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Ultra Motor A2B Electric Bike lets you call yourself a cyclist
We Americans say we like bike riding, but we're too damn lazy to pedal. That’s why we’ll snap up this Ultra Motor A2B Electric Bike with its proprietary power plant that can go 40 miles on a charge with its extended battery. We’re wondering how they fit that 500-watt sucker inside this diminutive frame.
It’s not exactly slow, either — zipping you along at 20mph, and if you feel like pedaling its 8-gear bicycle drive train for some reason, well, you can do that, too, for even more speed and efficiency. But don’t stress yourself. You’re not riding a bike… it’s a transportation solution!
Ships next month, but brace yourself: this 73-pound beast costs $2,500, enough for quite a few limousine rides.
Ultra Motor, via Business Wire
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By EnOne at 3:58 PM ON 08/13/08
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.)
By epic_one at 4:40 PM ON 08/13/08
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
By dingbat at 8:07 AM ON 08/22/08
Yeh - except you need a motorcycle license to drive a ninja..duh! This is good for anyone.. any age..
By NEWESTGEM at 2:37 PM ON 08/24/08
Also, who wants the noise and stinky exhaust from a Ninja?
By Retnuh at 4:27 PM ON 09/06/08
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.