The Electric Bicycle has been completely re-invented.  The electric bicycle of old was just a bicycle that someone bolted up an electric motor to and it turned one wheel through friction.  Cheap, clever, and inefficient.  Until recently there has been minimal improvement, they were still a conventional bicycle in most ways.  Today’s new high tech electic bicycles are completely re-thought out and re-invented.  Of course much of the credit goes to the new batteries and electric motors.  Today’s batteries have much more power and storage capabilities.  The newest motors are so much lighter and more powerful while being very efficient.  The combination allows higher speeds, much improved mileage per charge, and greater reliability.

But the story doesn’t end there.  The whole concept of Electric Bicycles has been changed.  X-treme Scooters has redesigned them and made them look more like Motor Scooter/Mopeds.    Motors are mounted integrally on the rear hub.  They have full suspension front and rear giving a much more comfortable and stable ride.  Tires are designed for a more stable and comfortable ride.  Large brakes for safe stopping.  You can now step easily through the frame and sit comfortably on a large padded seat.  There are fairings to block the wind.  Safety equipment included are mirrors, headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals.  Most have multiple and/or large storage compartments.  Pay loads of 250 to 350lbs accomodate up to two adults.  They travel up to 20 miles per hour and 25 to 30 miles per charge.  They charge on normal 110 volt outlets.  They have pedals so in the rare event of no charge you can pedal them.  The fact they have pedals is one of the best features because it allows them to be classified as a bicycle and can go anywhere a bicycle can legally go, plus you don’t need a drivers license or vehicle registration for them.(Federal Electric Bicycle Law HR727).  Today’s Electric Bicycles are perfect for those short trips to the store, a friends house, school, or work, a weekend bike cruise, sight seeing on a trip, around the college campus.   Clean, quiet, no gas, no emissions, ecologically sound.  And at prices of only $600 to $2000 and nearly no operating expense they are economically smart as well.