At 16kg, the HYB 8.9E is light enough that it rides noticeably more like a normal bike than most of the hub-motor e-bikes in this range - the trade-off is a smaller integrated 250Wh battery, which still covers up to 60 miles thanks to the efficient Fazua Evation motor.
Who it suits: riders who want the assistance without the bike feeling or handling like an e-bike - club riders stepping into e-assist, or anyone who has to lift the bike regularly (stairs, train racks, a narrow hallway).
Fazua Evation mid-drive motor, 60Nm torque
Fazua Evation 1.0 integrated battery, 250Wh
Up to 60 miles range, Microshift 10-speed
Disc brakes, rigid frame, 700c wheels, 16kg, M frame
Every bike here is built to UK EAPC rules - 250W motor, assistance capped at 15.5mph - so there's no licence, road tax, insurance, or registration to deal with before you ride.
