VARUN M27-1 Electric Mountain Bike

The VARUN M27-1 is a 27.5" electric mountain bike built around a 250W rear hub motor with 55Nm of torque, enough to handle steep sections without feeling strained. Power comes from a removable 48V 13Ah (624Wh) lithium battery with a key lock, giving VARUN's claimed range of up to 62 miles in pedal-assist mode, and the aluminium frame keeps the whole bike lighter than the steel-framed budget alternatives in this bracket. A front suspension fork and front-and-rear disc brakes handle rough ground, while the 21-speed derailleur gives a wide enough spread of gears for both flat commuting and proper climbs.

Assistance cuts out at 15.5mph (25km/h), and critically the bike ships with no throttle fitted. VARUN's own product page confirms this is a deliberate decision "due to varying regulations on e-bike throttles across European countries," meaning the bike as sold is pedal-assist only rather than throttle-capable. Between the LCD display, companion app for ride tracking, and mudguards for UK weather, it is a well-equipped bike for the price, though it is a new brand to this catalogue and has a relatively short review history to judge long-term reliability against.