Updated October 18, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
DOTBLUE eBIKE vs Ride Electric
Ride Electric
DOTBLUE eBIKE
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | DOTBLUE eBIKEReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ride ElectricReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Brands stocked | 1 | 19Higher |
| Refurbished stock | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 14 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | DE | AU |
| Return shipping | €49 to €99 | Not confirmed |
| Trade-in | No | Not confirmed |
| Service centres | Not confirmed | 3 |
Same on both: Shop type (Retailer), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- DOTBLUE eBIKE scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Brands stocked is higher at Ride Electric: 19 vs 1.
- Refurbished stock: only DOTBLUE eBIKE.
- Money-back period is higher at DOTBLUE eBIKE: 14 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only DOTBLUE eBIKE offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ride Electric offers Community.
- Markets: only DOTBLUE eBIKE offers DE.
- Markets: only Ride Electric offers AU.
Our verdict on each
DOTBLUE eBIKE
DOTBLUE eBIKE is a German retailer for riders who want one house brand, refurbished options and a 14 day money-back period rather than a deep catalogue. Trade in is absent, so those who want to hand over an old bike should look elsewhere.
Ride Electric
Ride Electric suits Australian riders who want a single shop for the bike, the parts and the warranty, with fat tyre models carrying en 15194 certification. A money-backed period of 7 days takes the pressure off a first purchase, and finance is available across the range.
Score breakdown
| Area | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherCost score rests on a 14 day money-back period and return postage of €49 to €99. | 8.7Entry price AUD 1,299 ranks 54 of 149, while the top of the range at AUD 12,999 pulls the spread wide. |
| Offer | 8.6Offer score reflects refurbished stock, finance, and a range of 1 brand. | 9.0HigherFinance is available across a 19 brand shelf, so the entry price of AUD 1,299 buys choice as well as a bike. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.9A frame warranty of 3 years, a battery warranty of 2 years and support on email, help centre and community with 3 shops. |
Pick DOTBLUE eBIKE if, pick Ride Electric if
Pick DOTBLUE eBIKE if refurbished stock and money-back period matter most.
Pick Ride Electric if brands stocked matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
Additional countries for DOTBLUE eBIKE: 1. Additional countries for Ride Electric: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| E-bike shops and refurbished e-bikes | 12 of 34 | 4 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Dot-Blue GmbH | Ride Electric Retail Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Not confirmed | Kick scooter |
| Reference models | Not confirmed | Fatfish OG 2.0 EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Fatfish Biggie EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Smartmotion G3 ECity MED 26" WHL; Smartmotion Hypersonic Neo Ultra Edition |
| Price from | Not confirmed | A$1,299 |
| Top speed (km/h) | Not confirmed | 25 to 80 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Claimed range (km) | Not confirmed | 100 |
| Weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Maximum load (kg) | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyres | Not confirmed | Tubeless |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Hydraulic disc |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brands stocked | 1lowest quarter | 19above the median | 13.5 |
| Money-back period | 14 daysat the median | 7 dayslowest quarter | 14 days |
| Return shipping | €49 to €99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €99 |
Median across 13 listed brands.
Pros and cons
DOTBLUE eBIKE
Pros
- Refurbished bikes are part of the offer, which puts DOTBLUE eBIKE ahead of buymoreway in this group, since buymoreway sells none.
- Finance is available, so a new bike can be paid for over time rather than in one go.
- A 14 day money-back period gives buyers room to live with the bike before deciding.
Cons
- Stocks 1 brand, so the catalogue is narrower than BikeBerry at from 30 and myebikes.com at 8.
- Trade in is not offered, so an upgrade means selling the old bike elsewhere.
- Return postage of €49 to €99 reduces what the 14 day money-back period is worth in practice.
Ride Electric
Pros
- Finance is available across the range, which matches 96.9% of brands on the site, so the entry price need not be paid in a single payment.
- A money-backed period of 7 days and a frame warranty of 3 years take the sting out of a first e-bike.
- The range spans commuter, road and city, so a commuter, a folding frame and a fat tyre model all come from the same counter.
Cons
- The top of the range is AUD 12,999, a long way above the AUD 1,299 entry point, so the spread inside a single shop is wide.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a rider whose bike has stopped on the way home.
- The refurbished answer is no, so a buyer on a tight budget has no second-hand route into the range.
Who each suits
DOTBLUE eBIKE
Who it suits
- German buyers who want a single-brand e-bike range and do not need to compare many marques.
- Riders who want refurbished bikes from the same seller as the new ones, with finance available.
- Shoppers who want help on more than one channel, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing a wide catalogue: BikeBerry carries from 30 and myebikes.com lists 8, where DOTBLUE eBIKE stocks 1.
- Riders upgrading who want their old bike valued as part of the deal, since trade in is not offered.
- Shoppers outside Germany, since delivery is limited to DE.
Ride Electric
Who it suits
- Riders who want the bike, the parts and the warranty handled by a single seller, with finance at the till.
- Australians who like trying a bike on a real street before committing, helped by a money-backed period of 7 days.
- Commuters happy with a throttle, since the top fat tyre model comes with one and sits in the EU 25 assist class.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern riders after a cargo platform, since cargo, commuter and folding covers cargo and the Ride Electric range leaves that type out.
- Kalkhoff buyers, whose city, hybrid and step through range suits a rider who wants a single brand's frame rather than a multi-brand shelf.
- Riders outside Australia, since the market list is AU. HK Beirui Trade Co. carries the same commuter, folding and fat tire types, so it is worth a look for shelf coverage.
Current offers
DOTBLUE eBIKE
Current offer
Discount code
100 EUR off your e-bike with newsletter signup: 100 EUR
First newsletter signup only; not valid on already reduced bikes; single use; cannot be combined with other codes; no cash payout.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Ride Electric
Current offer
Bonus
Free first service on every Fatfish e-bike: AUD 99 free first service
Every Fatfish e-bike purchase includes a free first service valued at $99, available only at Ride Electric stores in Gold Coast and Brisbane. Book before 400 km (recommended at 250 km). T&Cs apply.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | DOTBLUE eBIKE | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Germany | Yes | No |
Questions about each
DOTBLUE eBIKE
How long is the money-back period?+
Buyers get 14 days to return a bike, and that window ranks 6 of 13 on our data. It is a real chance to live with the bike before committing, though a machine that has been ridden will have lost resale value by the time it goes back.
What does it cost to send a bike back?+
Return postage comes to €49 to €99, and that ranks 3 of 8 on our data. Buyers who are undecided should weigh that cost early, because the 14 day money-back window does not pause while a return label is arranged.
Ride Electric
What does the cheapest e-bike cost at Ride Electric?+
The entry price is AUD 1,299 for a bike from the shop's electric range, and the same range climbs to AUD 12,999 at the top. The gap between them is wide, so the model you pick matters more than the badge. Finance is available if you would rather not pay the entry figure in a single payment.
How far will a bike go on one charge?+
The largest pack listed, 960 Wh, sits on the fat tyre model at the top of the range, and its claimed range is 100 km. That figure is a specification claim, and a fat tyre bike on sand or mud draws more than a city bike on tarmac, so read it as a ceiling rather than a promise. Smaller packs sit below it across the rest of the range.
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