Unless you are Wired.com editor Dylan Tweney, who finds his bikes in old railway-embankment hedgerows, you’ll have to pay for your ride, whether its a beater or the latest two-wheeled fashion machine. The A2B is one of the pricier bikes out there, but even at $2,700 it’s cheaper than a car, and way cheaper to run.
The A2B is an electric bike that looks to have the geometry of a gas scooter, and the lithium-ion batteries power it to 20mph for 20 miles before you need to plug it in to a standard 110v socket. Add a second battery pack and you’ll double the range to 40 miles.
The power gets to the back wheel via a seven-speed Shimano Alivio derailleur and there are disc brakes front and rear for stopping, along with suspension on both wheels if the fat tires and thick saddle aren’t enough. In fact, the only problem we see is the weight. At 73lb (33kg), this isn’t the kind of cheapo fixie you can pop on your shoulder and hop on the train. As ever, though, if this gets the lazier car drivers or or the weaker walkers onto the road, we’re all for it.
Product page [A2B via Uncrate]
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