Does this use a throttle?

Logan,

The A2B Velociti does use a throttle. It utilizes our power-on-demand technology. The bike has a top range of 20 miles on one charge, and a top speed of 20mph. Please keep an eye on the products page for the official rollout shortly.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

from your response above, the Velociti has the same power on demand specs as the Metro, no?

won't you please reply with Velociti specs and comparison to the Metro, incl. weight of the vehicle...please list all/any differences, improvements, cost cutting features implemented, etc. on this "brother" to the Metro?

Many thanks for your time! I am really excited to go green on the work work commute, etc!

One obvious difference I see is the lack of full rear suspension on the Velocity. There's no sping shock on the back so rides are probably a bit bumpier. But then tha eans no chance of fender hitting the rear battery. Notsure if there is a primary battery in the downtube? It's a much thinner frame than the A2B Metro.

Dave and Savetherobots (great handle, btw),

- Maximum road speed under power – 20 mph
- Up to 20 miles* unassisted range with rear-mount battery
- Battery chemistry: lithium ion
- Nominal voltage: 36 volts
- Continuous power output: 400W
- Real-time state-of-charge indicator
- Frame: TIG welded 6061 aluminum
- Suspension (front): Ultra Motor shock-absorbing front fork
- Tires: 26 x 2.0 Maxxis tires
- Gears: Shimano Alivio Derailleur with 7-speed twist shift
- Brakes (front and rear): Avid BB5 disc brakes
- Saddle: Ultra Motor comfort saddle
- Weight of A2B Velociti with battery: 66lbs
- MSRP $2199
- Colors - Red, blue, black, and white

* Dependent on rider weight, pedaling and terrain

Since the Velociti features no battery in the downtube, the rear battery can be removed, charged, and transported quite easily. Just like it's big brother, the A2B Metro, the A2B Velociti features our power-on-demand technology, which puts the rider in control of how much power he or she chooses to input.

If pedal power is more your speed, please check out the A2B Hybrid on our product pages for details. The Hybrid follows a more traditional power-assist design, which senses the rider's pedaling input. Similar to the Velociti in design, but built with the active rider in mind.


Ultra Motor Support

1) Looking at the seatpost, it appears it might be a suspension seatpost. Is that correct?
2) What is the gear range? (specifically the number of teeth in the highest and lowest gear) And, how many teeth is in front chain ring?

Stew,

You are correct, it does feature a suspension seatpost for added comfort.

As for the gear-range, the freewheel features an 11-28 rear cluster, and a 42t front chainring.

Best regards,


Ultra Motor Support

THis question is directed to Ultramotor: What is the capacity (Ahrs) of the battery that comes with the A2B?

As a techno geeks these numbers help us brag about our bikes when showing them to other techno geeks.

Thanks

Hi Eric,

Excellent question. The amp hours on the A2B battery (both the Velociti and the Metro) are 11.4 Ah, which powers a 500w (Metro), and 400w (Velociti) respectively. The A2B Hybrid, which is our pedal powered electric bike, utilizes a 9.5 Ah battery, as the motor has a lower wattage rating of 250w.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

The new lines of bikes look awesome. I have purchased the Europa and the Metro. I was wondering if the Velocity comes with cruise control. I have fell in love with the discontinued Europa's cruise control. Is the Velocity coming with this feature? I would much rather enjoy my drive on the Metro but the convenience of not pulling a throttle the entire 20 miles is great. I love all the a2b bikes

Are ther plans to add components like "cruise control" and/or a "speedometer/battery level/cruise control computer display". If so, and they become available in the future, can they be retrofitted to the current model since I have one on order right now?

Stew and Nik,

The A2B Velociti does not utilize cruise control capabilities. We are always experimenting with new technologies, and expect to have some exciting new features as quickly as we are able to implement them.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

Your printed brochure describing the A2B EXCEL describes a "Multifunction Display" for speed, state of battery, ect. I know the Velociti only has a three light display.
Two questions: 1) Will there be a more detailed display for the Velociti that can be retrofitted? 2) Is there any way to attach a display device called "Cycle Analyst" (http://www.e-bikekit.com/shop/index.php?p=product&id=13&parent=0) (http://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/Cycle_Analyst_Manual.pdf), or something similar.
If not, please give me advice about how to really judge the remaining capacity of the battery. My dealer said that the red light comes on when 10% of the charge remains, but I would like to be more precise. As you know, battery drainage is dependent on wind, rider weight, hill climbing, etc. Just checking a mileage gauge is not adequate since every ride will be drain the battery at a different rate. I saw the bike and was surprised to see only three indicator lights (green, yellow, and red).

Stew,

The installation of the aforementioned display will ultimately void any warranty. It is not recommended.

