Hybrid bikes — bikes that supplement human power with an electric engine — are nothing new, but you’ve probably never seen anything like M55’s line-up. Handmade with names like the Beast and the Daemon, they may change the way you look at e-bikes.
The flagship model is the Beast, which features a max speed of 40 miles per hour, a range of around 60 miles on a single charge, a maximum torque of 84 Nm, a BrushLess DC motor, and a battery with Tenergy Polimer Li-Ion cells. The frame features aluminum and carbon fibre plates.
M55 is hoping to launch the luxury bike this spring for $35,300. “It is a collector’s item built for those who are only pleased with the vary best,” M55’s Daniel Farkas told GearLog. “A treasure for the wealthy, environmentally conscious pioneers who care about nature.”
For those who aren’t quite so wealthy but still care about nature, there’s the Daemon. This bike is much lighter than the Beast, and designed more for urban biking with fat tires and a rigid frame. It, too, wil be launching in spring, but will also be a much more affordable $13,300.
You can get some more details on M55’s site, and be sure to hit the jump for a better look at these impressive e-bikes.
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