Here's something we've suspected since the oil price jumps of 2005: electric bicycles are going to be BIG. It's taken longer than expected for them to begin really catching on but it's finally happening. And the new PiCycle hybrid electric/manual bike is leading the pack.The environmentally friendly "electrobike" is incredibly cool looking. It's not easy to make any bicycle -- electric or not -- look significantly different from other models. but the designers at Pi Mobility have done a pretty good job doing exactly that.
The PiCycle's swooping arch frame design will definitely get looks as you roll down the street. It will also provide you a very cheap mode of transportation as well as some good cardiovascular exercise. The newest model even features built-in WiFi technology that will track your PiCycle if it gets stolen or misplaced!
Reviewers say the PiCycle is fast, stable, exhilarating, and just plain fun to ride. It's ideal for going up and down hills with minimal effort, due to its efficient 750 watt battery-powered motor. It has a 20-mile range at 20 mph with no pedaling. If you do want to pedal it'll let you go 30 miles at up to 30 mph. The price: $3,000 for a single-speed and $5000 for an eight-speed... "PiFi" included.
New materials and construction techniques are allowing a whole new type of bicycle to be made. They get you where you need to go and you don't have to worry about gas prices or hurting the environment. As oil prices continue to rise we think the PiCycle and the new generation of e-bikes are going to explode in popularity!
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