Let’s start first with another electric bike that’s been making news in the bay area: the Ultra Motor A2B. Now, the problem when you listen to CEOs (who are really just cheerleaders without pom poms) talk about their products is that they seem to think everybody wants and needs their products. O.K fine, you’re selling a $2699 electrified bicycle – who’s going to buy it? The same people that bought Segway electric scooters?
Does anybody need full suspension on an motorized city bike? No. having dispensed with that, what about the UrbanMover UM 44 USprite? As you can see, it’s more of a regular bike with a battery and motor attached.
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Can you feature yourself lugging one of these things up and down the stairs? It’s a tad lighter than the 73-pound(!) A2B, so that’s something to consider.
And the UM44 is less than 1% of the cost of the abysmal Roadster from the abysmal Tesla Motors, you know, that bay area company that the feds aren’t exactly bailing out, but… Anyway, your money is going into Tesla Motors -will you ever see it again? Mmmmm.
Choose wisely. See you on the bike path!
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All aluminium 6021 hybrid alloy frame | |
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26” all alloy wheels with stainless steel spokes | |
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Shimano Tourney 6 speed derailleur gears | |
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Shimano Tourney thumb shift gear change | |
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Kenda® K series puncture resistant tyres | |
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Kenda® self seal inner tubes | |
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Suspension seat post | |
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Sealed headset and crank bearings | |
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Tektro® V-type brakes front and rear | |
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VPAC – Variable pedal assist control | |
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UK & AUS26V 200W high torque brushless motor
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Europe & USA26V 250W high torque brushless motor
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26V 9Ah Panasonic® Lithium-ion battery |
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Lithium Polymer option (26V 12Ah) |
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Maximum range using VPAC |
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Maximum range using throttle* 16km (10m) | |
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Maximum pedal assisted speed – 25kmph (15mph) | |
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Patented locking side release battery mechanism | |
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Handlebar mounted charge indicator | |
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Saddle – UM-V Sprung Gel Comfort – with quick release locking mechanism | |
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Integrated side stand | |
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Chrome ABS corrosion proof mudguards | |
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Integrated rear wheel lock with chain | |
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Rear alloy parcel rack | |
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Optional UM rear panniers (pair) | |
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VPAC Torque sensor controller | |
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Weight 19.8 kg (inc Battery) | |
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Colour – metallic royal blue | |
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What a goofy looking bike! With a 250 watt motor it will not likely be able to climb the hills of San Francisco. There are some 500wbikes at http://www.pedego.com that look and perform much better than the Costco bikes