MOD BIKES review
Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
MOD BIKES suits riders in the US and Canada who want one brand covering commuter, folding, step-through and cargo bikes with a throttle and a removable battery. The entry price of €1,590.95 sits well above the site median of €876.09, so the money goes on the build rather than the ticket.
Key facts
- Best for
- One US or Canadian brand to cover commuters, folders and cargo bikes with finance and a throttle.
- Reference models
- MOD Berlin 3, MOD Easy 3, MOD CarGo 3, MOD Black 3↗
- Price from
- €1,590.95↗
- Price up to
- €3,491.95↗
- Motor position
- Hub↗
- Nominal motor power (W)
- 750↗
- Assist class
- Us class 1↗
- Throttle
- Yes↗
- Largest battery (Wh)
- 720↗
- Removable battery
- Yes↗
- Claimed range (km)
- 161↗
- Lightest model (kg)
- 26.3↗
- Maximum payload (kg)
- 124.7↗
- Frame warranty
- 5 years↗
- Battery warranty
- 1.5 years↗
- Sales model
- Both↗
- Service network
- Own↗
- Money-back period
- 14 days↗
- Finance
- Yes↗
- Markets
- US, CA↗
- Headquarters
- United States↗
- Founded
- 2018↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community↗
- Bike types
- Commuter, Step through, Folding, Cargo
- Motor brand
- Own
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Official website
- mod-bikes.com
Facts checked September 30, 2026, 6 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bike types span commuter, step-through, folding and cargo, so one maker covers most daily rides and loads.
- A throttle is fitted, which suits riders who want pedal power on demand rather than assistance alone.
- The battery comes out for charging, and capacities reach 720 Wh for longer trips.
- Finance is available, which spreads the €1,590.95 entry price over time.
- The frame warranty runs 5 years, with a 14 day money back window.
Cons
- The €1,590.95 entry price is well above the site median of €876.09, so cheaper brands start lower.
- Service runs on the brand's own network, own, so repairs depend on its own setup rather than a wider partner network.
- The battery warranty is 1.5 years against 5 years on the frame, so the pack is the shorter cover.
- The lightest bike is 26.3 kg, heavier than the lightest folders on 149 ranked brands.
Who it suits
- Riders in the US and Canada, the markets the brand ships to, wanting one maker for several bike types.
- Commuters and cargo riders who want a throttle and a battery that comes out for charging.
- Buyers who want finance available and a frame warranty measured in years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the lowest budget, since €1,590.95 starts above the site median of €876.09.
- Riders outside the US and Canada, as US and CA covers those markets only.
- People who need a long battery warranty, since the pack is covered for 1.5 years only.
How it compares on our data
MOD BIKES ranks 117 of 149 brands on entry price and 104 of 145 on top price. So it is a mid to upper priced option in both directions rather than a budget name. The site median entry price is €876.09 and the top price median is €2,299, which puts the range across this catalogue above the middle on both counts. Where it earns its place is coverage: the bike types run commuter, step-through, folding and cargo, and no other name in the comparison is listed here with a longer types list, so the money covers more than one use case. On power, the 750 W motor is heavier than the site median of 500 W, and hub motors make up 76% of the site picture while hub sits with the majority. The trade-off readers weigh is simple: pay above the median for a broad, well equipped range in a single brand.
Plans and prices
MOD BIKES lists bikes from €1,590.95 at the entry point up to €3,491.95 at the top of the range. The entry figure sits above the site median of €876.09 and above the upper quartile of €1,314.57, so this is not a cheap starting point. The top price of €3,491.95 lines up with the site upper quartile of €3,506.97 and the site top price runs to €14,644.39, so there is both headroom and cheaper cover elsewhere. Finance is available, which lets a buyer spread the €1,590.95 entry cost rather than pay it in one go. Bikes are sold direct and through dealers under the both model, so pricing at the till can differ from the listed figure. There is no subscription or ongoing fee in the range, and the listed prices are the full ticket for the bike.
