The A2B Metro is one of the most iconic electric bikes out there. Its unique design turns heads because unlike other electric bikes, it resembles a scooter and has full suspension. It was one of the earlier entries into the US market, arriving in September 2008, and features top of the line battery, motor and computer system… but it will cost you. The bike is powerful, ergonomic and easy to mount with the low step design which has evolved over the years. It isn’t perfect for every application but it’s one of my favorite bikes for cruising around town because it’s so comfortable and cool.
Worth noting real quick is that Ultra Motor, the UK based company that created the A2B Metro, was acquired by India based Hero Eco in January 2012. For this reason some people refer to the bike as an Ultra Motor, others by just A2B and still others as a Hero Eco. Hope that helps ;)
Back to the bike! The downsides of this design are weight, challenge in locking at bike racks and noise created by the chain running through the spring loaded chain guide. Most electric bikes weigh in around 50 pounds while the Metro is 72. This isn’t a deal killer because the motor is so strong and efficient but lifting the bike and even pedaling can be a challenge.
The vast majority of electric bikes out there use 26″ or 29″ wheels but the A2B Metro uses much smaller 20″ wheels. One benefit is increased torque and the other is lower center of gravity. The rear wheel on this bike needed room to travel up and down because of the built in shock. Had the bike been designed with larger wheels like it’s sister the A2B Velociti, the rider would have been positioned much higher and the relaxed position would have been compromised.
The wheels themselves work well but the distance between the rear hub and bottom bracket (where the pedals connect to the frame) is quite far. In order to keep the chain from falling off or whacking the frame, a spring loaded chain guide has been added and that makes a bit more noise with added friction when pedaling. I do feel like there’s one downside to the current design and that is ground clearance. Look at the picture below real quick, even though the chain is elevated way up out of the way, the kickstand still hangs down and can hit curbs and other elevated obstacles. To me this is a miss and I wish the kickstand was placed more out of the way. In my time riding this bike the kickstand also bounced when going over bumps which is annoying. I’m not a big fan of these motorcycle-style double sided kickstands. I usually take them off and replace with a side folding design but with the Metro, since weight is such a factor, it’s worth leaving on.
The tires on this bike are a blessing and a curse. The upside is that they absorb energy and shock because they are wider and contain more air than traditional tires. They corner well, grip the road and look amazing. The downside is that the increased surface area exposes them to more punctures and many riders have expressed frustration in the overall quality of the tire material itself. They work fine for streets but considering the dual suspension setup and temptation of going off road, flats could be an issue and they aren’t as easy to fix at a bike shop because the tubes are an untraditional size.
My favorite part about this bike is the seat and upright positioning. It feels a lot like riding a Vespa, and that’s a good thing! The seat is soft and comfortable, the handles are close so you don’t have to lean forward and strain your neck and back. You’re kept relatively low to the ground so leaning sideways isn’t physically demanding. Check out the picture again, see how the pedals are further forward? This makes for a more comfortable ride. Your feat easily reach the pedals and feel relaxed. None of this really helps you pedal the bike but that’s not really one of the strong suites of this model, it doesn’t even have pedal assist.
In terms of parking and locking this bike, there are a few challenges worth noting. The tires are extra large which makes them harder to squeeze into some racks. The frame is thick and doesn’t incorporate a large triangle, like most standard bicycles, which means you have to be creative and use a cable to lock up. The good news is, this bike requires a key to start and it’s heavy so that makes it much harder to steal. While we’re on the topic of keys I should note, on the first generation design of the A2B Metro the key was actually placed on the top side of the downtube vs. the handlebars. This made it susceptible to getting kicked when mounting or dismounting. The design has been changed in subsequent generations but it’s one way to tell older models apart. Now the ignition switch is positioned on handlebars and a fancy speedometer has also been added.
This bike does well on range with the stock battery which is mounted inside the downtube. This positioning helps to distribute weight evenly from front to rear and keep the center of gravity low, making it natural to handle. The downside here is that the battery is harder to remove for charging; it’s really designed to be charged on the bike. If your commute is extra long, there is an option for a second battery pack that mounts to the rear rack portion of the frame. This changes the weight distribution a little bit, and makes the shock more bouncy, but looks good and is much easier to remove for charging.
