Aerobic Cruiser Hybrid Bicycle

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http://aerobiccruiser.com/

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http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/oct/06/cruisin/

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"The Cruiser is a very unique project that's exciting to be a part of," said Jeremy Reese, who started working for McVean four years ago.

The Aerobic Cruiser is pricey: $5,000 for a deluxe model with well-padded semi-recumbent seat and shock-absorbing frame. The top-of-the-line can go 75 to 100 miles on a charge.

McVean's company has built 20 prototypes, outfitted with high-efficiency lithium iron phosphate batteries.

A lower-line model, the Commuter, will sell for less than $2,000. A three-wheeler also will be offered.

Kyle Wagenschutz, bike and pedestrian coordinator for city and county governments, said the Cruiser suits people who want both exercise and transportation out of a bike, but maybe need help covering longer distances.

McVean's plan for the High Point Terrace center is an example of economic activity spurred by the new Greenline, Wagenschutz said.

The trail's opening has been eagerly anticipated by the bicycling public, said Daniel Duckworth, general manager of Midtown Bikes on South Main.

"September was my best month all year," Duckworth said. "In my conversations with customers, it's obvious, whether they're buying new or dragging in something old to refurbish, generally most people have a high interest in utilizing that great asset we now possess."

As for the Aerobic Cruiser, Duckworth said, "The only segment that product will reach is well-to-do boomers."

Duckworth said purists, which covers most bike shop owners , "tend to have a general disdain for the electric bicycle. I embrace it."

He sells a plug-in electric unit for about $1,500 and can put an electric motor on a conventional bike for about $1,000. "Once people hear that price, they shy away."

McVean said he regrets initial prices are so high, due to the cost of batteries and components, but he expects costs to drop as production ramps up. "I hate telling the postman I don't have anything for him," he said.

He plans to target upscale retirement communities such as Johns Island, Fla., and Bay Harbor, Mich. It was on an annual visit to Bay Harbor that he got the idea for the cruiser, after seeing a man drive a plug-in electric car to and from a fitness center workout.

McVean views Memphis as a test market. "We're going to come in here and see if the concept has traction. If it does, we're going national fast."
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Nice frame design. long wheelbase, recumbent style seat without being so low, FS. Love it.
 
SK,

The trike has possibilities. Note that it has 2 DD motors on the rear wheels. I'd like to find our more.

One thing that bothers me about them all is that for that kinda $$, I'd sure want splash guards on all wheels (fenders).
 
its looks like an add-on conversion unit also,
could be made to tilt...

some double hubs in the world of tilting scooter...

http://tiltingvehicles.blogspot.com/2010/08/tilter-by-yourim-motors.html
http://tiltingvehicles.blogspot.com/2011/01/adiva-moose.html
http://tiltingvehicles.blogspot.com/2010/05/williams-electric-by-carvn-marvn.html
http://tiltingvehicles.blogspot.com/2011/07/electric-tilting-trike-by-wmetrike.html
 
This bike should have been successful. The Aerobic Cruiser shop was located 300 yards or so from the GreenLine. Excellent location for bikes but the shop only carried the Cruisers. There was nothing to attract the average cyclist, not even a flat repair service. I don't believe they had ANY bicycle repair equipment or parts that a normal bike shop has. So, like many, I walked in, looked at the Excellent high end Cruisers, drooled a little, and walked out. No water bottles, T-shirts, or anything else to promote the product.

The most important thing lacking was the shops ability to service the average cyclist.
 
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