Volt Pulse LS e-bike provides a solid hybrid at a reasonable price point

A great electric hybrid bike for a great price, but misses the ride feel of a drive system with more finesse

This is an image of the Volt Pulse LS hybrid e-bike on a brick paved drive with a stone wall and greenery in the background
(Image credit: Future)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Volt Pulse LS is a solid choice for getting you onboard two wheels, or even as legitimate alternative for a commute usually undertaken by car. The drive train and motor does lack the polish of the more expensive electric bike brands, but its on board integrated features mean it really is a just charge and ride bike, no matter what the weather or location. All in all its a solid electric hybrid bike.

Reasons to buy
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    Price

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    50mm of front fork travel

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    Fob security

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    Integrated lights, lock and fenders

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    Hydraulic disc brakes

Reasons to avoid
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    One size and one colour only

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    Ride assist slow to kick in and feels unnatural

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    Rear rack luggage only

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When it comes to electric bike shopping it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, with all brands professing unique selling points. 

So, when the Volt Pulse LS landed with its simple manifesto of just being a great all-round hybrid, there was a lot of appeal to the stripped back message. 

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Hannah Bussey

Hannah is Cycling Weekly’s longest-serving tech writer, having started with the magazine back in 2011. She has covered all things technical for both print and digital over multiple seasons representing CW at spring Classics, and Grand Tours and all races in between.

Hannah was a successful road and track racer herself, competing in UCI races all over Europe as well as in China, Pakistan and New Zealand.

For fun, she's ridden LEJOG unaided, a lap of Majorca in a day, won a 24-hour mountain bike race and tackled famous mountain passes in the French Alps, Pyrenees, Dolomites and Himalayas. 

She lives just outside the Peak District National Park near Manchester UK with her partner, daughter and a small but beautifully formed bike collection.