Popular Mechanics Review

Category: Design | Date: 21 June 2010

Don't be confused by the pedals, the A2B Metro is more of an electric motorcycle than it is a bicycle, but those pedals do confuse lawmakers, who categorize it as a bicycle. That means the A2B exists in a legal context that's a little grey, but beneficial to riders; you can ride it on bike paths and, sometimes, even sidewalks, all without the physical exertion of pedaling. That's not to say that you can't pedal, but the A2B is much heavier than a traditional bike, so it's hard work and, on this model, pedaling doesn't recharge the batteries. There is a new model planned that will link pedals to batteries for human-powered recharging. The lack of a license plate will make parking a cinch: just lock it to any bike rack. You do pay a penalty for convenience though—the A2B tops out at 20 mph.