As for the State of Charge indicator on the throttle, the breakdown is as follows:

- Green LED: 45-100% available charge remaining
- Amber LED: 30-44% available charge remaining
- Red LED: 20-29% available charge remaining
- Flashing Red LED: Below 20% and ready to cut-off

Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

Thanks. I'm happy the LED code system gives more information than I was told by my dealer. That should be enough to judge the bikes range during a ride. And, thanks for responding so quickly.

More on the LED battery display. I got my Velociti and took two rides (18 miles with no pedaling and 28 miles with pedaling on flat terrain, very few stops, 250lbs payload, average speeds in both cases 17-18 mph).
The green and amber LED's appear to glow proportionally to the charge level. If that is true, I think I will eventually learn to read the LED glow level to get an even better feeling about battery level. The red LED seemed to glow at a consistent level right up to the point where the batteries quit. Here is the question: Am I crazy or is the observation about the glow level of the green and amber LED's correct?
BTW the printed Manual that came with the bike has a different set of charge % than you shared in your recent reply. (I think the manual says that each color represents about 1/3 of the battery capacity.) I don't have enough experience to know which source is correct but my first impression is that the manual is closer to my experience on the two rides I've taken.)

If you buy the second battery for the Metro, is the wiring pre installed or do you have to have that done by the dealer?

Neil,

The wiring is pre-installed. The battery plugs directly into the bike in a matter of seconds.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

Wow! I just found a way to make my commute even safer. The beauty of the A2B is you can actually keep up with traffic, but here is a way to be seen while doing it:

http://bikebrightz.com

For $20 it is a sound investment to be seen from the side while riding.

There is also the "creme de le creme" of bike lights, The Down Low Glow from http://rockthebike.com/lights/downlowglow

This is far superior light, but both are great!

Here's another fun lighting product for bike wheels.

http://www.monkeylectric.com/

I am looking to replace my current electric bike as service and reliability have both been big issues. Furthermore, my bike is my only mode of transportation, so when a problem occurs, it has to be fixed right away. How is service handled? Is it through the dealers? And do the dealers typically ship items for repair back to the factory, or do they service parts themselves? If the factory repairs bikes, can you speak to the turn around time?

Hi Chris,

Service is typically handled through the authorized dealer where you purchased your Ultra Motor electric bike. Lead times are dependent on how busy your service department is at any particular time. As for the availability of parts, most of the parts on our bikes are available right off the shelf at most bike shops. If an Ultra Motor specific part is needed, most authorized dealers keep those pieces in stock as necessary. Anything additional can be obtained from Ultra Motor USA.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

I have an A2B Metro and LOVE riding it around NYC. I wanted to look up a few things in the manual and misplaced it somehow in my recent move. Is there somewhere i can download it? or get a new one?

Jessica,

We would be happy to send you an email copy of the manual. Please submit a ticket to "West Coast Service" via the "Contact Us" page located at the bottom of the browser page.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

I'm wondering why your website has not been updated to include the Velociti. I purchased one and have been happily enjoying it for several months. I probably have a few hundred miles on it already and it has been very reliable and fun. Doesn't seem like there is much marketing for the new bike.

Stew - great question!

We are in the process of re-designing our website, and will feature the Velociti as soon as the design is complete.

In the meantime, we hope you will continue to enjoy your A2B Velociti!

Best regards,


Ultra Motor Support

I'm wondering about the battery on the velociti. Does it need to be "trained" as in running it completely out before recharging or can it be "topped off" at any time?

Ken,

The battery can be charged and topped off at any time - Lithium Ion does not require full discharging and training for normal use.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

i have seen photos of the A2B with a front basket, but i'm unable to find one to buy. i was disappointed it was not on your list of accessories.

George,

Given the number of basket options available on the market, we decided not to engineer a basket for the front of the bike. We leave this option up to you, as many riders have specific needs when it comes to front-mount baskets.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

that's nice except, because the A2B is somewhat overbuilt, i can find no aftermarket baskets that fit on the front. i have made an extensive search both in my area and the Internet. any suggestions?

I have a printed book of yours showing the 2010 line and it shows the metro having a headlight and gauges. I just order one will I be getting that.?

Ian,

The photographs you are likely referring to are in regards to the European model, which does feature lights and a display. The US version does not feature those components.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support

Why not? Can a kit be retrofitted to a 2008/9 A2B Metro?

Kevin,

This is something we may explore in the future if enough interest is expressed. Thank you!

Ultra Motor Support

Hi, I just had my Velociti out the first day after purchase- Love It!!
Question: It seems as though there is a sweet spot with finding the gear that works best with the motor speed- even when pedalling- is that right or are they totally unrelated? Thanks, I want to make sure to keep it all in good working order!

Connie

Connie,

You are correct - the best way to use the gears is to find the sweet spot that works best for you. The gears can then be changed depending on the terrain and your pedaling requirements.

Best regards,

Ultra Motor Support