OHM electric cycles on the road for 2010

OHM Cycles Ltd has decided to introduce a new range of cycles with electric batteries. This Ohm XS700 is said to have a motor with a capacity of 350 watts. It has a design which suits a mountain riding bike. Skidding in at 53 pounds (on the lighter side for this category) Ohm’s mountain bike-inspired geometry and its nine-level power-assist and regeneration system make it a smart, nimble and efficient two-wheeler.

On pavement and trail the BionX power plant, mounted on the rear hub, employs a unique sensor technology that is constantly adjusting the level of assistance it gives you based on the terrain. Encountering some mushy road? More power is delivered to the gears. Gliding down paved asphalt? The juice is dialed back. And if your thighs are flushed with lactic acid on a sheer hill, a flick of the trusty thumb throttle cracks the whip and the motor totally takes over, no pedaling required.

The BionX system, which can be retrofitted to almost any existing bicycle, has nine modes.  It’s got four pedal-assist power settings, a neutral position for the Wheaties box wannabe folks and four regeneration modes that allow you to put some power back into the battery on descents. It costs around $3450 and it can be determined as a eco-friendly bike with no emission.