Bikes: Electric, Beach Cruisers & Tandems

Bikes: choosing the right model for how you ride

Choosing a bike starts with deciding how you plan to use it. Riding around town, commuting, going for a ride or looking for an alternative for some everyday journeys: each type of riding comes with different needs.

Frame geometry, riding position, wheels, brakes and comfort are all essential criteria. For an electric model, you should also compare the motor, battery and range.

HawaiiSurf brings together a range of options so every rider can find a bike that truly suits their needs.

Which bike should you choose?

The best bike isn't necessarily the most powerful or best equipped. Above all, it's the one that suits your rides.

For everyday use, prioritize comfort, handling and easy parking. For leisure rides, the riding position and how the bike performs over time matter more.

If you regularly travel several kilometers or ride over hilly terrain, electric assistance can also make getting around easier.

Electric bikes: making everyday journeys easier

An electric bike, or e-bike, combines pedaling with motor assistance. The motor helps you pedal, especially when starting, climbing hills and covering longer distances.

This assistance opens up new ways to ride: commuting, getting around town or going on longer rides becomes more accessible, with your effort better managed.

Discover the different models available in our Electric Bikes collection.

Which bike should you choose for the city?

A city bike needs to be practical above all.

Frequent starts and stops make handling and braking especially important. The riding position should also stay comfortable when you ride several times a week.

Think about parking and storage too. Some fat-tire bikes are bulkier than traditional urban models and need more space.

Which bike should you choose for commuting?

For your commute, start by calculating the actual distance you travel each day.

With a regular bike, comfort and riding position are key. With an electric bike, also consider range, charging time, and assistance level.

If you plan to use the bike every day, you should also consider how easy it is to park and secure.

Two-Seater Electric Bikes: share your rides

The two-seater electric bike meets a specific need: carrying a passenger on a model designed specifically for that purpose.

Depending on the bike, this setup may include a long saddle, footrests, and various features for the second rider.

This lets you keep a bike you can ride on your own while also sharing some journeys. Explore our selection of Two-Seater Electric Bikes.

Beach Cruiser: a comfort-focused bike

The Beach Cruiser is all about a relaxed riding experience. Inspired by American cruisers, its geometry generally encourages a comfortable riding position, ideal for leisurely rides and everyday trips without a focus on athletic performance.

L’electric assistance makes it possible to cover longer distances and tackle certain hills more easily.

Some models also combine this geometry with the wide tires characteristic of fat bikes. Find them in our Electric Beach Cruiser Bikes.

Fat bike: why choose a bike with wide tires?

The fat bike stands out for its especially wide tires. Their width contributes to a stable feel and added comfort on certain surfaces.

On electric versions, the assistance also helps you pedal despite this setup’s greater weight and rolling resistance.

Today, electric fat bikes are also chosen for their comfort and looks, particularly models designed for city riding and lifestyle use.

How do you choose an electric bike?

Choosing an electric bike depends on several factors: how you’ll use it, your daily distance, the terrain, the range you need, your riding position, and carrying capacity.

The battery should be suited to the distances you actually travel. The motor and its torque affect the assistance, especially when starting or climbing.

Weight, dimensions and tires should also be considered, especially if you regularly need to move or store your bike.

Battery and range of an electric bike

L's stated range for an electric bike depends in part on its battery capacity, but riding conditions also play an important role.

Terrain, assist level, carried weight, temperature, tire pressure and how often you stop can all affect how far you can actually ride on a single charge.

For everyday use, it's best to choose a range that gives you some leeway beyond your usual trips, rather than relying solely on the maximum stated figure.

Voltaway: electric bikes inspired by the Basque Coast

Voltaway develops electric bikes with an identity closely tied to coastal lifestyle. The French brand, born on the Basque Coast, offers fat bikes, Beach Cruisers and two-seater models designed for different ways of riding.

This range lets you choose between a setup geared towards comfort and leisurely rides, or a bike that can carry a passenger.

Discover the brand's models in our Voltaway collection.

Which bike accessories should you choose?

L's equipment depends directly on how you use your bike.

For everyday trips, securing your bike quickly becomes essential. On an electric bike, the battery, charger and various parts may also need replacing over time.

Always check compatibility for technical components. Find the available gear in our Bike Accessories collection.

Buy your bike at HawaiiSurf

City riding, leisurely rides, electric mobility or carrying a passenger: HawaiiSurf selects bikes to suit different ways of riding.

Before choosing, consider how you'll use it most, how far you'll ride, and the level of comfort you're looking for. You can then compare the geometry, wheels and brakes, and, for electric models, the battery, range and motor.

L's goal: to find a bike you'll actually want to ride every day.