Core features
The headline spec is a throttle, fitted alongside pedal assist, which gives riders power on demand at low speed and on hills. The battery is removable, so it comes out for charging indoors or in a shared store, and capacities reach 720 Wh. The claimed range across the range is 161 km. Braking is hydraulic disc, the stopping standard most riders look for on a bike that carries load. Weight starts at 26.3 kg, which matters most for anyone lifting a bike onto a train or into a car, and the cargo bike carries a payload of 124.7 kg. Cover runs 5 years on the frame and 1.5 years on the battery, and there is a 14 day money back window. Finance is available on top of that.
The company behind it
MOD BIKES is based in the US and was founded in 2018, so it is a relatively young maker compared with the long established names in the e-bike trade. It designs its own motor, listed under the own label, rather than fitting a Bosch or Bafang unit, which keeps control of the drive in one place. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone, a help centre and a community, so a stuck owner has more than one route to an answer. The brand sells direct and through dealers and runs its own service network, which keeps servicing inside the same organisation. Shipping covers the US and CA listed markets.
How MOD BIKES compares
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Where MOD BIKES is available
- Available
- Canada, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a MOD BIKES e-bike cost?+
Bikes start at €1,590.95 and the top of the range is €3,491.95. The entry figure sits above the site median of €876.09, so buyers pay more than a typical brand at the bottom end. Finance is available to spread the cost.
Can I pay for a MOD BIKES bike in instalments?+
Finance is available, so the €1,590.95 entry price can be paid over time rather than in one payment. Bikes are sold direct and through dealers under the both model, so the terms can differ by route. Ask the seller for the finance conditions at the point of purchase.
What is the range on a MOD BIKES e-bike?+
The claimed range for the range is 161 km. Battery capacities reach 720 Wh across the catalogue, and the battery is removable for charging. Real range depends on load, terrain and assist level.
Does the MOD BIKES bike have a throttle?+
A throttle is fitted, alongside pedal assist, which lets riders get power on demand at low speed and on steeper sections. The assist class on the range is us class 1. That class is a bicycle class, so a throttle use still depends on local rules.
How heavy is the lightest MOD BIKES e-bike?+
The lightest bike in the range is 26.3 kg. That is a floor, not a typical weight, so check the specific model if you plan to lift it onto a train or into a car. The cargo bike takes a payload of 124.7 kg.
What warranty and returns does MOD BIKES offer?+
The frame is covered for 5 years and the battery for 1.5 years, so the pack carries the shorter cover. There is a 14 day money back window on top of that.
Where does MOD BIKES sell and service its bikes?+
Shipping covers the US and CA listed markets, and the brand is based in the US. Bikes are sold direct and through dealers, with service run on the brand's own network. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, including email, phone, a help centre and a community.
How does MOD BIKES compare with Kalkhoff and Tern?+
MOD BIKES covers commuter, step-through, folding and cargo types in one catalogue, where Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through and Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding. The motor is the brand's own own design, and the entry price of €1,590.95 is above the site median of €876.09.
Sources
- mod-bikes.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Bike types, Finance, Headquarters, Motor brand, Price up to, Reference models, Service network, Support channels
“Step-Thru, Folding, Commuter and MOD CarGo 3”
- mod-bikes.com/collections/batteries-chargers checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Largest battery (Wh)
“MOD Easy 3 Battery 48V 15Ah”
- mod-bikes.com/pages/our-story checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“MOD-IFYING HOW PEOPLE MOVE SINCE 2018”
- mod-bikes.com/pages/warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery warranty, Frame warranty
“Electric System Motor, Battery, Display 18 months”
- mod-bikes.com/policies/shipping-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Free shipping within the lower 48 states and free shipping to Canada”
- mod-bikes.com/products/mod-berlin-3 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Assist class, Brakes, Claimed range (km), Money-back period, Motor position, Nominal motor power (W), Maximum payload (kg), Price from, Removable battery, Sales model, Throttle, Lightest model (kg)
“MOD Berlin 3 Class 1 electric bike”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
MOD BIKES
One US or Canadian brand to cover commuters, folders and cargo bikes with finance and a throttle.