Hurley Amped S E-Bike vs Huffy Thunder Road Electric Bike 20

Buy the Hurley Amped S for adult commuting: it is a Class 2 bike with a 350W motor, 20 mph top speed, 7 gears and a 30-mile range, and owners describe it as a simple, solid city bike. The Huffy Thunder Road is a 20-inch retro cruiser for kids and casual riders, capped at 15 mph with one gear and a 250W motor. The Hurley is the better-built commuter; the Huffy is the lighter, simpler, more playful ride.

• Choose the Hurley Amped S if you are an adult commuting on pavement and want 20 mph assist, gears for hills and a bike sized for daily riding.
• Choose the Huffy Thunder Road if you want a low-step retro cruiser for a young or casual rider on flat, short trips at modest speed.