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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse

ACTBEST EBike scores 9.2 and Windhorse 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
ACTBEST EBike

ACTBEST EBike

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Windhorse

Windhorse

9.2/10
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What sets them apart

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
CompareACTBEST EBikeACTBEST EBikeReviewVisitVisitWindhorseWindhorseReviewVisitVisit
Reference modelsCore ST 2.0, Mars, Ranger ST 2.0Windhorse W3, Windhorse F2, Windhorse W4B, Windhorse V8 Pro
Price from$569$299Lower
Price up to$1,499$1,299Lower
Assist classUs class 3Us class 2
Largest battery (Wh)2,080Higher748.8
Claimed range (km)193Higher104.6
Lightest model (kg)28.323.1Lower
Maximum payload (kg)181.4Higher149.7
Battery warranty1 yearHigher0.25 years
Sales modelDirectBoth
Money-back period14 days30 daysHigher
MarketsUSUS, CACovers more
Motor positionHubNot confirmed
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed750
Belt driveNoNot confirmed
Service networkNot confirmedOwn

Same on both: Throttle (Yes), Removable battery (Yes), Frame warranty (1 year), Finance (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Price from is lower at Windhorse: $299 vs $569.
  • Price up to is lower at Windhorse: $1,299 vs $1,499.
  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 2,080 vs 748.8.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 193 vs 104.6.
  • Lightest model (kg) is lower at Windhorse: 23.1 vs 28.3.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 181.4 vs 149.7.
  • Battery warranty is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 1 year vs 0.25 years.
  • Money-back period is higher at Windhorse: 30 days vs 14 days.
  • Support channels: only ACTBEST EBike offers Community.
  • Founded is lower at Windhorse: 2019 vs 2020.

Our verdict on each

ACTBEST EBike

ACTBEST EBike suits US riders who want a throttle, a removable battery and a large pack without paying for a dealer chain, and it sits mid-list on price with entry at $569. The catch is the short warranty on both frame and battery.

Read the full ACTBEST EBike review

Windhorse

Windhorse suits riders in the US and Canada who want a cheap e-bike bought direct from the maker, with a throttle on the top model. Entry sits at $299, and the range-topping bike claims 104.6 km with support on email, phone and help centre. Service runs in-house rather than through dealers.

Read the full Windhorse review

Score breakdown

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
AreaACTBEST EBikeWindhorse
Cost9.7Entry at $569 and a range top of $1,499 place it mid-list, with finance available and a 14 day return window.9.9HigherEntry price of $299 puts Windhorse among the lowest entry prices in the cheap e-bike group.
Offer9.0HigherThrottle and removable battery both yes, battery to 2,080 Wh and a claimed 193 km range.8.8Throttle and a removable battery on the range-topping model, with claimed range of 104.6 km and a battery up to 748.8 Wh.
Trust8.6Certification to ul 2849, support on email, phone and help centre and frame cover of 1 years.8.6US company founded in 2019, shipping across US and CA, with support on email, phone and help centre.

Choosing between them

Pick ACTBEST EBike if largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and maximum payload (kg) matter most.

Pick Windhorse if price from, price up to, and lightest model (kg) matter most.

Where each is licensed and available

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
CountryACTBEST EBikeWindhorse
HeadquartersNot confirmedUnited States

Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Windhorse: 1.

If neither fits

Tenways has battery warranty at 2 years, against 1 year for ACTBEST EBike and 0.25 years for Windhorse.

Tenways review

How they place

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
RankingACTBEST EBikeWindhorse
Electric bikes10 of 18515 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes10 of 14314 of 143
Folding e-bikes9 of 9014 of 90
Fat tire e-bikes8 of 9813 of 98
Cheap e-bikes9 of 8014 of 80

Every fact side by side

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
FactACTBEST EBikeWindhorse
Bike typesCommuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, EmtbCovers moreCommuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire
BrakesHydraulic discNot confirmed
CertificationsUl 2849Ul 2849
HeadquartersNot confirmedUnited States
Founded20202019Lower
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail, Phone, Help centre

