S Michael
$1,190 USD are you kidding me.. I realize there are thousands of Americans that have more money than brains, but who in his right mind would pay that much for an un_proven device such as this. Lots I guess or it would be for sale. Good luck...
Threesixty
The price is compatible with getting an old 25cc 2-stroke, fixing the carburettor (read up on Walbro carbs), and then mounting it along with fuel tank and controls. An old Villiers or Seagull 2-stroke may be a better choice; put aside some weeks or months of fiddling around. $1190 for what appears to be a very sophisticated electronic version is a good price.
Deres
Effectively, it is a bit expensive.
In my opinion, a simpler and cheaper electronic system should be used, maybe with some mode to be preset before going (hills, flat, heavy assist, ...). I don't understand why they incorporate the battery near the seat. It could be put everywhere on the bike linked by a cable. This would provide more stability and the possibility to change batteries if more range or more assist is needed.
Nick 1801
I agree that this is too expensive. Electric crank motors appear to be cheaper, and are better because they allow you to put the motor's drive through the bike's gears. Also, you can keep your mudguards, and don't need to be covered in muck.
Aross
This just sounds like an expensive version of the old Solex gas powered bike assist, except a bit more environmentally friendly. If this doesn't self charge the battery when coasting down hill it is just an expensive toy.
Phillip Noe
$1190??? What tha?
Stuart Wilshaw
£760 in my currency, no way! At that price it's just an overpriced toy. I saw the same principle applied using a 50cc petrol engine back in the 1950s and I'm sure it can be done now for less than the asking price of this gizmo.
CaptD
Way TOO expensive and would make an easy target for thieves.
I hope someone like TESLA and/or ZERO Cycle offers a big prize for the best eBicycle design, that way many would put on their thinking caps and the result would remove huge numbers of cars from our too crowded streets.
steveraxx
It would not be an internet message board without a series of negative comments.
Great idea guys, good execution and already improving the product. A product which is one of a kind and so high initial up-front cost. What did those first automobiles cost? They were so inexpensive that just about everyone purchased one. They were so reliable that no one had issues or thought they were a waste and dangerous or too expensive!
Again great idea, especially for someone like me who has multiple bikes.
David Finney
About $200, I'd consider it a reasonable price. North of that, nope.