A2B Electric Bikes Launched By Ultra Motors

Ultra Motors are one of the market leaders when it comes to producing light electric vehicles. They look to produce quality product whilst ensuring they are eco-friendly and work very hard to help the environment. Ultra Motors are very passionate that the A2B Electric Bikes will help in everyday life in such way as getting to work, going shopping, parking and avoiding traffic jams.

When I first saw the AB2 Metro and Hybrid I thought they were very innovative and stylish whilst not losing the overall ‘bike’ look which is important. What sets these electric bikes apart from a scooter or motor cycle you ask? Well the major factor for me would be you don’t need a license to ride these on the road in the UK. They are also very quiet when running and have silent acceleration. With health and fitness being big in the UK right now it means you can still pedal to give you that exercise you need.

A2B Metro Bike Specifications

• Maximum road speed under power – 15.5 mph
• Maximum off-road speed under power – 20mph (activated by off-road switch)
• Up to 20 miles* unassisted range (extendable to 40 miles**)
• Battery chemistry: lithium ion
• Nominal voltage: 36 volts
• Continuous power output: 250W
• Real-time state-of-charge indicator
• Frame: TIG welded 6061 aluminum
• Suspension (front): Ultra Motor shock-absorbing front fork (80mm travel)
• Suspension (rear): Ultra Motor shock-absorbing swing arm (150mm travel)
• Tires: 20 x 3.0 Kenda Kraze
• Gears: Shimano Alivio derailleur with 7-speed Shimano range 14-34T
• Brakes (front and rear): Avid BB5 disc brakes
• Saddle: oversized Ultra Motor comfort saddle
• Weight of A2B Metro: 31.1kg
• Weight of portable battery: 5.9kg
• Weight of A2B Metro with battery: 37kg
• Costs only 7p to fully charge
* Dependent on rider weight, pedalling and terrain
** Based on the addition of the secondary battery pack

A2B Hybrid Bike Specifications

• Maximum power assistance speed – 15.5mph
• Up to 50 miles (80km) range* with 36V/9.4 Ah Battery
• Display: on/off; 3 modes; speed; auto backlight
• Battery chemistry: lithium ion
• Nominal voltage: 36 volts
• Rated power output: 250W
• Frame: TIG welded 6061 aluminium
• Suspension Fork: Suntour SF9-NCX-D
• Suspension Seat Post: UNO SP-503
• Tires: 26” x 2.0”
• Chain Wheel: 38T Free Wheel Sprocket: 11-28T
• Gears: 7-speed SRAM 3.0 derailleur
• Brakes (front and rear): Avid BB5 disc brakes
• Saddle: Ultra Motor comfort saddle
• Weight of A2B Hybrid: 23.7kg
• Weight of portable battery: 5.4kg
• Weight of A2B Hybrid with battery: 29.1kg
• Costs only 6p to fully charge
* Dependent on rider weight, pedalling and terrain. Component parts are subject to change without notice.
* Product specifications may be changed: weights, dimensions and colours may vary slightly.

I also had the great pleasure of meeting some people who were behind the A2B Electric Bike Launch at the 2009 Gadget Show, which took place at the NEC in Birmingham. It was great to hear from people who knew directly about the A2B bikes and get their views about them. We also saw Raef Bjayou who took part in BBC1 show The Apprentice. He was on hand promoting and getting behind the fantastic product which Ultra Motors had produced.

Overall this was one of the most impressive new designs which we came across during the Gadget Show and we back it to be a huge success with a wide range of people. Price wise you are looking at £1,949 for the A2B Metro and £1,749 for the A2B Hybrid. You can find out more information and see what Ultra Motors had to say about their new A2B range over on the Ultra Motors website.


If you would like to read more about this event then head over to the Gadget Show Live roundup.