ohm XU450 e-bike
by rd @ 8:52 am 3 comments »
Urban commuters wanting to avoid further contributing to their city’s air pollution problems, concerned about working up a pre-work sweat, yet intent on maintaining their transportation independence may want to consider the OHM XU450 electric bike.
The XU450, which may be the ultimate in urban electric bikes, sports a lightweight aluminum frame and a plethora of high performance components:
- intelligent energy management system and console monitors
- programmable maximum speed - let’s be careful (and legal) out there
- Shimano gears (for passing slower moving bike messengers when pedalling)
- hard stopping front and rear hydraulic brakes (for avoiding cabs and tourists)
- erogonomic upright seating position and comfort suspension
- front and rear fenders for wet and soggy urban travel
- halogen headlight and tail-light to increase your chances of survival
- grip mounted shift control
- wider street tires and lockable storage compartment
- maintenance-free BionX 250W motor / with 450 Watt peak power and re-generative braking to charge the battery
- Li-ion 38V 9Ah battery with no memory issues - charges in 4 hrs and longer life
Perhaps a little pricey @ $2,875 (nycewheels.com) but not when it replaces a car, cab or other carbon producing mode of transport
more from the Vancouver based Ohm @ ohmcycles.com
Related: previously on AltCon - Schwinn Electric Bike, Bike in a Bag, Bamboo Bike by Calfee, Powablade, Electric Bike Dealers: UK & AU
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This is pretty cool! I’m curious to know how you charge it. Do you plug it in or is it charged by pedaling?
Hey Adam,
It can be re-charged by plugging it in. And power can be regenerated pedaling. Check out the FAQ on their site, ohmcycles (link via post, above).
Ok, that’s what I thought. Thanks for the info!