Once you take an electric bike for a spin, the feeling of freedom trumps all.
How could an electric bike fit in a package no larger than one designed for a large microwave?
Of course, riding an electric bike, like riding today's electric cars, is an adventure not suited to the Lexus set.
Even though it's less convenient (given its single rental location), the whoosh of an electric bike is something every visitor to London should experience at least once.
And a trial of an electric bike hire scheme will begin by 2016, linking a hilly area of the city with limited public transport to a Tube station.
Not to be outdone, UK-based Stealth Electric Bikes recently released the Bomber, a burly electric bike that would fit in well with the Dark Knight's fleet of stealthy vehicles.
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Tim will take a trip through the mean streets of New York City on the Grace One electric bike and Brian will pop by Frog's Manhattan location to take a look at the company's latest industry-defining designs.
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And the fact that the lack of effort involved means you have to wrap up warm - or get very cold - serves as a reminder as to how much less exercise riding an electric bike involves.
And unless an electric bike has regenerative braking, which lets the motor help slow you down while charging the battery at the same time, expect to change the brake pads more often than on a standard bike.
Researchers at Tsinghua did just that, by attaching four electric-bike motors to a chassis.
One of our favorite finds from this year's show is Bruno Greppi's funky electric Cykno Bike, which has been whizzing around town all week.
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And for folks who still want some independence around town, at train stations, visitors can rent bikes or electric cars via bike sharing and car sharing services.
Entrance to the park is free, and while no vehicles are allowed inside, visitors can explore by foot, bike or electric buggy.
The first patent for strapping an electric motor onto a bike was filed with the US Patent office in 1890 but, lacking sufficient battery power, these early bikes had a very limited range.
An old man was effortlessly cycling past me, laughing and pointing to the electric motor attached to his bike.
The mechanics add about 20 pounds to a bike, so most electric models are around 50 pounds or more.
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