If you’re looking for a smooth ride with comfortable seating position and powerful motor, this is a great choice. The A2B Metro is a very capable bike and it’s fun to ride. The cables are all integrated into the frame, the speedometer is sleek and the keyed ignition creates good security, especially paired with the weight. If you’re shopping for a stylish, efficient transporter ,this is a good choice. But if you want to blend in a bit more and take advantage of traditional bicycle racks and accessories, this bike may not be right for you.
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Mike
12 years agoCentral Ontario Canada — 2013-01-11
ReplyNice review… Thank you! — I would like to add that smaller diameter 20″ wheels put a lot more torque (power) on the road! :-) — I assume your review is on the much improved Gen.2 Metro? (Can’t find date on your review !?)
I always pedal assist my Metro and find it very easy/comfortable and completely silent… Here Gen.2 Metros are delivered without upper chain guide and it works just fine. I’m average weight/height 73kg/1.73m. Very happy with my Metro… just over one year and over 5000 km totally trouble free.
paul8bee
11 years agoHad the A2B for 2 weeks now. So far so good.March 01 2014 Bike handles well and has amazing power. It will do 31-33 km/hr on the flat, and still do 24-27 km/hr on the one incline I have on the way. The seat is a bit low for me, and am looking to get an extension to make pedalling easier. I am relying on this machine to get me to work and back each day. 7.8 km x 4 trips/day. First week was just rain rain, and freezing cold. I am wondering how the machine will hold up to all that west coast Vancouver island water> The shop techs tell me the bike is sealed up pretty well. The hydrolic brakes feel a bit spongy, and I would rather have a simple cable system.
Replypaul8bee
11 years agomay 15. 2000 km’s in 2 1/2 months. So far so good. 250 one way trips made. The front disc pad wore out but was easy to replace by myself. I have ridden in cold, and wind and rain, rain, rain. The rain kicks up road dirt that wears down the brakes. Also the pedal assist sensor that is mounted on the crank sprocket quit. Too much road dust. Velec told me it was a design flaw, and to just leave it. I think that I need to hose the thing down more during rainy weather. This bike is my MAIN transportation, and it has to get me through the next 12 months. Thumbs up so far.
ReplyRusty Turner
10 years agoI’ve got almost 10,000 miles on a first-generation A2B and have had very few issues. The auxiliary battery died while under warranty, and I’m on my 3rd set of tires. I changed the brakes out for BB7s early on and have only replaced the pads a couple times. I’ve looked far and wide for alternative tires, because the originals do poorly in the wet…and it rains a lot in Portland. Thus far, I’ve found no workable replacements. Oh, and I replaced the short seat post with a longer one and fitted a Hobson seat. Now it fits AND is more comfortable. I’m VERY happy with the A2B.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoAwesome testimonial Rusty, thanks for sharing. I was just checking the review of the A2B Octave (which is similar to the Metro, just re-named) and commenter “joepah” said that he was able to use 16″ moped tires to replace the stock ones that came on the bike. He said they were more durable and I found some on Amazon (the first ones, Shinko SR714) look promising. Hope this helps you out!
ReplyErik
10 years agoI own two first gen a2b metros that I bought used. I put around 150 miles a week on either or of these bikes and here is what I do and don’t like about them and you will see that I have more likes then dislikes but the dislikes for particularly the first generation metro’s are fairly big complaints.
LIKES
– solid feel, very comfortable I can ride them everyday for several miles and show up to work not tired or with achy joints
– 3 inch wide tires are very stable and I find they work great in the rain. I used to get a lot of flats now I use sealant in the tubes and the problem is fixed
– Great battery longevity, The batteries in both of the used first gen metros I bought hold a strong charge and they are several years old. Amazing.
– Great quality charger with XLR connection and it makes sense cause the chargers cost around 150$
– very good kickstand heavy duty durable and will stand the bike up even on sloped ground
– has handled the heat and the rain great so far. I have ridden it in over 90 degree heat and in the rain several times no issues yet
– BB5 brakes do the job great for me. Easy to adjust with the turn of a wheel. Takes like 5 seconds to adjust each one and I do it at stoplights frequently.
