Ultra Motor’s A2B: A Really Nice Ride, if You Can Afford it.

Posted: May 25th, 2010 | Author: Steve | Filed under: Technology | Tags: A2B, bikes, EV, Technology, the ki, Ultra Motors | View Comments

At the recent Taste of Ki eco-chic product showcase, I was lucky enough to be able to take a test-ride on a very nice electric bicycle, the A2B Metro, made by Ultra Motor.

What I discovered was an entirely new class of vehicle: an electric bike that is just as easy to pedal as it is to ride motor-only. While the bike itself appeared to be a well-constructed, well-designed and well-thought-out piece of personal transportation, I wondered exactly who would be buying it, given its whopping $3,000 price tag. The answer may surprise you.