Budget guide · updated
Best City Bikes under €/$5,000
Upright, low-maintenance and ready for real life: lights, mudguards, a rack and a ride in normal clothes.
City Bikes under €5,000
5 models · priciest firstUltimate C5+ Low-Step
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Bosch Performance Line · 800 Wh
- Shimano Nexus
Supreme Hybrid Comfort ONE 600 Easy Entry
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Aluminium
- Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line 75Nm (BDU34) · 600 Wh
- Shimano Nexus
- 29.4 kg
Editor SLX FE
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Alfine
Editor ONE FE
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Gates Carbon Drive
Speed 900
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Altus
- 11.5 kg
City Bikes under $5,000
16 models · priciest firstNBD S5i
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Aluminium
- Bosch Performance · 500 Wh
- Shimano 5 spd.
- 23.4 kg
NBD P8i
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Aluminium
- Bosch Active Line Plus · 400 Wh
- Shimano 8 spd.
- 23.7 kg
Glide
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Aluminium
- Priority 350 W front hub · 374 Wh
- Shimano Nexus SG-3D55
- 22.2 kg
Stinson E
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- 340 Wh
- Shimano Acera
Stinson E ST
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- 340 Wh
- Shimano Acera
Pace 5 REC Step-Through
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- 36V, 750W Hub Drive · 733 Wh
- Shimano Altus
- 27.4 kg
Soltera 3 ADV
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- 367 Wh
- 16.8 kg
Roadster V3 Chain
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- MIVICE 500W hub motor · 360 Wh
- microSHIFT Advent
Continuum Onyx
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Aluminium
- Enviolo
- 14.1 kg
Path 4
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Tiagra
Kentfield 3
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Shimano RD-U6000
Path 3
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Cues
Stinson 2 LS
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Acera
Brilliant L Train V-Brake
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Steel
- Shimano Nexus
- 12.2 kg
Sierra Oosten
An everyday companion for errands and the ride across town.
- Aluminium
Classic Plus Step Through
Put everyday errands on two wheels.
- Aluminium
- Shimano Nexus
- 11.3 kg
What to look for at this price
- Integrated lights, mudguards and rack
- Hub gears and a belt drive for low maintenance
- A frame lock and good puncture-resistant tyres
Frequently asked questions
What is the best city bike under €/$5,000?
In Europe: Gazelle Ultimate C5+ Low-Step (€4,549). In the US: Tern NBD S5i ($4,499).
Is €/$5,000 enough for a good city bike?
Yes — €/$5,000 buys a performance-level city bike.