– wide Alex rims are good and only seem to need truing about once every 5 thousand miles
– bike looks great
DISLIKES
-first gen motor is not compatible with second gen a2b metro bikes and vise verse because the controller was relocated from the motor and put into the frame on newer metro models and the octave. First gen motors may be getting hard to find. I had to replace a hub motor on one out of two of my a2b bikes and I couldn’t get a warranty with it because its already an old part that’s not in production anymore . I think i got a cheaper price because it was a first gen motor with no warranty but not really sure what a second gen one costs. It would have been nice if they got the motor/controller design right the first time but they didn’t.
-The rear fender is a very poor design that hits against the tire on even small bumps making a lot of loud plastic slapping noises. I noticed they have a different fenders on the second gen metro and octave models which was a good move. Hopefully that one doesn’t hit the tire. I have the rear fenders off both of my bikes even riding in the rain cause i can’t stand how much (broken plastic noise) the rear fender makes when it hits the tire literally on small bumps in the road. The front fender however works great and is very tough as well.
I really like the metro’s unique style and stable robust ride. I hope that a2b keeps the new bike parts compatible with older bike parts.. For example if I buy an octave in 2015. I want to be able to still find a motor or battery brand new that will fit the bike in 2020
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoGreat feedback Erik, thanks for sharing your experience with the A2B Metro and discussing some of the things you liked and some of the things that have been improved. I agree that it delivers one of the more comfortable and stable rides on electric bikes and even though the fenders could drag a bit on first generation, it’s nice that they fixed it for newer models because I liked the feeling that you would stay dry and could almost use it like a scooter or car to get around no matter the weather.
Replypaul
10 years agoNov 01 2014. Now 8 months on the road @800/km per month (6500 km total) and have plugged the charger in 850 times to ride the 8 km x 4 trips a day to work. (1/2 charge each time @ 2 hr per/charge) (the bike shop says that is the same as 425 full charges)
So far not one mechanical Issue with the bike. Last month alone a foot of rain came down, but did not affect the bike any. My dislikes are the stock Kenda tires. I’ve had 6 flats so far (I guess I ride on a busy hy-way and lots of debries). On my bike, you have to remove the Back Shiftier/derailleur, to get the back wheel off. I’ve spoken with Parker Ross at head office http://www.wearea2b.com/en_ca/contact and he told me that they changed the back arm design, and they are working on a new Mounting bracket for the shifter. (wish they got it right the first time, but this bike is still in its pioneering stages).
Then he suggested a tire change. he wrote “One of the popular replacement tire options is a DOT rated motorcycle tire, which gives it a very hard casing and flats seem to disappear. This specific tire is a Shinko SR714 in size 2.25-16, making it narrower then stock. This tire is sized much differently because it is for motorcycles, which makes it tough to install, but is a great tire once mounted… another tire that we have used is the Odyssey Hawk in 20″ x 2.4“, which is a BMX bicycle tire. This tire has a nice sticky outer layer, great for wet conditions, and is dual ply, so highly puncture resistant. It is also narrower then stock, and can hold up to 100 psi, so it is a much smoother rolling tire…”
I ordered the shinko sr714 p-speed rating, There are two models, the L speed rating (good for 75 mph) and the P speed rating( good for 93 mph) I did not know the difference when I ordered. Hope I got the right one. I wish I had ordered the l speed tire, but I’ll have to wait and see, when the tire gets here in a week.
