Best bang for the buck right now is the Magicycle Cruiser for $1399. Less another $100 if you use a discount code, that brings the price down to $1299. I'd use "Russ1" because I subscribe to his Russ is Right YouTube channel, but you can find your own. There are many sources for discount codes. Note: You may need to split up the order into two separate orders in order to apply the discount code twice. Also, to avoid fees, use a credit card that doesn't charge foreign exchange fees (if you have one). I think the foreign exchange fee is something like 3%. I highly recommend this bike IF YOU'RE AT LEAST 5'10" TALL.
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OTOH, if you happen to be short (like me), then you'll probably want to look into some open frame designs.
Aventon has several models to choose from that are reasonably close to your price range. Be sure to buy the smaller frame, some models come in multiple frame sizes. Their bikes have received generally favorable reviews by customers.
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Magicycle also has the Ocelot that is in your price range after applying the Russ1 discount code. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of its more expensive cousin, the Ocelot Pro, but I think it would suit your needs.
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The Ocelot Pro would be $378 over your budget for 2 bikes (after applying coupon CM300 and discount code Russ3). If I were you, I'd probably choose the Pro for its better value.
Differences between the Ocelot and the Ocelot Pro:
- 600W/70nM motor vs. 750W/96nM motor
- mechanical brakes vs. hydraulic brakes
- 15Ah battery vs. 20Ah battery
- mechanical front fork vs. hydraulic front fork
- B/W display vs. color display
- Currently, the Ocelot is available only in Pearl White and Space Gray. The Ocelot Pro is available in Army Green and Space Gray (Pearl White may be ordered, but is expected to ship in October).
I own the Ocelot Pro and am very happy with the purchase. Customer Service has been very good (as good as one can expect from an overseas manufacturer). They have been very responsive to my emails, text messages and phone calls. On the minus side: deliveries are slow, language translation issues sometimes arise, and their preferred carrier (FedEx) has a terrible (if not well-deserved) reputation.
If you order from Magicycle, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you order only bikes/bike colors that they have in stock. They tend to make overly optimistic guesses as to when items out of stock will be ready for sale (like 1 to 2 months overly optimistic). While it may not be their fault that their parts subcontractor is backlogged, you're the one that ends up waiting. And unlike other companies, Magicycle will charge you for the bikes as soon as you place your order. It's not fun waiting for your bike that you paid for a while ago.
If you choose the Aventon bikes, please be sure to google "Aventon Customer Service" to apprise yourselves of what to expect from that company's customer service.