Thank you Danny Dumas from WiredBlog! We agree!

This bike is a dream. If I didn't already have an electric bike store, I'd open one just for this bike!

Review: A2B Electric Bike Puts Some Buzz Into Backpedaling

By Danny Dumas October 15, 2008 | 1:00:00 PMCategories: Batteries, Bicycles, Reviews

Ultra Motor A2B

If you’re not a celebrity, but want to feel like one, then get yourself an Ultra Motor A2B. Wherever I rode this futuristic fully suspended machine onlookers were agog. Trips to Trader Joe’s, the gym, the farmer’s market, bank, post office, beach strand and everywhere else were perpetually punctuated with oohs, ahhs and what’s that? And while it makes a clear impression on the public, the plush front and rear suspension with smooth and fat motorcycle-like tires ensure that most bumps and potholes leave little or no impression on the rider. The 500-watt motor in the rear hub and motorcycle-like twist throttle delivers a comfortable and steady amount of power as you cruise along at the federally mandated max of 20 miles per hour. Encased in the aluminum downtube, the lithium-ion battery yields just over 20 miles of range over varied Los Angeles-area terrain including moderate ups and downs, groceries, and other cargo on-board AND very little pedaling.

Let’s be honest, the A2B is more akin to a scooter than bicycle because of its 73 pounds and laid back beach cruiser geometry. But the A2B’s designers were smart, by giving it pedals and keeping the maximum powered speed below 20 mph, you don’t have to endure the DMV’s motorcycle certification test pay any registration fees or even insure your A2B as a motorcycle. Since the A2B does have pedals you can actually extend the battery’s range (and go faster) by adding some of your own power in the bigger gears. However, it’s pretty clear that you won’t want pedal the A2B too far sans motor.

Securing your nearly three thousand-dollar investment to an outdoor bike rack is a bit of a challenge. The fat tubes necessitate a lengthy chain or cable (I don’t recommend cables for any bike you’d like to keep.) I was able to ease my mind with two Kryptonite NY U-Locks and a Kryptonite NY chain — which also added more than 20 pounds to the payload.

In spite of the creative locking logistics, the A2B is by far the eye-catching electric “bike” in the market and provides a nice option for those who are green-minded, have a fair bit of extra green in their wallets but don’t want to shvitz their way to work and back. —Jackson Lynch

WIRED Plush. comfy, and downright fun to ride. Eye catching design leaves local yokels slack-jawed. Don't worry about Crackhead Bob boosting your battery — it's encased within the bike making it nigh impervious to petty theft.

TIRED Throttle grip is hard on the hands. Heavy. Hard to imagine pedaling it more than a couple blocks. Downhill mountain bike style drivetrain is noisy.

The Case for Electric Bicycles

This is an article from Co-op America, making the case for using electric bikes, and to stop using your gas car. In this economy it not only makes economic sense, but it also is a green alternative.

Save on the expense of a second car and curb your emissions with the latest generation of "human-electric hybrid" bikes.
Andrew Gondzur of St. Louis, Missouri, used to ride his bike about four times a year—until last month, when he found himself choosing his bike instead of his car to run errands at least three times a week. What changed? Andrew installed a kit that added a rechargeable electric motor to his old bike. He still usually pedals his bike, but with a twist of the handlebar, he can get a bit of motorized help.

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Energy, Global Warming and Electric Bicycles

Here is an article by Jeff Radtke, President of Neodymics on his energy flow analysis and is used to make a case for greenhouse gas abatement by riding an electric bicycle instead of driving an automobile. Presentation format is graphical and non-mathematical.

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Energy, Global Warming and Electric Bicycles

Credit Crunch and the Electric Cycle

I found this post over at the electriccyle.org - it's a great post which talks about the economics of scaling back on using your car, and how to reduce your expenses in these tough economic times. For many people using an electric bicycle just might be the answer as a smart means of transportation, not to mention the environmental benefits:





With the on going saga of the world wide credit crunch and banks failing left, right and centre, people are looking to cut their costs down significantly. Enter in the electric cycle.
An electric cycle is about the most economical method of powered transport that you can get. The only thing left after an electric bike would be to forget the motor and just buy a normal cycle. But that takes effort. By cutting down on unnecessary car journeys you’re going to not only save a large amount of money due to less fuel usage but also from the reduced wear and tear on your vehicle. And around town that is significant.
In town you will be surpriised how much time you will save by using an electric cycle. You can get right to the front of every set of trafic lights, use cycle lanes (so long as you pedal on those) oh, and also check your own local laws about that! That time saved can be used for more worthwhile activities like drinking tea, relaxing, chatting…or even working.
The cost of running an electric cycle is so low that it’s hardly worth mentioning. It’s literally just a few pennies a day worth of electricity. And if you have a kindly employer you can save most of that by charging it up at work.
So, it makes a lot of sense to reduce or even eliminate one of the major expenses in any household; that of transportation. If you find that your car use has reduced significantly, then why not entertain the idea of getting rid of the car all together. If you work out the annual expenses of keeping a car and compare that to usuing an electric cycle and hiring a car for the times when you really need one, you may be astonished at the amount of money you will save. You will wonder why you didn’t get rid of the car ages ago.
Last, and only last as this post is about saving money, the environmental impact of an electric cycle is a very positive one. Less CO2 emmisions, less heat generated, little noise pollution, saves space, abnd that’s just to sart with. I’mn sure you can think of more.
This could be you …

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Electric Bicycle Laws from Wikipedia

With the increasing popularity of electric bicyles, people sometimes have questions about the laws governing them. Generally, you do not need a license or insurance since they are considered a regular bike. Click Here to find a list on Wikipedia of different laws from the United States, Canada and other countries from around the world.

Bailout Includes Credit for Bicycle Commuters

I found this on the Bicyle City Blog which discusses the most recent bailout, which includes a credit for bicyle commuters. Hopefully in the next administration of either Barack Obama or John McCain, bicycling commuting will be promoted more. Electric Bikes are a great way of commuting since they give a power assist of up to 20 miles per hour, and use no gas.


Bailout Includes Credit for Bicycle Commuters

The $700 billion Wall Street bailout plan included a little bonus for bicycle commuters: $20 per month tax-free reimbursement. Those who commute by bike and work with others who get free or reduced parking or transportation assistance are eligible for the credit. Employers can deduct the $20 from federal tax in 2009. Regardless of what you think about the bailout (or emergency economic stabilization act), if you're a cycling advocate, you'll know this is good news. Cyclists need to be recognized by the government, and as a society, we have to acknowledge the positive contribution bicycle commuters have on the environment, on traffic congestion and on health. This is a posititve step in integrating bicycles into society and giving them equal weight with motor vehicles.

ePeddler - electric bikes and green living

Hello and Welcome to the ePeddler blog. ePeddler, located at 2599 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. ePeddler is dedicated to the promotion of electric transporation vehicles and other alternative energy and green living products (i.e. electric bicycles, scooters, smart cars, electric lawn mowers and other eco-friendly products).

As a result of new battery technologies, electric bicycles have found their way into the marketplace as a true alternative for commuting instead of a using a gas car, electric bicycles are also a fun recreational vehicle that with the flick of a switch can give a little assist of up to 20 miles per hour, they are also good for just running quick erands. A really nice line of electric bicycles is the eco easy rider. Check out the video to see what you think.




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