Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
cycrown.com vs iHoverboard
cycrown.com
Higher score in this comparison
iHoverboard
Where cycrown.com and iHoverboard differ
| Compare | cycrown.comReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | iHoverboardReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Urban X Commuter Ebike, CycHunter 2.0 Moped-Style Ebike, Nomad Pro Fat Tire Ebike, Run Mini Vintage Moped Ebike | i9, i8, i9Max, i10Plus, iX5S |
| Price from | $549.99 | £99.99 |
| Price up to | $1,499.99 | £639.99 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 to 1,000 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 3 | EU 25 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,248Higher | 468 |
| Claimed range (km) | 193Higher | 30 |
| Frame warranty | 10 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 0.5 years |
| Service network | Partner | Own |
| Markets | US | GB, DE, FR, USCovers more |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 33.6 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Removable battery (Yes), Maximum payload (kg) (150), Belt drive (No), Sales model (Both), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.
Key differences
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at cycrown.com: 1,248 vs 468.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at cycrown.com: 193 vs 30.
- Frame warranty is higher at cycrown.com: 10 years vs 2 years.
- Battery warranty is higher at cycrown.com: 2 years vs 0.5 years.
- Support channels: only cycrown.com offers Community.
- Support channels: only iHoverboard offers Chat.
- Bike types: only cycrown.com offers Fat tire, Emtb.
- Bike types: only iHoverboard offers Folding.
- Brakes: only cycrown.com offers Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc.
- Brakes: only iHoverboard offers Disc, Regen.
Our verdict on each
cycrown.com
Cycrown suits riders who want a cheap, high-power e-bike with a long warranty and a money-back window, without paying for a mid-drive or belt drive. Entry price of $549.99 and frame warranty of 10 years carry the case, while the US shipping footprint is the catch.
iHoverboard
iHoverboard suits commuters who want a folding scooter and a bike range from one seller serving Britain, Germany, France and the US. Entry sits at £99.99 with 12 months of cover, and 270 Wh packs a 30 km claimed range, while 468 Wh tops the bigger bikes.
Score breakdown
| Area | cycrown.com | iHoverboard |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7Entry price of $549.99 ranks 25 of 149, a strong result for a bike with throttle and removable battery. | 9.7Price from £99.99 puts it 5 of 52 on price from, and cost scores 9.7. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherRange covers commuter, step through and fat tire, batteries reach 1,248 Wh and claimed range is 193 km. | 8.8Entry priced at £99.99, bikes topping out at £639.99, with finance and 12 months cover; offer scores 8.8. |
| Trust | 8.9Frame warranty of 10 years, 30 days money back and ul 2849 listed certification. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | cycrown.com | iHoverboard |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for cycrown.com: 1. Additional countries for iHoverboard: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | cycrown.com | iHoverboard |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 67 of 185 | 71 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 44 of 143 | 49 of 143 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 30 of 80 | 35 of 80 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | cycrown.com | iHoverboard |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,248 | 468 |
| Claimed range (km) | 193 | 30 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 10 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | 0.5 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
Choosing between them
Pick cycrown.com if offer, largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and frame warranty matter most.
Pick iHoverboard if markets matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | cycrown.com | iHoverboard |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Step through, Fat tire, Emtb | Commuter, Folding, Step through |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc | Disc, Regen |
| Certifications | Ul 2849 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | MICROS INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY LTD | LTTGFRS LTD |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | cycrown.com | iHoverboard | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 to 1,000above the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,248highest quarter | 468lowest quarter | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 193highest quarter | 30lowest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 33.6highest quarter | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150below the median | 150below the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 10 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
cycrown.com
Pros
- Bikes start at $549.99, which ranks 25 of 149 brands on entry price, and the top of the range reaches $1,499.99 at 34 of 145
- Nominal power runs 500 to 1,000 W against a site median of 500 W, so the assist is stronger than a typical listing
- Frame warranty of 10 years, with 30 days to change your mind
Cons
- Shipping covers US only, so riders elsewhere pay freight or arrange their own delivery
- Hub motor position on hub means belt drive is absent, and belt-drive listings sell 38.5% of that segment
- Batteries are covered for 2 years against 10 years on the frame, the usual split
iHoverboard
Pros
- Price from £99.99 puts the brand at 5 of 52 on the site, so entry is priced at the sharp end.
