Electric Bikes
It has been a while since I talked about human/motor driven bikes. Now that winter is coming, it’s strange that two new bikes have been announced:
The Matra MS1:
Aside from the cheesy LCD display strapped on the handlebars, the Matra MS1 bike looks as if Apple could have designed it. Okay, that’s a lie. It looks like they want you to think Apple designed it. Human powered and electric powered.
Via: Matra shows off its human / electric-powered MS1 bike – Engadget
The Electrobike Pi:
If the Matra bike is borrowing from Apple’s style, the Electrobike Pi is borrowing from the VW New Beetle. The arch and two wheels was VW’s logo for the New Beetle for the first few years of its marketing. I don’t feel like I could ride this bike around town with a straight face.
Via: Electrobike Pi: the pricey hybrid electric bicycle – Engadget
The market DOES need good hybrid bicycles for commuting, but I don’t think I like either one of these. Plus, at the prices that they are selling, it’s probably a better option to buy a cheap motor kit for your traditional bike or the Synergy Cycle.