The EcoBike Vatavio can be deceptively meek looking but don't be fooled. This step-through electric folding bike has a lot of power despite it's compact appearance.
I got to ride an EcoBike Vatavio all over the Upper East Side a few days ago and man was it fun. The small wheels mean quick and responsive handling that's perfect for getting around in the city. You can duck right around pot holes and cracks, easily slip between parked cars, and when it's time to go to work you just fold it up and lock it up. Because it folds you can put a chain all the way through the whole frame and wheels so it's much harder for thieves to take anything.
It's not just my experience with this EcoBike that made me raise my eyebrows, other people have been having great success with this compact electric bike too. There is one woman who bought her EcoBike Vatavio midway through the summer of 2010 who has been riding it 27 miles a day on a single charge! 27! That's quite a boastful range for such a little electric bike. It's all made possible by the combination of a pedelec and throttle based drive system.
The EcoBike Vatavio has 3 modes. You can ride it like a regular bike with no motor resistance, this is regular bike mode. You can ride it with a %50 motor assistance, this is pedelec mode. Lastly, you can use the throttle on the right side for a boost up hills and on start ups. The combination of these three modes really allows you to choose how much you want to work or how much you want the motor to work for you. Tired of riding? Scoot home on the throttle. Want to get some light exercise on the way to work without getting soaked in sweat? Use the pedelec mode and save the throttle as an additional boost when you need it. Want to just go out and ride a normal bike? Turn the electric system off, that way you can pedal as usual.
With this compact electric folding bike you get a little bit of everything. It's a great bike for daily use or weekend leisure rides. Check out the EcoBike Vatavio electric bike. It's one powerful electric bike in one small package.
