I like the idea the pedals should allow you to ride this bike places where motored vehicles are prohibited, like sidewalks and bike paths. Use the motor to get you to work, then pedal home. It also give you a backup in case you forget to charge your bike one night. And $2,500 is reasonable for an electric bike. I would mainly be concerned on the life-expectancy and ease of replacement for the batteries. Will it go the 12500 miles necessary to cover it's cost in gasoline? ($2500 for bike / $4 for gas * 20 mpg.)

well first off its ugly as hell, and secondly why bother getting an electric bike that can only take you 40 miles for $2500 when you could buy a small motorcycle, like the ninja 250r, for about 3500 and it will easily get about 70 mpg, as a commuter bike i would say it would be more resonable to go with the ninja

Yeh - except you need a motorcycle license to drive a ninja..duh! This is good for anyone.. any age..

Also, who wants the noise and stinky exhaust from a Ninja?

It may only go 40 miles on one charge Enone, but if you going more then that, like those who live far away from things. Then yea, motorcycle is far better. If you not old enough to drive a motorcycle, then ask your parents. anything more then 40 is a bit much for bike traveling, lazily or pedaling.

City Cycling on the other hand, I would rather have the bike, which is lighter, less obvious when your on the curb, or other walkways. Also, I could just carry it up stairs to work if i had to. its only 73 pounds.

i live in tasmania australia would like to know can you send one here and at what price as I am inrested in selling them from tasmania

Here are a few key points to consider from an actual e-bike user.

An e-bike does bot require licensing and insurance, a big plus compared to a motorcycle.

The actual range is probably exxagerated. I only get 5 miles on my Europa while I pedal, going 15 mph on moderately uphill terrain. It is supposed to get 20 miles. I have never tried to test it on flat terrain though.

It helps a lot if you get incentives for riding a bike to offet the cost amd shorten the break-even point. I work in Pasadena, CA and if I ride every day I get points redeemable for about $25/month in the form of gift cards for Target, Home depot and other stores. Frankly, without the incentive, I doubt that it makes economic sense considering that the battery will probably need to be replaced every couple of years (for about $500). the incentive will cover my battery cost.

I read that there is a new law that requires employers to reimburse up to $25 per month for bike maintenance.

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