My next issue was the battery temperature. The weather here is getting colder, and cold seems to slow down the battery. Since I can not store the bike indoors, I bought a heat lamp and am going to make some kind of mini garage for it to get through this winter. I go to work at 3:30 am each morning and that is the coldest time of the day. I find the red battery indicator light comes on much more when the temp goes below 50 degrees F. I appreciate all comments of links that relate to this bike. This bike is my only transportation, and It just has to keep on rolling.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoThis is such great feedback Paul! Thank you for sharing the official tips from A2B about replacement tires, I’ve heard others express that the stock ones can get flats but your advice actually says which ones to go for. I wish you luck with the heat lamp and garage (be careful not to start a fire!) is there any way you can just remove the battery and save electricity and cost? This was one of the big negative points with the Metro, the battery in the down tube isn’t so easy to get off :/
ReplyErik
10 years agoUpdate : After a good luck run with not getting flat tires and thinking that sealant was saving the day I did start getting a number of flats shortly after. I think it is just the width of the tires, the fact they are still a bicycle tire and not really that thick especially in the lines of the tread pattern which is where i usually get punctures, and this is a heavy bike to be on bicycle tires. The sealant only seems to plug slow leaks and tiny punctures of that nature. I recently patched a couple of tubes for the metro. I will be testing them soon and hope it works, and it should work. I bought a patch kit that came with glue, 8 patches and sandpaper for 2 dollars. This will be a great way to keep the tubes alive because they do get punctured a lot. I think anyone who purchases a bike like this needs to be able to change a flat well or its not really worth it. I change a back tire flat in about 25 minutes now because I’ve done it so many times. Everything else on the bike works well and I love that they barely need any maintenance. The Avid BB5 brake pads are easy to change out. I’m glad the wheels on the metro stay in true for a while because I’m not any good at truing wheels yet. I read the post where someone said they put shinko scooter tires on the metro. I think that sounds like a good idea but scooter tires are probably going to be quite difficult to get on or off the rim and I would be a bit concerned with using steel tire levers on the A2B metro’s aluminum rims. One good thing about the Kenda Kraze bicycle tires on the metro is that they are very easy to get off the rim with a single plastic tire lever. I may still try the shinko scooter tires in the future but for now I will just stick with trying out the patches. Sometimes I ride regular road cycles to work but often times I ride my a2b metro to work only and I’m putting around 500 miles a month on it in the bike lane where there is a lot of debris so flat tires will happen. I love having electric bikes in addition to my regular bicycles.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoGreat update, thanks Erik! I saw your duplicate post and will delete that one :)
Replyjoe
10 years agoGuys it good to read you have had a very reliable A2B metro. EXCEPT those g.d. Kenda Tires!
Owned mine for around 5 years and must have repaired or replaced flats 15 times. It was crazy. The distributor got so sick of hearing me complain he actually mailed me the latest double thick Kenda tires gratis.. Didn’t make one bit of difference!
Then I found out from the distributor at the time the best fix was to scrap the bicycle tires for Moped Tires.
So I bought Shinko SR714s with bicycle thorn resistant tubes.. I believe the size was 16″x2.25″… The 16″ tires were a snug fit on the A2B rims because it was a stiffer sidewall.. needed both tire irons.. 2 ply DOT tire rated for 75 MPH. Remember that MC or Moped tire size is based on the rim, while bicycle tires are based on the Tire OD.
Not only did I not have any more flats, I didn’t even need to add air any more… Downside is the tire OD is a little smaller and the width is obviously less (2.25 vs 3.0″w). Price at the time was $20 per tire… Wears like iron.
If I had a Metro today I would probably buy the Pirelli ML75 Scooter tire 2.5″width. Or go to a real motorcycle shop and ask them to fit your ebike up with something around 2.5″ wide.
