During the last few years, environmental protection has pick up tremendously and demand new and improved electric bikes have also gained momentum. This two-wheeled transport range from the high-end to the low-end, but most tend to cost around US$ 2,500.
Not long ago, a new electronic bike from Karmic Koben started its production and priced at a good deal less than that.
The Karmic bike features a detachable battery and a 350-watt, pedal-assist motor that will have users pushing about the same amount of power as if they were professional cyclists. Despite having a motor and battery pack attached, the Karmic bike is designed to be lighter than most other e-bikes on the market.
The startup hopes to launch a crowdfunding campaign to enable users to pre-order its bikes in the coming months, and is initially targeting two models with slightly different frames and features.
Final specs and prices are yet to be finalized, but Karmic plans to have a version that will weigh about 36 pounds and cost less than US$ 2,000 at retail. That version will likely be available on KickStarter for closer to US$ 1,500, however. That’s about what a nice road bike costs these days, so it’s not crazy expensive.
The startup also plans to have a carbon fiber version with Chris King wheels that will weigh about 30 pounds and be priced closer to US$ 2,500.
The unique piece of the Karmic bike is the battery, which is an evolution of the battery system from Zero Motorcycles. It uses lithium-ion cells optimized for electric bicycles and can be charged in fewer than five hours. With a full charge, Karmic hopes to get at least 15-20 miles of usage in real-world conditions.
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