Where each stands against the rest

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
FactACTBEST EBikeWindhorseMedian
Price from$569below the median$299lowest quarter$999
Price up to$1,499below the median$1,299lowest quarter$2,099
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed750above the median425
Largest battery (Wh)2,080highest quarter748.8below the median800.8
Claimed range (km)193highest quarter104.6below the median138.5
Lightest model (kg)28.3above the median23.1below the median25.7

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

ACTBEST EBike

Pros

  • Entry at $569 ranks 28 of 149 brands compared, so the starting figure is not what puts you off.
  • Throttle: yes, and removable battery: yes, so you can ride without pedalling and carry the pack to a charger.
  • The largest battery listed reaches 2,080 Wh, with a claimed 193 km on the Striker Max.

Cons

  • Warranty runs 1 years on the frame and 1 year on the battery, so a pack failure after the first period falls on the rider.
  • Belt drive: no, so the drivetrain is a chain rather than a sealed belt, which means routine wiping and tension checks.
  • The lightest listed bike is 28.3 kg, a lot to carry up stairs, through a station or into a flat.

Windhorse

Pros

  • Entry price of $299 on the entry urban commuter sits among the lowest in the cheap e-bike group, at position 4 of 149 brands on entry price.
  • The range-topping model pairs a throttle with a removable battery and a claimed range of 104.6 km.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, and the company ships to US and CA.

Cons

  • Service runs through the company's own workshop rather than a dealer network, so repairs outside the US and Canada mean shipping the bike back.
  • The battery warranty is 0.25 years against 1 year for the frame, so the pack is the weaker part of the cover.
  • Bikes ship to US and CA only, which rules out buyers elsewhere without a friend or a forwarder.

Who each suits

ACTBEST EBike

Who it suits

  • US commuters who want a step-through or city bike with a throttle, a removable battery and a claimed 193 km of range.
  • Riders after fat tire or electric mountain bike options from one maker, since commuter, city and step through covers both.
  • Buyers who prefer to spread the cost, with finance available and a 14 day return window.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want to try a bike in a shop before buying: ACTBEST EBike sells direct and ships to US, so an in-person test ride is not part of the plan.
  • Anyone after a cargo bike: Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding, and cargo is not in ACTBEST EBike's commuter, city and step through.

Windhorse

Who it suits

  • US and Canadian riders buying direct and happy to deal with the maker rather than a shop
  • Commuters and step-through riders who want a throttle for stop-start traffic
  • Folding and fat-tire buyers who want both from one maker, with the lightest listed model at 23.1 kg

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want dealer servicing, which Kalkhoff offers through a wider retail setup
  • European buyers, since delivery is limited to US and CA
  • Buyers who plan to keep a bike for many years and put weight on battery cover, set at 0.25 years

Current offers

Windhorse

Current offer

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    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

ACTBEST EBike vs Windhorse
CountryACTBEST EBikeWindhorse
CanadaNoYes
United StatesYesYes

Questions about each

ACTBEST EBike

What does an ACTBEST EBike cost?+

Prices are one-off purchase prices rather than a subscription, so nothing renews later. The range opens at $569 and tops out at $1,499 on the Striker Max. That spread is where the model choice sits, and the entry figure puts the brand in the middle of the market rather than at either extreme.

Where does ACTBEST EBike sell and ship?+

Sales are direct, and shipping is listed for US. Bikes are bought from the company rather than through a dealer, so the figure you see is the figure you pay and delivery goes to your door. Riders elsewhere are better served by Kalkhoff or Tern, which list city, hybrid and step through and cargo, commuter and folding.

Windhorse

How much does a Windhorse e-bike cost at the cheapest end?+

The entry urban commuter starts at $299, and the range runs to $1,299 for the range-topping model. Entry pricing puts Windhorse at position 4 of 149 brands, so it sits at the affordable end of the market.

What is the top of the range and what does it add?+

The range-topping model is the upper end at $1,299. It brings a throttle, a removable battery, a motor rated at 750 W and a claimed range of 104.6 km, so the extra spend buys power and range rather than a subscription.

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