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While the idea of a lightweight e-bike with a reduced power motor and small-capacity battery has been around for quite some time, it’s taken until now for brands to really invest in the concept. As such, 2022 was a pivotal year for diet e-bikes, as new motors from Fazua and TQ ushered in a flurry of exciting models to the market.
But which one gets our vote? We recently tested four of the hottest mid-power e-bikes to answer that very question.
FORESTAL CYON NEON 29 £9,999.99
For a small brand, Forestal has bold ambitions, and its first bike – the Cyon – is an impressive feat. Rather than go for the easy option, it has taken a compact, lightweight Bafang motor and developed its own software and calibration. As such, the 1.95kg unit packs 60Nm of torque and 400W of peak power. And it feels every bit as strong as the numbers suggest, with the power to deconstruct the most devious of technical
