Elbike, the most beautiful, affordable electric bike

A project in Munich, Germany by Mike Glaser
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The Elbike is a beautiful electric bike made in Germany. It gives you all the comfort of an electric bike, but doesn’t look like one.
Backers: 445
Average Pledge Per Backer: €1073

Funded: €477,414 of €30,000
Dates: Jul 15th -> Aug 15th (32 days)
Project By: Mike Glaser
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August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, There's been a bit of discussion about some road safety aspects of the Elbike. First of all: after the campaign has ended we will send a catalogue of additional features, including safety features such as lights, reflectors etc. We're... (Read More)

First sneak peak at the Lady Elbike - The Ellebike

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We proudly present the Ellebike, the female version of the Elbike! Or, more to the point, the first three frame versions of it freshly cut from our designer. Obviously for a women's bike we removed the top frame bar that connects saddle and... (Read More)

In case you have questions about the electric engine and the computer

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
How exactly does it all work? As you already know, all electric equipment and the battery is from Ansmann AG in Germany. The front hub engine is the model FM4.0, which is very efficient, almost silent and free from vibrations with six levels of the... (Read More)

Achievement unlocked - The Elbike now comes with a belt drive

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers. We have made it. We reached our stretch goal of 300 bikes and we could not be more excited! We’ll be able to produce the Elbike with a belt drive now instead of a regular chain. Advantages of the belt drive are: no oil = no more dirty... (Read More)

Sharing some love

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, you know how sometimes you just have to google yourself? Well, we sometimes just have to do the Kickstarter version of that and look what we got today! Project number one of all projects worldwide in the BIKES section. Ok, so it’s... (Read More)

Unsuccessful Live Event

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, my sincerest apologies for that Live Event! We experienced some major technical difficulties and for most of the time I wasn't even sure whether we were on air or not. I was not able to see the chat. Sorry! All your questions - the ones you... (Read More)

Unsuccessful Live Event

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, my sincerest apologies for that Live Event! We experienced some major technical difficulties and for most of the time I wasn't even sure whether we were on air or not. I was not able to see the chat. Sorry! All your questions - the ones you... (Read More)

We heard you

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers. I admit that I thought the bike was perfect when I started this campaign. But when I started talking to you I realised that I missed 2 things we can do better.  The placement of the battery.It makes totally sense to put the access to... (Read More)

Woohoo - 100

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys! Not even a week in and we already have OVER ONE HUNDRED BACKERS!  This is amazing! We are SO THANKFUL that we've put together this video for you. Not much left to say except THANK YOU ALL and enjoy the Mike G-Laser Show (If you want... (Read More)

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