Powabyke X-6 reminds us just how boring we really are

We've got the Jack Johnson playlist locked and loaded, our polarized Oakleys are firmly ensconced, and those khakis are tucked snugly into our tube socks. It's time to ride, fool. The Powabyke X-6 is the electric bike for the bore in all of us, masquerading perfectly as a traditional road bike, complete with the old "battery disguised as a water bottle" trick. The six-speed electric bike weighs in at 48.5 pounds, with an battery-powered top speed of 15mph -- the max allowed by law -- and a 15 mile range. The battery can be detached and charged indoors, but replacements run a few hundred dollars, so don't lose sight of that sucker. The X-6 should be out in the UK this September for £750, about $1,395 US.

[phoghat Posted Aug 19th 2008 10:24PM]

I bought one of these [http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200350117_200350117] at Northern Tool after seeing one zip past me in NY, NY. Cheeper, faster, lighter, and you can add a second battery for aboy 40 mile range. Extra battery is a little more than $100.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 1:31PM]

Front wheel drive bicycle. pfft.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 3:02PM]

which now needs air in the tires, thanks a lot Valgas!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 2:33PM]

This sounds great !!!

I wonder if this could be sold as a kit for any bikes. I would like to put it on my favorite bike ! I just need the battery can, front whell (electric motor) and a potentiometer. I could be much more cheap !

Hum... maybe we could start a DIY project guys ! any volunteers ?

[psyclotron Posted Aug 19th 2008 2:24PM]

careful, you'll end up with Flashpoint, Steffen Jobbs, Ocean's 12, and 6 or 7 "FIRST"ers

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 3:07PM]

and a phanbouy who won't leave you alone.

[jonnyl Posted Aug 19th 2008 2:32PM]

"We've got the Jack Johnson playlist locked and loaded"

Okay, stop right there. There are easier and cheaper ways to get yourself killed than riding with headphones.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 3:05PM]

Hmm...do you have to use a hand-free phone when riding this?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 3:06PM]

e...hands-free (damnable typos!)

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2008 4:35PM]

It is available as a kit. www.bernsonev.com For about $500.00 you can turn your 20,24,or26" bicycle into an electric dorkmobile.....Like mine.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 19th 2008 3:03PM]

Well, yeah! He IS tha boss!

[Lowest Ranked Posted Aug 19th 2008 5:00PM]

We are the New Engadget Rating Dictators or NERDs for short. Join our ranks or move out of our way and surrender forever.

[oahceasgnikgneas Posted Aug 19th 2008 8:19PM]

Agreed, 15mph is seriously weak. A decent rider with a carbon fiber frame road bike could achieve that easily. Even on my old BMX bike it's not that hard for me to maintain 15mph.