The Electrobike Pi is an electric bicycle that is charged with a standard outlet. A rider can power the bike by pedal, the electric motor, or a combination of both. The Electrobike also has a hybrid option that uses gas and electric power to increase travel distance between each charge.
Electrobike Pi
The Electrobike Pi is the first bike made by the company it offers 750 Watts of Power and 30 miles per charge at a speed of 20 miles per hour. The bike takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge from a standard outlet. An optional battery is available to provide the consumer with 60 miles per charge.
Electrobike Pi E
The Electrobike Pi E has a 48 volt 200 amp battery and has a top speed of 30 miles per hour. There is also a optional hybrid motor option which runs on both battery and gas. The consumer is able to adjust manually the proportion of energy use between the two sources.
Electrobike Pi 3
The Electrobike Pi 3 also features a 48 Volt motor with two F-cell batteries. The major difference is that it operates on three wheels. One in the front, two in the rear. It also provides 50 miles of travel on one charge. The Bike also has an optional carrying cart and an optional hybrid motor for unlimited range.
Electrobike Pi X
The Electrobike Pi X is a high performance version with up to 30 horsepower. The top speed is 30 miles per hour and provides 30 miles on each charge. With the hybrid option maximum distance is 280 miles.
Electrobike Information
- Official Site: Electrobike
Electrobike Pi News
- Google News: Electrobike Pi
Featured Articles
- Los Angeles Times: Euclidean Dynamics (September 26, 2007)
- "Any way you slice it, it's one cool ride."
- CNN Money: Gadgets to Die For - Electrobike Pi
- "Forget racetrack-worthy sports cars. The eco-conscious Silicon Valley crowd is getting revved up about Electrobike's Pi..."
- Los Angeles Times: More questions about Electrobike Pi (October 3, 2007)
- "I liked its high design, California origins, green manufacturing and sales strategy..."
- Wired: Electrobike Pi (November 21, 2007)
- "You can pedal all you want, but with the flick of a switch, the motor will zip you around at 20mph for up to 30 miles. "