ReplyErik
10 years agoHey I would like to leave another follow up. I finally went and had moped tires put on one of my a2b metro’s. I visited a small scooter store that was full of everything from cheap children’s scooters to 350 cc freeway legal scooters to motorized gas bicycles. They did not have a matching set of tires so I had to settle with 2 different ones on the bike. There is a 2.75″ Hutchinson moped tire on the back and a Shinko SR 714 2.25″ on the front. I paid 15 dollars for each tire to have them put on and around 50 dollars for both tires. I think i can get the tires on myself next time but it didn’t look that easy. The moped tires are a lot heavier then the kenda’ kraze and I am noticing less range in the bike now. At least a couple of miles per battery less. Where as before I could get to work with very little pedaling if i wanted to, now I have to pedal majority of the time to make it there and back. Pedaling the a2b metro with throttle assist is still much easier work then riding a regular bicycle though. I have only put about 300 miles on the bike since I got the new moped tires put on but i have a lot of confidence in them. They are worth the sacrifice of a bit of range due to the weight. I had moped tubes installed as well and they have an all metal valve with a supporting cuff. Not only do they look more durable, they are. The shinko SR 714’s can be bought for about 20 dollars a piece. The heavy duty motorcycle tubes for around 10 dollars a piece. I also noticed they do have 3″ wide moped tires that will fit the metro as well. I’m keeping both tires at there max psi of 35 or even slightly over because I cant afford to lose anymore range then these tires have already subtracted. There is always more debris in the bike lane to cause flats but at least now Ive got motorcycle tires on my bike and they will surely be much harder to puncture then the kenda’s. Another thing to consider is that the moped tires would be very difficult to change on the side of the road if a flat occurred but I cant see many flats happening with the moped tires unless some really nasty stuff is ran over. I would like to point out something about the battery chargers. They are a good quality charging brick with a nice XLR connector but I do believe they can get too hot and stop working. I got both of my metro’s and there chargers used. One of them I used for about a year and I got a lot of use out of it. I usually put a fan over the charger but a few times i forgot. Last time i forgot to put a fan over it, and I charged both battery s back to back. I noticed the charger had shut itself off.. when I felt the charger it was very hot and this had happened before but this time it wouldn’t turn back on and its dead. Luckily I had another charger ready to go but now I feel like i need to buy a spare charger. Use a fan on your charger if its hot or even warm in your building. The charger has a small computer fan built into it but its not really up to the job of cooling this beast. It can take some abuse with getting too hot but eventually a circuit will fry. That’s just my opinion. Anyways I’ve got 2 used first gen metro bikes and they both still work. One has a replaced motor and now has about 3-4 k miles.. the other bike has the original motor and has around 5-6 k miles. Both have the original internal frame battery’s going strong. By the way 2nd gen metro’s are going down in price a lot now that the octave has been out for a while. I think this seems like a fairly hassle free bike once the tires are changed.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoGreat update Erik, I’m glad the moped tires are working out in terms of durability and appreciate the feedback about ~2 miles of range decrease. I’ve heard about some chargers overheating and am glad that nothing more serious happened but sorry to hear that you’re down to just one now. The Metro has always been attractive to me in terms of style and it does seem rugged. I hope you get even more miles and am impressed with the 3-4k that you report already having! Ride safe and I look forward to the next update :)
ReplyJoshua Dovey
9 years agoCan anyone send me a wiring diagram got a bone project using the parts off a UltraMotor 500watt Metro can get power to Cycle Analyst but no power out the controller to motor not sure on make of controller either please someone email me
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi Joshua, I wish I could help you with this but I don’t have access to the wiring diagram for A2B bikes (I actually don’t have this type of thing for most of the bikes I’ve reviewed). If you post in the A2B forums however, someone might be able to help you or direct you to a good resource. Maybe someone else owns the same bike and can offer advice. Look for Ann M. there, she used to own one I think.
ReplyErik
9 years agoPutting the motorcycle tires on the metro was the best upgrade to make and i wish i would have made it sooner. I have an estimated 1800 miles on these tires. Ive pulled out goat heads , a staple, and a bit of glass. All stuff that would have probably popped the kenda kraze tires like they were a balloon. These motorcycle/moped tires are available in many different widths.. they take special heavy duty tubes. These upgraded tires and tubes were actually a little bit cheaper than the kenda stuff that was failing left and right on the metro. The moped tires can be pretty difficult to get on the rim but some shops will install them. I have noticed a little bit of a decrease in range since upgrading the tires. They are way thicker and heavier tires than the kenda kraze and they add rotational weight. I would say I have noticed a loss of around 2 miles per battery charge which is about 10-15 percent. These tires have a small loss in range and a big gain in reliability.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoGreat feedback Erik! I’m glad the moped tires are working well. Where did you buy them or do you know where others might find them if they want to buy online?
