Total Weight:
175 lbs (79.37 kg)
Battery Weight:
8 lbs (3.62 kg)
Motor Weight:
9.2 lbs (4.17 kg)
Frame Material:
Chromoly Steel, Fiberglass
Geometry Measurements:
35" Wide, 71" Tall, 96" Long
Frame Types:
Cargo, Step-Thru, Trike
Frame Colors:
White, Black, Custom
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Front Rack Bosses
Gearing Details:
8
Speed 1x8 Shimano Nexus Internally Geared HubShifter Details:
Triggers on Right
Pedals:
Aluminum Alloy Platform
Headset:
Neco, Threadless 1 1/8
Stem:
Promax
Handlebar:
Low-Rise
Brake Details:
Linear Pull Brake in Rear, Tektro Mechanical Disc with 160 mm Rotors in Front
Grips:
Padded, Stitched
Saddle:
Comfort
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
300 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2mm, 28.6 mm
Rims:
Solid Cast Magnesium in Front, Double Wall Aluminum in Rear
Spokes:
Stainless Steel
Tire Brand:
Odyssey, 20" x 3" Rear, 20" x 2.3" Front
Wheel Sizes:
20 in (50.8cm)Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Two 7 LED Headlights, Tail Light, Turn Signals (Front and Rear), Electronic Horn, Tinted Plastic Windows (Front, Rear, Sides), Padded Passenger Seat with Foot Rests, Optional Roll-Up Door Covers, Optional Flocking Coat Inside Shell for Soft Touch (Possibly Noise Dampening) $300, Optional Custom Paint Color for $300 ($600 for Double Coat), Optional Side Mirror
Other:
32 Amp Controller, (Battery is Now E-Rad Offering 20 Amps)
Nirmala
8 years agoJust curious how resistant to tipping is this bike? The two front wheels would help a lot, but it is relatively tall and narrow, and also might be adversely affected by sidewinds. Did you get a sense that it would be stable enough at higher speeds? I would probably not want to push the envelope on a steep winding downhill stretch on such a bike :)
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi Nirmala! Great to hear from you again, hope you’re well :) yeah, if you were going fast and turned hard I feel like it could indeed tip but it’s not as tippy feeling as it looks. The canopy is relatively light weight and air can indeed pass through. Hopping inside and loading it up with gear feels very solid as does riding around regular streets, even going up some angled driveways in a parallel fashion feels comfortable for me, not quite as much as a recumbent bike like the Organic Transit ELF but being upright feels way more comfortable for me personally, I can lean my body sideways if needed.
ReplyMark
8 years agoWould like to see someone take this through a doorway. Looks like the door would need to be taken off of its hinges first. Given the weight and payload capacity, seems that hydraulic brakes would be more prudent. And if I had one, I’d want the rear turn signals flanking the rear window. Intriguing design.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoGood points Mark, I’ve included the dimensions for a stock unit in the bike details near the top but was relying on feedback from the owner of the company to get some of them (like weight). I believe the side mirror is not stock so this could help with the width and going through doors. it is indeed a neat design, would be cool if these little transporters caught on and became even more refined over time and common to see in real life :)
ReplyLarry
8 years agoThe video says ‘extra batteries can be wired in series’ – that is incorrect. Wiring batteries in series increases the voltage (voltage is additive). What should be done is wire them in parallel such that the voltage is constant and the amp-hr is additive; however, that is still a bad plan for lithium batteries as the packs would not be balanced and could cause cross charging and in the worst case a fire (say one near depleted battery is wired to a full battery). The best is to just have spare batteries and swap when needed.
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoThanks Larry! I must have gotten that wrong in conversation and just got mixed up. Appreciate the tip and I’ll make a fix ;)
ReplySpencer young
8 years agoI live in Uk and interested in the virtue cycle, can you purchase this in the Uk? How would we adapt the charging point? Londoners would love this, would be happy to ride around and sell on your behalf. Great for advertising uk companies on the side. Pease advise, Looks fantastic, Regards, Spencer young
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi Spencer, great question! I suggest asking Virtue Cycles directly. Maybe they would be willing to ship overseas or work directly with you to become a reseller? Here’s their official website: http://pedalistcycles.com/
ReplyDon B
8 years agoI was checking UPS & got a $2070 shipping quote to London
Patrick Mckowen
8 years agoGreat review – they obviously have a good design with a 3 month back log…unless it takes 3 months to build one! :)
I am more of a recumbent person myself but I do like this. Just wondering where all the weight is coming from, all steel frame… maybe time to go to aluminum? Best wishes to them and any other ebike builders out there that lessons our demand of oil burners on the roads. Cheers, Patrick
ReplyCourt Rye![](https://electricbikereview.website/wp-content/themes/reflex/assets/images/ebrCommenter.png)
8 years agoHi Patrick! I think their thru-put is slow and they do build to order for most orders so it’s a combination of demand and the custom work being performed. Even though the body is a fiberglass/plastic material that still weighs a lot, especially with the windows… and then the large sturdy steel frame and longer axles and the battery rack up front and passenger seat in the rear! It all adds up to something that’s very capable but also heavier ;) Aluminum might help but I don’t think it’s as strong or cheap as steel so they’d have to reinforce it and lose some of the weight savings while driving up cost.
ReplyEarl Grogan
5 years agoI am looking into E-bikes for my daily commute in the US there seems to be this one and the ELF SOLAR. Could you do a compare and contrast of the two?
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