It has to be said that the Infinite Machine Olto e-bike gives off Cybertruck vibes, though it’s small and kinda cute. The under-$3,500 “Class 2” contender, designed to conquer urban bike lanes at 20 mph and to be released in October, is the second product from the Queens-based Infinite Machine, following a similarly styled but […]

  • itslilith
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    3 months ago

    So a loophole to hog the bike lane with your scooter? Splendid

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      3 months ago

      I’m not sure why the form factor really matters, feels more like bike lanes should be for small personal vehicles under a certain speed.

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        3 months ago

        Top speed in the lanes is a governed 20 mph, but via its two-kilowatt rear hub motor the Olto can be liberated to do 33 mph off road.

        Pretty sure those who buy it won’t be self limiting themselves to 20mph, which is already a lot for most casual commuters.