Ariel Rider Retro-style Electric Bicycles
while many electric bike makers are out to woo you with out-of-this-world, futuristic design, the <a href="http://www.arielrider.com/ArielRider.html" target="_blank">Ariel Rider retro-style electric bicycle</a> takes on the road less travelled by employing an evergreen classic design and fusing it with modern gizmos, including a do-it-all bike computer...

while many electric bike makers are out to woo you with out-of-this-world, futuristic design, the Ariel Rider retro-style electric bicycle takes on the road less travelled by employing an evergreen classic design and fusing it with modern gadget wizardry, including a do-it-all onboard bike computer and an hub-drive electric motor. by using a hub-drive motor, the maker is able to maintain a true retro look, while harnessing the power of electric power to aid in your day-to-day riding. the electric drive on the Ariel Rider ebike comes from a 8fun motor, available in a choice of power ranging from basic 200W and all the way up to the range topping 500W, that provides a breeze top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), while gearing is undertaken by a Shimano 7-speed item.

the hub motor offers performance without the ding and has an incredible 30-month manufacturer’s warranty to back it up. the motor is juiced by standard 11Ah Samsung battery cells – 48V for the 500W model and 36V for all other models, and it offers two modes of riding: 6-speed pedal assist or 6-speed pedal assist with throttle assist, in addition to full pedal power. other features include LED headlights and LED taillights to light up your way and for low-light riding safety, Avid BB5 disc brakes for assuring stopping power when needed, Springer-type custom made front fork, KMC Z-Type bicycle chain, and a smart trip computer with backlit LED display and light sensors that’s responsible for switching on the lights when it is dark.

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the large display of the bike computer lets you keep tab on the bike’s data such as speed, battery level, distance travelled, and ambient temperature, without actually distracting you from your riding. the Ariel Rider Retro-style Electric Bicycle is a product of Hong Kong-based Bann Industrial and has a waiting list till end of April 2014. as for the price, it is based on the principle of ‘price on application’ where you make know to the maker your ideal config and they quote you the price accordingly. hit up Ariel Rider’s website to learn more or touch base with them for ordering information.

Ariel Rider Retro-style Electric Bicycles

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