GoTrax Z4 Pro Folding Ebike vs GoPowerBike GoLite Folding E-Bike

The GoLite is the safer pick for most commuters. It arrives fully assembled, weighs 49 lb, and comes with a pannier, lock, phone holder and bottle holder. The Z4 Pro has the better spec sheet on paper: 4-inch fat tires, front suspension, a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain and a rear rack. Owners of the Z4 Pro report brakes that fail on hills, a shifter that does nothing and a real-world range near 15 miles, so its extra hardware does not translate into a better ride. Choose the Z4 Pro only if fat tires and suspension on rough ground matter more to you than reliability.

• Choose the GoTrax Z4 Pro if you ride gravel, dirt or broken pavement and want fat tires, front suspension and a rear rack on a folding frame.
• Choose the GoPowerBike GoLite if you want a lighter folding bike that arrives ready to ride with accessories included and a 20 mph limit you can trust.