A2B Electric Bicycle

Ultra Motor smartly calls their A2B an electric bicycle to get around licensing and tag requirements. Even though the A2B is called an electric bicycle, it rides more like a conventional gas powered moped. Scenic City Scooters in Chattanooga, TN was kind enough to lend us an A2B for the afternoon to test.

From the first glance of the A2B at the Dealer Expo last month I knew that this bike was something special and it definitely lived up to my hopes during the test drive. The A2B was tested on several steep inclines and would pull the bike along at a leisurely 10MPH without pedaling and 15-20MPH with some easy pedaling. It was a strange sensation to pedal uphill with the force normally required for level ground but it consistently made easy work of hills that would frighten most bicyclists. We drove the bike around for about 7 miles and the battery seemed to have as good response and acceleration when we finished to test as when it started. See the below video for a more in-depth look at the test ride:

The A2B electric bicycle is fun, environmentally friendly, and makes you immune to fluctuating gas prices. With a range of 40 miles this bike is a serious choice for urban commuting and will help you stay in shape to boot. While some will say that the price of this bike is too high with a MSRP of $2699.00, this electric bicycle is capable of everything a 50cc gas scooter can do and is still considerably cheaper than some gas models like Vespa's LX50. Did I mention that the electric motor's number of moving parts is less than 10 and as you would guess, the reliability of the A2B should be astonishing. In ten years time the world may look back on Ultra Motor's A2B electric bicycle as a revolutionary new vehicle that sparked a new, green transportation era. Only time will tell . . .