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Ultra Motor's A2B Electric Bike -- For Hipster Urbanites

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 16th 2008 at 4:32PM


A clever name, a clever design and a solid premise -- now, if only we didn't see a set of front and rear pegs along with Dave Mirra grinding down a stairwell each time we looked at it, we could actually take this thing seriously. Unfortunately for our childish hopes, Ultra Motors' A2B electric bike actually won't be used in the next X-Games, but it may just get you to and from your downtown apartment.

This comparatively small electric bike features a full suspension setup, an oversized seat and a battery arrangement that provides 20 miles of travel without a touch of the pedal. Also of note, riders can reach speeds of up to 20mph (or 50mph if traveling downhill, so we hear), and an optional secondary battery can double the aforesaid distance capability. Look for this one to hit authorized dealers next month for a presumably lofty amount of scratch. [From: BusinessWire via OhGizmo]

Update: And we've got a price of $2,599. $2,675 with pegs, a spash guard and a few random stickers.
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Trek Stop: A Vending Machine for Bikes, Energy Bars

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 13th 2008 at 4:45PM


Fat kids want cake, skinny kids abstain, right? Whatever philosophy you subscribe to, chances are you'll only see the world's fittest stopping by a Trek Stop. This curious vending machine is currently parked in Madison, Wisconsin and enables cyclists to nab spare parts (an extra tube, patch kit, water bottle, etc.) or healthy snacks while rolling by. As for installation? Prepare to get greasy. [Source: Bicycle Design Via AutoblogGreen]
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Panasonic's Electric Bike Does Regenerative Braking

by Paul Miller, posted Jul 7th 2008 at 3:06PM


We're still a bit unconvinced about this whole "using our own energy to induce motion" thing, but if you got restless leg or some other siren call to the bicycle, the Lithium Vivi RX-10S seems the way to go. Panasonic is launching the bike in Japan this August, and stuffed in some fancy hybrid car-style regenerative braking to set it apart from the pack (though Sanyo does have something similar).

There are four levels of assistance electric motor assistance, which means you're probably going to end up peddling now and then, but the bike's range with regenerative braking to power a secondary battery is almost 78 miles, compared to 56 miles without it. You'll obviously benefit more if you have a lot of hills and "stop and go" type stuff on your commute, but that's certainly nothing to scoff at. [Source: Far East Gizmos]
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The Ultimate Bike Gadgets

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Jul 31st 2007 at 3:56PM

PC Mag's Ultimate Bike Gadgets
Everything gets gadget-ed up these days. Not even the low-tech past time of bike riding is safe. Now there are detachable GPS devices from Atech; a handlebar-mountable speaker system with remote for your iPod from iHome; an electric motor for the lazy; and a cell phone app for recording speed, acceleration and distance via an axle-mounted Bluetooth capable sensor.

That's a lot of gadgets. Sounds like a world of distractions to us, but serious bikers may enjoy a few of these things.

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Motorcycle Sounds For Your Bike

by Tim Stevens, posted Apr 25th 2007 at 1:32PM


For bicyclists, gliding silently along smooth asphalt can be a zen-like experience. But when it comes to pedaling through dangerous intersections, that lack of noise prevents motorists from being aware of your presence.

To fix this problem, SoundofMotion has developed a product that can add the sound of a roaring V-Twin motorcycle to your otherwise human-powered ride. The system uses a monitor on the bike to determine wheel-speed, which talks via Bluetooth to your cell phone to provide the sound.

Given that the quietest of motorcycle exhausts is going to be far louder than just about any cell phone speaker out there, it's somewhat doubtful that this device is going to help the rider get anything more than some bemused looks from nearby pedestrians. But, if you're looking to add a little humor to your ride, this might be a good way to do so.

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