The A2B electric bike from Ultramotor has been around since August last year, but it is still getting a lot of attention whenever tested. I had the opportunity to take it for a spin and the summarizing feeling from the experience was: smooth. It looks cool, it's easy to use and it seems sturdy. Even for me, a 6'5" foot, 260 pound Swedish reporter, the bike was surprisingly quick and easy to get moving. Once I straddled the bike I got the same feeling as when I tried out a scooter for the first time: Will it bark off out of control and how do I stop it? But once I got moving, handling was no hassle. The twist grip throttle was easy to use and the acceleration was smooth, but not too slow. While pedaling, I felt like I could climb any steep hill without getting exhausted or even puffed. The top speed is said to be 20 mph, but I didn't reach it during my short test run. So, it's basically a bike with an electric motor. You can ride it just by pedaling, or just by running the motor or you can do both at the same time. But what about charging it? My first question to Douglas Schwartz, a sales representative from ELV Motors selling the bike, was if I could charge the battery by pedaling. That would be the ultimate eco-friendly solution, I thought. But, no, the bike can only be charged from an outlet. The price of a brand new A2B is around $2,700 making it the most expensive electric bike from Ultramotor with models Europa and Portia costing about $1,900 and $1,000. The A2B actually looks more like a scooter than a bike. That's a cool look, but it also makes the bike heavy with it's battery, thick wheels and sturdy frame. It seems that only pedaling without the engine is not an option once you've experienced the convenience of the throttle. And because the A2B weighs in at 73 pounds, it is even less alluring. Another interesting feature of the bike is that you don't need a license to drive it. You don't even have to have an insurance according to ELV Motors. My overall feeling is that it was a nice ride, a nice-looking bike and good alternative to gas-driven scooters, but not to my regular bike since I really like the "free" exercise I get from taking my bike to different activitites. Would I by a A2B bike myself? Probably not for $2,700. It's too pricey for me, but not far away from where it would get interesting. Features (according to its dealer ELV Motors and manufacturer Ultramotors): Range: Up to 20 Miles (extendable to 40 miles with extra battery) Top Speed: Up to 20 mph Wheel size: 20 X 3.0 Brake type: Hayes MX4 V7 Cable Disc Electric Motor: Motor Power BLDC hub motor 500 watts Voltage: 36 V Charging Time: 3 to 5 hours Charging Cost: 5 to 8 cents for full charge Manufacturer's Warranty: Lifetime (frame), 2 years (battery) Battery Type: Lithium ion Weight: 73 pounds Front Suspension: Front shock Rear Suspension: Rear swing arm Age to Drive: 16 years or older License: Not required Registration: Not required Helmet: Yes Insurance: Not required Another attendee at the event tests out the A2B Bike: