Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Freedare Bike vs Ride Electric
Freedare Bike
Higher score in this comparison
Ride Electric
Freedare Bike vs Ride Electric: the differences
| Compare | Freedare BikeReviewVisitVisit | Ride ElectricReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Freedare Saiga, Freedare Eden | 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 | $1,399 | A$1,299 |
| Price up to | $1,499 | A$12,999 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 750 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 3 | EU 25 |
| Claimed range (km) | 145Higher | 100 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 149.7 | 160Higher |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 3 yearsHigher |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Money-back period | 14 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | US, CA | AU |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 35.97 | Not confirmed |
| Belt drive | No | Not confirmed |
| Service network | Not confirmed | Own |
Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Throttle (Yes), Largest battery (Wh) (960), Sales model (Both), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Freedare Bike scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Freedare Bike: 145 vs 100.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Ride Electric: 160 vs 149.7.
- Frame warranty is higher at Ride Electric: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Battery warranty is higher at Ride Electric: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Money-back period is higher at Freedare Bike: 14 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Freedare Bike offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ride Electric offers Community.
- Certifications: only Freedare Bike offers Ul 2849.
- Certifications: only Ride Electric offers En 15194.
Our verdict on each
Freedare Bike
Freedare Bike suits riders who want a throttle, a large battery and a choice of step-through or fat-tire frames without leaving the same maker. The entry price is $1,399 for the Freedare Eden, and the claimed range on the Saiga is 145 km.
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 | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherEntry at $1,399 and top of range at $1,499 carry a 9.2 cost score on a narrow band. | 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 | 8.8Finance is offered, returns run 14 days, and the 8.8 offer score reflects both. | 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 | 8.9Certified to ul 2849, with 2 years of frame cover and delivery across US and CA, the 8.9 trust score has substance. | 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 Freedare Bike if, pick Ride Electric if
Pick Freedare Bike if cost, claimed range (km), and money-back period matter most.
Pick Ride Electric if maximum payload (kg), frame warranty, and battery warranty matter most.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery (Wh) | 960 | 960 |
| Claimed range (km) | 145 | 100 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 149.7 | 160 |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 7 days |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
Additional countries for Freedare Bike: 2. Additional countries for Ride Electric: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 26 of 185 | 35 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 24 of 143 | 32 of 143 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 23 of 98 | 27 of 98 |
| Electric mountain bikes | 9 of 73 | 14 of 73 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, City, Step through, Fat tire, Emtb | Commuter, Road, City, Folding, Emtb, Fat tire, Step throughCovers more |
| Motor brand | Bafang | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | Ul 2849 | En 15194 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Ride Electric Retail Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Not confirmed | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | Not confirmed | 25 to 80 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Maximum load (kg) | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyres | Not confirmed | Tubeless |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
E-bike shops
| Fact | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Shop type | Not confirmed | Retailer |
| Brands stocked | Not confirmed | 19 |
| Refurbished stock | Not confirmed | No |
| Service centres | Not confirmed | 3 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 750above the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 960above the median | 960above the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 145above the median | 100below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 35.97highest quarter | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 149.7below the median | 160above the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Freedare Bike
Pros
- A throttle is fitted, so the bike can move under power without pedalling, and the battery is removable for charging away from the bike.
- The battery reaches 960 Wh, well past the 879.95 Wh that most fat-tire listings sit at.
- Returns run 14 days and the frame carries 2 years of cover.
Cons
- There is no belt drive, so the chain still wants the cleaning and oiling of a conventional drivetrain.
- The battery is covered for 1 year against 2 years on the frame, and the pack ages first.
- Delivery is limited to US and CA, so riders in the UK and the EU would be looking elsewhere.
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
Freedare Bike
Who it suits
- Riders in US and CA who want a throttle, a removable battery and either a fat-tire or a step-through shape.
- Anyone carrying loads as well as themselves: payload runs to 149.7 kg on the bike that also carries 145 km of claimed range.
- Buyers who want city and e-MTB shapes under one maker, since the range spans commuter, city and step through while Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for folding or cargo riders: Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding, and those shapes are not in Freedare Bike's commuter, city and step through.
- Not for anyone after a mid-drive motor: the Saiga's motor position is hub, and a hub drive suits flat city riding more than steep routes.
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
Freedare Bike
Current offer
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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 | Freedare Bike | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Freedare Bike
What does a Freedare Bike cost, and which model sits where?+
The Freedare Eden is the entry model at $1,399 and the Freedare Saiga tops the range at $1,499. That spread is narrow, so the model you pick turns on frame and motor rather than on a large jump in budget. The figure is what the bike costs outright, not a monthly charge.
Is there a subscription, or anything to pay again after buying?+
There is no subscription here and no renewal figure to set aside: $1,399 and $1,499 are what the bikes cost outright. Finance is offered for riders who would rather spread that cost over a term, and the amount being spread is the same. What carries on after delivery is warranty cover rather than a payment.
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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