BEST SPEC FOR THE MONEY:

Add It Up. The parts alone are more than the price of the whole bike. Customers have told us that similar top rated eBikes (Made In Taiwan / Not China) with these high grade specs will cost $3,000 and up.

SHOPPING COMPARISON

Shimano Mid Drive Is the BEST eBike System
Mid-drive keeps the center of gravity low = best handling
Mid-drive keeps the suspension loads optimized = best suspension performance
Mid-drive = you can use any Level of wheels you desire up to top tier custom level
Shimano is the Leading Manufacturer of Bicycle parts and Top Tier in eBike technology = best warranty and support and best integrated systems.
Newest electric Shimano STEPS E5000 ebike mid drive technology powers your Motobecane Elite eUrban

Shimano says this about the Steps technology: MORE POWERFUL / Efficient "increased rigidity and better power transfer... increase in motor efficiency so you can travel further per charge" E5000 is LIGHTER too: "Shimano's Lightest mid drive motor at only 5.5 lbs"

Shimano Steps ebike Reviews: BAV "…very happy with it. .…Works great for technical stuff, especially the torque based power in trail mode. Boost is great for really steep climbs. I can recommend it definitely!"

If you see a bike priced similar to Bikesdirect.com special sale pricing, make sure you are comparing apples to apples:
• AIR SunTour LockOut Suspension Forks- AIR is the best tech for suspension forks Period!
• FULL SHIMANO Drivetrain • SHIMANO STEPS MID DRIVE MOTOR
•~90+ MILE RANGE • 500WH SHIMANO authorized Smart LithiumIon Battery •SHIMANO Hydraulic Disc Brakes
•~$172 FREE Rear Rack and Front+Rear Fenders, FREE eBike Rated Kickstand

 

We've shopped around and those other bikes are either:
1) Lower Tech / Heavy Hub Drive, or 2) NOT Best Performing SHIMANO MID DRIVE MOTORS 3) have lower spec parts such as NOT AIR Forks, housebrand tires/bar/stem/seatpost or 4) ALL of 1 and 2 and 3

TOP REVIEWS

The Motobecane USA line-up has been top rated. Motobecane USA has numerous accolades over the past nearly 30 years from RoadBikeReview, MountainBikeReview, Bicycling Magazine (Editors Choice), BIKE Mag, Mountain Bike Action, RoadBikeAction and more respected journalists. Scroll down to read the reviews.

We have sold thousands of Motobecanes. Here is what just a few magazines and customers say:

Bicycling Magazine says (Motobecane) carves the trails and has "components normally found on bikes costing thousands more..."

Dirt Rag Magazine editor rides (Motobecane) in several 24 HOUR Races and raves: "In addition to The Wilderness 101, I completed the Wild 100 (kilometers) and a 96 mile Duo Class 24-hour race on the Fantom Team. The biggest compliment I can give the bike is to say that I didn't have to think much about it during those events. ...handling is well mannered and intuitive. Carving through tight singletrack is a breeze...the bike loves to go downhill fast. During the aforementioned 24-hour race, there is a long, fast downhill where I routinely blew by hardtail racers like they were standing still. When my quarry wasn't eager to yield the A line, I went for the gusto and passed on the B line..."

Joe M. "...Legit Bikes! I've ridden my Motobecane FLY HydroformALU for thousands of miles all over the East Coast, TN/GA/NC, Black Mountain, Pisgah, Nantahala...Silver buckle in the Colorado Leadville 100...Ride is incredible, kept up with NC locals on their Knolly full suspension down some black diamond trails"

Robson "...Frame is strong....this (Motobecane) one just goes and I used to ride it very hard in Ringwood. I even raced on it in Jungle and Ringwood..."

BB Thompson ". Bike is relatively light, very good value for the price. …All good parts. Just a really good bike for the money."

Joe H. "…a completely trail capable bike and I meant to prove it as I took it to Fruita, CO for it's inaugural shakedown within days of it's build up. It handled everything with ease, proved to be flickable, with a great balance of climbing and descending ability."

Chip "Over all I am absolutely, positively, beyond all my expectations, blown away by this bike. If someone would have told me how much of a difference this bike would make...I would not have believed them. It's light and fast. It goes up any hill as easily as riding on flat ground. It stops without failure and I never miss a gear."

IMMORTAL TEAM – ROAD (magazine) “a lot of bike for the money (reviewed at $5995 MSRP) ..a great climbing bike...the ride is solid...You would be hard-pressed to find a sweet machine that incorporates such nice gear as the Motobecane Team”

IMMORTAL FORCE – ROAD “The Immortal is like a Rocket. Maneuverability is instant; feel on the pavement is smooth and quiet.”

IMMORTAL – VELO NEWS “Value leader Motobecane has an assortment of high-quality bicycles at jaw-dropping low prices. The 15.4 lb Immortal Team boasts full carbon construction and complete Dura-Ace. In business for decades, MotobecaneUSA has most recently focused on outstanding value.”

IMMORTAL ICE – ROAD BIKE ACTION MAGAZINE “the Immortal feels perfectly balanced below its rider and picks up speed without hesitation. Cornering the Immortal Ice is quite pleasurable. You can take your hands off of the Immortal Ice’s handlebars and stretch while you are descending, which is a desirable trait for a true road bike. Stand on the pedals and the torsionally rigid carbon frame will deliver precisely metered power to the cranks, without a hint of your power being wasted on lateral movement.”

IMMORTAL SPIRIT – BICYCLING MAGAZINE “Your friends will drool over the Immortal Spirit until you drop them. The overall ride is truly amazing.”

IMMORTAL FORCE – ROAD BIKE ACTION MAGAZINE “Motobecane assembled a great performance value that can uphold its racing heritage - without breaking the bank. The Immortal Force backs up its performance with a well-designed durable frame and professional quality components”

IMMORTAL SPIRIT – BIKESDIRECT CUSTOMER JERRY R. “I have ridden it 16,000 miles so far and envision many more miles in the years to come. I love that bike! I've gone through several sets of tires and the wheels still run true just like when they were new.... The frame has proven to be responsive and durable and a delight to ride.... the best part, I paid about 30% of what a similarly equipped bike would have set me back at my local bike shop. Believe me i check. I have recommended Bikesdirect.com to any of my friends who have expressed an interest in getting a bike. Thanks for the great ride.”

Even when reviewed at list price, magazines feel the Motobecane USA Bikes are incredible values. When you consider the discount BIKESDIRECT offers on these super quality bikes; nothing else comes even close! Buy one now at a discounted, factory direct price with delivery included to 48 states.