World's Most Lightweight E-bike
Ares Design of Italy's e-Bike Is Under 20 Pounds
Bici Le Super Leggera
One of Italy's top custom car design studios, Ares Design, has unveiled its 1st fully electric bike, which it says is the world's lightest bike at 19.8 pounds. Most electric bikes are heavy, averaging 40 to 70 pounds. The weight makes them difficult to carry up stairs or throw into the back of an SUV. Ares' Bici Le Super Leggera, through engineering marvels, is the world's reigning lightweight of electric bikes.
Growing Popularity of Electric Bikes
During the pandemic, e-bikes have soared in popularity as people try to avoid public transit crowds. Ares new Bici Le Super Leggera takes e-biking to a whole new level. The e-bike is lightweight because of its very compact drivetrain, that contains only the motor, battery and electronic control unit. The system is so compact it is barely visible on the bike with components tucked under the seat and along the down tube. The drivetrain is compact but powerful. It produces 200 watts of electric pedal assist. The ultra-light drivetrain along with the carbon fiber frame keep the bike's weight below 20 pounds.
Classic Styling & Price
The styling and engineering of the e-bike are outstanding. It looks like a classic road bike with a leather seat, leather hand grips, an aero style handlebar and a cream colored frame. Along with Ares custom classic cars, it shares a classic price-tag. The cost is $22,210 and Ares plans to produce just 24 of the e-bikes in their first run, making it a collectible. Ares developed the bike in collaboration with High Performance Systems (HPS).
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