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TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: The A2B Electric Bike

What do you get when you cross a bicycle with an electric scooter? Probably something like Ultra Motor’s “Light Electric Vehicle,” the A2B. Silent and stylish, the A2B is designed for urban and suburban commuters (check out that comfy, oversized seat). It’s like your bicycle, except with a lithium ion battery-powered motor that you can plug in and charge at any ordinary electric socket. And if you run out of power on the road, no worries — just start pedaling.

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The bike can go for 20 miles at up to 20 mph, and you can double that range by buying an extra battery pack. It has a lightweight aluminum body (73 lbs.) with full suspension — check out the rest of the specs here. The bike is outfitted with two bags and two baskets for your stuff. This hybrid offers a relaxing, emissions-free ride — and as the web site says, it “allows riders to get as much or as little exercise as they choose.”

+ Ultra Motor

6 Responses to “TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: The A2B Electric Bike”

VeloChef Says:

April 14th, 2009 at 11:58 am

Great bike – In Stock – Earth Day deals now! at ELV Motors http://www.elvmotors.com
Pls also check informative blog on electric bikes at http://www.velorep.com/velochef

haywillhay Says:

April 14th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

Electric bikes are a waste! Riding an ordinary bicycle helps you keep healthy and reduce your environmental impact at the same time. Adding an electic motor defeats the purpose entirely, especially if the electricity is produced in a coal power plant. You might as well drive a hybrid SUV.

Cameron Bibler Says:

April 15th, 2009 at 11:28 am

..couldn’t agree more. Electric bikes are a step backwards in terms of sustainability and healthy living. get out and exercise for real, sitting on an electric bike doesn’t count.

ron Says:

April 16th, 2009 at 12:29 am

Cameron and Haywillhay…just to point out that an electric bike does have more of a footprint then regular bikes, but offers a great trade off in what I call SubUrban “Short Trips” – there is a positive impact in reduction of greenhouse gases when you use your electric bike ( that still allows you to pedal when you want to without using the motor) on short trips to the store, or other errands. Yes you might think that you won’t get in shape with an electric motor – but not true…you tend to ride longer when there is an assist – we find our riders now ride recreational for 4 to 5 hours a day with the combination of electric and pedaling…and when they had just the normal bike, on rec rides…they would be 1 to 2 hours max. Anything to keep someone out of the car is always a plus. Plus in our store we about to give offsetting carbon credits for the only thing an electric bike will do, is harm to the environment (after 5 years or so) is when the battery needs to be replaced. Biking no matter what type is beneficial and rewarding for the individual – for the family, the community and the environment – Human Transport…so as someone who now sells electric bikes http://www.iBikeElectric.com and Carbon Fields for waste to energy through bio mass on degradable and marginal lands…I give electric and regular bikes a big Plus for reducing Greenhouse gases and getting people out of their Hybrids and SUV’s. – Regards – Ron

ron@iBikeElectric.com Says:

April 16th, 2009 at 9:07 am

Cameron and Haywillhay…just to point out that an electric bike does have more of a footprint then regular bikes, but offers a great trade off in what I call SubUrban \”Short Trips\” – there is a positive impact in reduction of greenhouse gases when you use your electric bike ( that still allows you to pedal when you want to without using the motor) on short trips to the store, or other errands. Yes you might think that you won\’t get in shape with an electric motor – but not true…you tend to ride longer when there is an assist – we find our riders now ride recreational for 4 to 5 hours a day with the combination of electric and pedaling…and when they had just the normal bike, on rec rides…they would be 1 to 2 hours max. Anything to keep someone out of the car is always a plus. Plus in our store we about to give offsetting carbon credits for the only thing an electric bike will do, is harm to the environment (after 5 years or so) is when the battery needs to be replaced. Biking no matter what type is beneficial and rewarding for the individual – for the family, the community and the environment – Human Transport…so as someone who now sells electric bikes http://www.iBikeElectric.com and Carbon Fields for waste to energy through bio mass on degradable and marginal lands…I give electric and regular bikes a big Plus for reducing Greenhouse gases and getting people out of their Hybrids and SUV\’s. – Regards – Ron

jpanizzoli Says:

August 3rd, 2009 at 11:12 pm

I’ve personally test-riden an A2B, and it’s a very nice bike. But it’s extremely expensive! There are a wide variety of other options out there, and most are well below the $2500+ price tag of the A2B. Some are $499 or lower. Check out http://www.eco-wheelz.com for a variety of other options.

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