{{Infobox company | name = MOD Bikes | logo = | type = Private | industry = Electric bicycle | founded = 2017 | founder = Dor Korngold | hq_location = Austin, Texas | area_served = Worldwide | products = Electric bicycles | website = {{URL|https://mod-bikes.com}} }}

'''Mod Bikes''' stylized in all capitals as '''MOD BIKES''' is American electric-bicycle manufacturing company based in Austin, Texas.<ref name="rollingstone">{{Cite web |last=Obias |first=Rudie |date=2025-04-16 |title=Ditch the Car (and Gas Hikes) for These Top-Rated E-Bikes Instead |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/best-electric-bikes-1327073/ |access-date=9 May 2026 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kollat |first=Matt |date=2024-11-11 |title=MOD BIKES brings vintage cool back with limited-edition Sahara E-bike, complete with a sidecar |url=https://www.t3.com/active/electric-scooters/mod-bikes-brings-vintage-cool-back-with-limited-edition-sahara-e-bike-complete-with-a-sidecar |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=Yahoo Tech |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History == MOD Bikes was founded in 2018 by Dor Korngold in Austin, Texas. Initially operating on a small scale, expanded its product line and opened a dedicated design facility. MOD designs bicycles in Austin and production takes place overseas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Bruce |date=2024-11-08 |title=Mod Bikes launches a BMW-inspired, limited-edition sidecar e-bike |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/mod-bikes-easy-sidecar-sahara-limited-edition/ |access-date=9 May 2026 |website=Digital Trends |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ryen |first=Dusten |date=2022-11-21 |title=Behind The Brand - MOD Bikes - Austin, TX |url=https://www.electricbikejournal.com/behind-the-brand-mod-bikes-austin-tx/ |access-date=9 May 2026 |website=Electric Bike Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Products and models ==

=== Commuter and folding models === The company’s commuter lineup includes urban-oriented bicycles designed for short- to medium-distance travel. Folding variants are intended to improve portability and storage in dense urban environments.<ref name="arstechnica.com">{{cite web |last1=Mole |first1=Beth |title=Mod Easy: A retro e-bike with a sidecar perfect for Indiana Jones cosplay |url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/mod-easy-a-retro-e-bike-with-a-sidecar-perfect-for-indiana-jones-cosplay/ |access-date=9 May 2026 |website=arstechnica.com}}</ref>

=== Cargo and utility models === [[File:MOD BIKES Easy Sahara SideCar Electric Bicycle.jpg|alt=A tan electric bicycle featuring wide tires, a vintage-style headlight, and an attached passenger sidecar, parked on a dirt trail with desert hills and a sunset in the background.|thumb|A MOD Easy Sahara electric bicycle equipped with a sidecar]] MOD BIKES manufactures cargo-oriented e-bikes designed to carry passengers or goods.<ref name="electrek.co">{{cite web |last1=Toll |first1=Micah |title=Europe meets Texas? The MOD Berlin electric bike seeks to find the best of both |url=https://electrek.co/2024/07/17/europe-meets-texas-the-mod-berlin-electric-bike-seeks-to-find-the-best-of-both/ |access-date=9 May 2026 |website=electrek.co}}</ref> Among these is the MOD Easy SideCar, which incorporates a single-wheel sidecar attached to the bicycle frame.<ref>{{Cite patent|number=USD1060140S1|title=Sidecar|gdate=2025-02-04|invent1=Korngold|inventor1-first=Dor|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/USD1060140S1/en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hands-On With Mod’s New Easy Sidecar E-Bike |url=https://www.lifewire.com/mod-easy-sidecar-ebike-hand-on-8628321 |access-date=9 May 2026 |website=Lifewire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Funky ebike and sidecar combo inspired by vintage BMW in desert camo|url=https://newatlas.com/bicycles/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara-ebike/|website=New Atlas|date=2024-11-08|access-date=9 May 2026|language=en-US|first=Paul|last=Ridden}}</ref>

=== Class 1 models and health-focused purchasing === In 2026, the company introduced dedicated Class 1 pedal-assist models (limited to {{cvt|20|mph}} without a throttle), aligning with regulations that allow broader access to bike paths and trails in many jurisdictions.

The company has also partnered with health-financing platforms, enabling some customers to purchase e-bikes using Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-20 |title=Americans can now use healthcare funds to buy e-bikes at a huge discount |url=https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/americans-can-now-use-healthcare-funds-to-buy-e-bikes-at-a-huge-discount/ |access-date=20 May 2026 |website=Electrec |language=en-US|last=Micah|first=Toll}}</ref>

== Reception == MOD BIKES has participated in Austin’s cultural and technology events. In March 2024, the company presented updated models during the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, adding torque-sensing pedal assist and UL-certified batteries.<ref name="electrek.co"></ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The MOD BIKES 2024 E-Bike Collection Offers Power, Panache, & Nuance|url=https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/11/the-mod-bikes-2024-e-bike-collection-offers-power-panache-nuance/|website=CleanTechnica|date=2024-03-11|access-date=9 May 2026|language=en-US|first=Derek|last=Markham}}</ref>

Some independent reviewers praised the motor, torque sensor, and braking system, but have also criticized the weight, complexity of assembly, and decreased maneuverability when utilizing the sidecar.<ref name="electricbikereport">{{Cite web |date=2023-01-01|title=MOD Black Electric Bike Review 2024 {{!}} Electric Bike Report|url=https://electricbikereport.com/mod-black-review/|access-date=2025-08-25|website=electricbikereport.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MOD BIKES Easy Review|url=https://electricbikereview.com/mod-bikes/easy-cruiser/|website=Electric Bike Review|access-date=9 May 2026|language=en-US|last=Court}}</ref>

== See also == * Super73

== References == {{reflist}}

== External links == * [https://mod-bikes.com Official website]

Category:Electric bicycles