Category AI Visibility Report
Compact Electric Bikes AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈5,100
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Compact Electric Bikes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 5,100 AI queries per month.
- Lectric leads the AI shelf with 24.9% of brand mentions, followed by Velotric (11.6%) and Brompton (10.5%). The top three hold 47% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Step thru compact electric bikes” (top keyword “step thru e-bike”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (24.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lectric | 1,029 | 24.9% |
| 2 | Velotric | 481 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Brompton | 435 | 10.5% |
| 4 | GOTRAX | 407 | 9.8% |
| 5 | Dahon | 222 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Tern | 209 | 5.1% |
| 7 | Aventon | 183 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Ride1Up | 157 | 3.8% |
| 9 | Heybike | 132 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Urtopia | 127 | 3.1% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step thru compact electric bikes | ≈2,608 | step thru e-bike | 3,600 |
| Lightweight compact electric bikes | ≈2,492 | light weight e-bikes | 4,400 |
| Men's compact electric bikes | — | men's electric bike | 4,400 |
| High powered compact electric bikes | — | high performance electric bike | 18,100 |
| Compact electric bikes for adults | — | electric bike for adults | 110,000 |
| Pedal assist compact electric bikes | — | pedal assist electric bike | 27,100 |
| Compact electric bikes for teens | — | electric bike for teens | 6,600 |
| Folding compact electric bikes | — | best folding electric bike | 4,400 |
| Long range compact electric bikes | — | electric bike long range | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 121 | 24.5% |
| tomsguide.com | 94 | 19% |
| electricbikereport.com | 73 | 14.8% |
| riderguide.com | 61 | 12.3% |
| lectricebikes.com | 35 | 7.1% |
| cyclingnews.com | 20 | 4% |
| ternbicycles.com | 12 | 2.4% |
| twowheelingtots.com | 10 | 2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for compact electric bikes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Lectric (24.9%), Velotric (11.6%), Brompton (10.5%), GOTRAX (9.8%), Dahon (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about compact electric bikes?
GEOly estimates ~5,100 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “Step thru compact electric bikes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for compact electric bikes?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, tomsguide.com, electricbikereport.com, riderguide.com, lectricebikes.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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