We should have seen it coming...

[alpinerabbit]

You still get wet when it rains. I just mean this is yet another excuse to not have to exercise.

[Beane]

barf. i guess i see the point that some people might use it instead of a car, but considering that it can't even keep up in traffic, i imagine it'll just be for kids to buzz around their neighborhood. not to mention that its two stroke engine pollutes WAY more than a normal car.

[cyclinnewbie]

What's the point? Isn't a moped or scooter the same thing? Seems kinda silly to me...

[OakLeaf]

Besides anything else (which I totally agree with all of it)....

the geometry of modern bicycles is set up for rear-wheel drive, and this just seems dangerous.

[Grog]

In theory I'm not against it. But I had to read this sentence a few times:

"But, if your workplace is within 5 miles, you may want to consider using a gas-powered bicycle."

Shouldn't it be the opposite: "if your workplace is more than 5 miles away, then you may want to consider using a gas-powered bicycle."? *sigh*

And what was wrong with the previous electric bicycles?

Pedaling this when the engine is not on must be pretty tough/heavy...

[vermonster]

I have a huge issue with the line about your workplace being within 5 miles---if you're that close, pedal to work.

[Flybye]

I have a huge issue with the line about your workplace being within 5 miles---if you're that close, pedal to work.

I live within 2 miles of my job and I almost always drive. I have to transport clients quite often and the idea of pumping them to their appointments just doesn't appeal to me