Is the Phantom Electric Bike Actually Worth It?

I finally got my hands on a phantom electric bike, and it's been a bit of a game-changer for my daily commute through the city. Usually, when people talk about e-bikes, they're thinking of those thin-framed, slightly dorky-looking things with a battery pack strapped to the side like an afterthought. But this one? It's a completely different animal. It looks more like a vintage motorcycle than a bicycle, and that's exactly why people keep stopping me at traffic lights to ask what I'm riding. ...

May 14, 2026 · 7 min · Pier Block