Electrobike Pi

It's fire-engine red and a cool eight grand, but the Electrobike Pi is a Sierra Clubber's earth-toned dream come true. You can pedal all you want, but with the flick of a switch, the motor will zip you around at 20mph for up to 30 miles. (A third, hybrid mode offers a pedal assist.) The […]

Electrobike PiIt's fire-engine red and a cool eight grand, but the Electrobike Pi is a Sierra Clubber's earth-toned dream come true. You can pedal all you want, but with the flick of a switch, the motor will zip you around at 20mph for up to 30 miles. (A third, hybrid mode offers a pedal assist.) The battery takes just three hours to charge from an outlet — eight hours if you opt for the solar charger — and the 1-hp engine will climb even the steepest streets. What you're really paying for is flashy design: The seat slides along the curved frame and accommodates a range of postures, so you can adopt a Harley slouch if you want to. And if the price makes you bust a chain, just remember: A voucher for a helmet is included. Feel better now?

$8,000, electrobike.com