Ego Bike Test Drive

A friend of mine came out of the elevator with a really cool looking bike. I started asking him questions about it, and he told me about this company right here in Rhode Island that makes these cool electric bike/scooters. I checked out the website (handily painted at the bottom of the bicycle itself) and signed up for a test ride. In a word: W O W !

This thing moves fast-- it'll supposedly get up to 20 miles an hour and go for 20-25 miles (depending on the terrain, your weight, and some other elusive factors) but basically, it goes fast! (esp. on the straight-away). I went up a huge gravelfilled hill (probably a 20% grade), and it went up a lot slower (which is a good thing!)

It handles easily-- just turn your wrist, and it goes. Stop turning and it slows down. Turn it the other way, and it slows down . It's got bike brakes, a headlight and tail-light for night driving, a little mirror, and accessories such as a speedometer/odometer, saddlebags, and even a cargo trailer if you want to start delivering things! And due to special legislation passed around 3 months ago, the bike does NOT have to be registered as a vehicle in RI! (other states and cities may vary!)

The body is molded aluminum, with a designed 1950's retro look, and four possible colors, red, light green, light blue, and orange (also known as Very Well Red, Wasabi, Caribbean Sky, and Chutney.) It runs on electricity,so when you are not using it, just plug it in! The bike looks and feels very sturdily built-- weighs about 100 lbs and just feels really rugged.

The bike retails for $1399, and the coolness factor is WAY HIGH! I'm hoping that I can find the cash to make it work!

See their website for lots more info: egovehicles.com

Call them to ask questions or to arrange a test drive: 401-461-2108