from compact folding models to fat-tire urban bombers to mountain bikes to long-tail cargo carriers and other designs that often sit at the center of some complicated bicycle Venn diagrams.

I knew I was pushing the limits on those skinny tires designed for the streets, and halfway through the sand patch, my tires lost grip. I lost balance, and my bike started to skid. I was headed for ...

Check out the rest of our top picks in our guide to the Best Electric Cargo Bikes. Or, if your needs skew off-road or compact, take a look at our Best Fat Tire E-Bikes and Best Folding E-Bikes guides.