- Finance is available and the bike range tops out at £639.99, so the pricier frames can be spread rather than paid outright.
- Support runs on email, phone and chat with servicing in-house, and a spare parts shop lets wear parts be ordered directly.
Cons
- Suspension is absent on the scooter, so the ride suits smooth urban routes more than broken ones.
- Belt drive is absent on the bike, so the drivetrain is the part that needs regular attention.
- Battery capacity of 270 Wh ranks 16 of 20 brands on the site, well under 436.7 Wh.
Who each suits
cycrown.com
Who it suits
- US riders replacing a car on short and medium commutes who want a throttle for hill starts
- Buyers who count on the frame warranty for a heavy commuter bike
- Shoppers comparing commuter, step-through, fat-tire and emtb shapes under one roof
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders in Europe, where Kalkhoff is the better-established pick for city and hybrid riding
- Anyone needing cargo or folding capacity, since Tern builds its range around cargo, commuter and folding
- Buyers wanting a mid-drive or belt-drive drivetrain
iHoverboard
Who it suits
- Commuters who want a kick scooter that folds and weighs 12 kg, so it can go on a train or under a desk.
- Riders buying scooters and bikes from one seller, with commuter, folding and step through frames, finance and a spare parts shop under the same roof.
- Readers who want an own-brand shop to put against iSinwheel and AOVO Official, weighing i9, i8, i9Max, i10Plus, iX5S against GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W and AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders after a belt drive or suspension, since both are absent from the parts of the range described.
- Long-distance commuters, because 270 Wh sits well under 436.7 Wh for the site, so pack size is worth weighing against iSinwheel or AOVO Official first.
- Buyers shopping outside GB, DE and FR, where neither the range nor the service network reaches.
Current offers
cycrown.com
Current offer
Bonus
Free $100 rear rack bag with Urban X: free $100 USD rear rack bag
CYCROWN Accessory Week, auto applied at checkout
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | cycrown.com | iHoverboard |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
cycrown.com
How much does a Cycrown e-bike cost?+
Bikes start at $549.99 and the range tops out at $1,499.99, so the span between the cheapest and priciest model is wide. Finance is offered, which lets you spread the purchase rather than pay it in one go. Money-back cover runs for 30 days.
What warranty comes with the bike?+
The frame carries 10 years of cover, which is the long part of the package. The battery is covered for 2 years, which is the usual split on e-bike warranties. Removable battery design means a pack swap rather than a workshop visit for charging.
iHoverboard
What does entry cost, and can the bigger bikes be financed?+
Entry is priced at £99.99, which places the brand at 5 of 52 brands on the site for price from. The bike side is wider, with commuter, folding and step-through frames (commuter, folding and step through) and prices topping out at £639.99. Finance is available, so a larger frame can be spread rather than paid in one sum.
How far does one charge go?+
The folding scooter carries 270 Wh and a 30 km claimed range, a headline figure rather than an independent check. Larger bikes take 468 Wh, so the extra capacity sits on the bike models rather than the scooter. At 12 kg, the scooter is a short-commute machine with a 100 kg load limit for errands.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
- cycrown.com vs iSinwheel
- cycrown.com vs GEBIKE EBIKE
- cycrown.com vs HK BEIRUI TRADE CO.
- cycrown.com vs PIXAR Bikes
- cycrown.com vs AOVO Official
- cycrown.com vs HONG KONG INVANTI GLOBAL TRADING
- cycrown.com vs JasionBike
- cycrown.com vs Lacros ebike
- cycrown.com vs X-Treme Scooters
- iHoverboard vs iScooter
- iHoverboard vs iscooterglobal
- iHoverboard vs Razor
- iHoverboard vs STREETBOOSTER
- cycrown.com vs Eskute
- cycrown.com vs Helokeep
- iHoverboard vs G-Force
- cycrown.com vs ACTBEST EBike
- iHoverboard vs Gotrax
- iHoverboard vs KuKirin
cycrown.com
iHoverboard