The Year of the E-Bicycle 494
theodp writes "Electric bicycles have been around for more than a century, but they have never quite captured the imagination of auto-obsessed Americans. That may be about to change. At CES this month, Sanyo showed off its sleek, lightweight Eneloop Hybrid Bicycle. Priced at $2,300, the e-bike sports a black lithium-ion battery strapped to the frame beneath the seat. Press a button on the left handlebar, and a 250-watt motor kicks in, providing about twice as much power as your own pedaling. Some basic e-bike models, like the Ezip Trailz can be had for as low as $500. Both Trek and Schwinn began selling e-bikes last year, and Best Buy is offering e-bikes in three test markets: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, OR."
Re:Great, still doesn't fix the Houston problem. (Score:4, Funny)
And even if you do survive the trip, there's no where safe to lock it up ... I'm waiting for the workable wheeled vehicle that I can fit in a backpack.
Try a razor-style scooter! It's so fast and efficient! Once you start scoo-muting you'll never turn back. I take mine into my office, restaurants, cinemas, on dates... all the while looking resplendent in my bright-green bike gloves. It's the way of the high-density urban future!
(posted anonymously to preserve the last remaining tatters of my dignity)
Re:Great, still doesn't fix the Houston problem. (Score:5, Funny)
Most of us road our bikes to school by 4th grade here in San Diego.
And some need to ride right back to school. :)
Re:best quote (Score:4, Funny)
>> people dressed in bright nylon tights and oddly-colored sunglasses.
> *shudder*, that should be banned!
Agreed ... oddly-coloured sunglasses are a blight on society, and should be banned!
Or ... ray-banned?
Re:Why not just buy a motorcycle? (Score:5, Funny)
So using something that will get you into shape is gay. Interesting.
No wonder my ass is always so sore after my workouts. I thought it was because the seat isn't all that comfortable, but it turns out that apparently I'm actually taking a cock up my ass for hours on end.
Re:Great, still doesn't fix the Houston problem. (Score:2, Funny)
Yes, and people sticking their hands out the window trying to smack you on a high speed drive by, and attempting to side swipe you.
This is the real reason the Founding Fathers put the Second Amendment in. Insightful, really.
Re:Great, still doesn't fix the Houston problem. (Score:3, Funny)
given that its texas we are talking about, that actually makes a scary bit of sense...
Re:Great, still doesn't fix the Houston problem. (Score:2, Funny)
Do you really have problems with people throwing beer bottles at you?
Yeah, why would anyone have problems with that?
Re:Great, still doesn't fix the Houston problem. (Score:1, Funny)
My favorite alternative is a handlebar mounted slingshot and a sack full of ball bearings!