ReplyErik
9 years agoI got the moped/scooter tires at a scooter store here in San Jose but they can be ordered online from a few different sites. The guy that owns that scooter shop suggested a company called TREATLAND TV for ordering moped tires. The tires are working out so great i must have roughly 5000 miles on them now with no flats They are basically motorcycle tires and do need to be installed with steel tire levers. I just went ahead and paid to have mine installed (30 bucks). Now the only problem ive been having with my 1st gen metro is overheating on hot days and it seems to take about a full hour for the bike to be able to turn back on. I believe this problem has been fixed with the metro 2nd gen a good 3 or 4 years ago when they moved the controller from the motor to the frame and hopefully it did fix the problem completely cause it is a big one.
Like Joe up there said. Moped/scooter tires are listed by rim size. The a2b metro has a rim diameter size of 16″. As far as width of the tire goes.. The Shinko sr714 2.25″ works and is a considerably skinnier tire than the stock kenda’s but do look ok in my opinion. The Hutchinson gp1 tire that I have installed on the rear is the tire i would recommend it is 2.75″ and looks very fat (only 1/4 inch Skinner than the kenda’s) Search the “Hutchinson GP1 16×2.75″ and there are also more options than the two tire types that Ive listed.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoAwesome details Erik, the tires sound like a sweet upgrade. I think I’d also get help from a shop putting them on, glad you found one that would do it and that you’re getting great use out of your Metro :)
ReplyJuneR
9 years agoMy husband is a fairly large man, and he wasn’t happy on hills, so I inherited the Metro (purchased 11/2011-store closed in Medford, MA). I have only used it a few times-not worth selling because the value was lost, so I decided to keep it. I recently went to use it and recharged it, but the panel is “dead” so I assume the battery is dead-we hadn’t done the regular recharging required. I now find that a battery costs over $800. what a rip off. Any workarounds on batteries? Thanks for any thoughts.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoBummer… Yeah, batteries are expensive for these things. Maybe ask around in the A2B forums? There are some shop owners who hang out there and some individuals who might have tips for you on trying to revive the pack or buying an aftermarket pack that’s more affordable.
ReplyJune
9 years agoThanks for your reply! I’ll try removing it using the video link that Kyle at K2B sent me, and I’ll see if it can be revived. That would be the optimal solution. I was trying not to sell it since you lose such value, but if the expense is so high, it may not be worth the expense for the minimal use. Best, June
Replypaul binder
9 years agoUpdate: Its been a year since my last post. I put the Shinko sr714 tires on and they lasted 12 days before I took on a Nail. All round a great tire thou. It got me through the winter quite nicely. The Shinko’s seem to stick to black ice and were great going through the week or so of snow we had. A couple of weeks of -5 degree weather did not slow me down either. Bottom line on tires is this, “There is not one tire in the world that is immune to a NAIL” Problems started at 8000 km. The bike just went dead, then would work for a bit, on and off. We thought it was the battery so I ordered a new one. “That was believe it or not 295 days ago”.. Still no battery. First there was a problem with customs and that took 90 days t clear up, and when the battery eventually came, it was defective, so they had to send that one back. So now I am waiting for the shop to try and find some sort of replacement. They said they would put something together, but it has not happened yet. The bike has now been in the shop longer than I originally rode it for. Very disappointing to say the least. The Metro is a good reliable stable comfortable bike, but, the problem is that there is “ZERO” service. I paid $1150.00 cnd up front for the battery 10 months ago and still no battery. The bike is pretty much useless without a battery. To make matters worse I bought a second metro as a backup. This was because I did not have a drivers licence and was absolutely dependent on the bike to get to work. The new bike now has 4,500 km and I guess when this battery goes I will be stuck with 2 useless metros. Now I am into it for about $9,150.00 to cover 12,500 kms over 16 months, and basically “zero” resale value. Bottom line for me is this. The Metro was a great bike until something goes wrong and I was pretty much on my own.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoWow, Paul… that’s a tough story to read man, you’ve got a great attitude! So sorry to hear that they haven’t delivered the battery you paid for. I’m glad the experience of riding an electric bike (that works) has been a good one for you but bummed to hear about the business support issues. There are lots of other brands to choose from and I try to select these as advertisers for the site. I trust Haibike and IZIP as well as Pedego (among others). I hope you’re able to get something that works long term if/when the battery on your second Metro expires. Maybe they’ll finally deliver on the first battery owed to you but with older models even if you get a “new” battery it can be worn down just from sitting in storage :/
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