasion Thunder Pro Review: We Tested Every Claim

What's different

• The same tests for every bike. Every e-bike goes through the same tests on the same documented courses: two range tests, at least two hill climbs, 0–20 mph acceleration, braking distance, a verified weigh-in and a timed assembly.
• Claims checked against measurements. We put the manufacturer's claims side by side with what we measured. Jasion's 35 mph top speed held up (GPS-verified). The 500 lb payload claim turned out to be, in Jasion's own words, a 270 lb riding limit.
• Results in context. Every result is shown next to similar bikes and the 86 e-bikes we've tested the same way, so you can see at a glance whether a number is good for its class.
• A score built only from our own tests. The review shows how every part of it was calculated.
• Who should NOT buy it. Every review says who the bike is a poor fit for, not just who it suits.
  

The full test protocol is public if you want to dig into the details: How We Test Bikes

What we'd like to hear from you

• Is anything missing that you'd want to know before buying a bike?
• Which results matter most to you: range, hill climbing, braking, comfort, weight, or something else?
• The review is long. Is it easy to find what you're looking for, or should we change the layout?
• Do any of the tests seem unfair? For example, we test range at medium and max assist, while Jasion's 90-mile figure is for the lowest assist level. Should we add a lowest-assist range test too?
• Which bikes should we test next?
  

Anything else, good or bad, is welcome too. We read every reply and will use them to shape the next reviews.

Thanks,
Rasmus

[Flowrider]

My first impressions are that it's a great setup. As I use it more I'll offer personal feedback.

But a great start! 😁

[Jesper]

I have yet to review the new testing protocols, but if they are comprehensive under "real world" conditions I applaud the changes.

Given the broad range of ebikes out there it might help to categorize the bikes into specific groups (power rating, drive types, weight, style/type- road, MTB, folder; etc.) to help those looking for one. Price is general category, but is not a feature, not quality indicator and I would avoid using it except to indicate the cost of a bike as it was outfitted when tested; especially if features are not typical for a general purchase of a base model.

[SPINMAN]

Rasmus, that's great! I will look at the new testing protocols a little closer and review your upgrades and give a response shortly. I know it will be very detailed and complete and perhaps I could volunteer some contributions to future reviews. In the meantime, I wanted to post your in depth explanation of E-bikes. It's extraordinary in detail and knowledge. Quite a long read but each section is extremely detailed. My original thought of what to look at for a possible future purchase has changed based on this deep dive. Watching the YouTube video now.
Thanks!

https://www.bikeride.com/best-electric-bikes/#js-lists-page-content

[Rasmus]

Thanks all, great to read your replies.

(09-28-2026, 02:53 AM)GirishH Wrote:  @Rasmus, the new bike review format looks great! One suggestion I did have is to move the video review—which is currently buried at the very bottom—up to the top along with the verdict and summary.

​That way, those who prefer visuals over text can watch the video right away, alongside the slideshow photos.

​That's my initial thought; I'll dig into it more later!

I think it's a fair point and we previously had the videos as the top. But right now we'd like to focus on having higher quality written reviews with a lot of interesting data and comparisons, together with "gif" clips to show information on the website, and then the videos mainly on Youtube for those that prefer video format. Videos are great for showing the bikes, but it can't include as much information/comparison as an article.

(10-21-2026, 03:00 AM)Flowrider Wrote:  My first impressions are that it's a great setup. As I use it more I'll offer personal feedback.

But a great start! 😁

Thanks, looking forward to hearing what you think

(10-21-2026, 07:44 PM)Jesper Wrote:  I have yet to review the new testing protocols, but if they are comprehensive under "real world" conditions I applaud the changes.

Given the broad range of ebikes out there it might help to categorize the bikes into specific groups (power rating, drive types, weight, style/type- road, MTB, folder; etc.) to help those looking for one. Price is general category, but is not a feature, not quality indicator and I would avoid using it except to indicate the cost of a bike as it was outfitted when tested; especially if features are not typical for a general purchase of a base model.

Good point! I agree on categories, and we have categories that you can click to find only bikes with certain features. Also the database behind the reviews already groups bikes by type, so when we compare average numbers we do it only against its own class.

(10-21-2026, 08:46 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:  Rasmus, that's great! I will look at the new testing protocols a little closer and review your upgrades and give a response shortly. I know it will be very detailed and complete and perhaps I could volunteer some contributions to future reviews. In the meantime, I wanted to post your in depth explanation of E-bikes. It's extraordinary in detail and knowledge. Quite a long read but each section is extremely detailed. My original thought of what to look at for a possible future purchase has changed based on this deep dive. Watching the YouTube video now.
Thanks!

https://www.bikeride.com/best-electric-bikes/#js-lists-page-content

Thanks, glad you like it

Since this thread started we’ve published three more in the same format: the Ford Bronco E-Bike, the Heybike Hybrid and the CYCROWN Nomad Pro, so there’s more to compare now: https://www.bikeride.com/first-hand-tests/

[meamoantonio]

You guys open to having other people test bikes for you? I’d be super down to test some road bikes