SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Virtue Cycles has announced the Kickstarter campaign to fund the Virtue Pedalist, a front-cargo tadpole tricycle with an enclosed shell and electric power. Kickstarter investors can contribute $10-$8,199 to the trike project, which was unveiled at last year's Interbike expo in Las Vegas
Investors can be among the first to own a Virtue Pedalist by providing funding at the following levels:
- $2,995 level: Choice of The Pedalist in white or dark gray minus the factory electric power option. Investors will be able to configure their own e-bike motor and battery setup. MSRP: $3,499. Only 30 available.
- $3,995 level: Choice of The Pedalist in white or dark gray with factory e-bike motor and battery. MSRP: $4,499. Only 25 available.
- $6,199 or more: Choice of two Virtue Pedalists minus the factory electric power option and in investor's specific exterior color, with color sample provided by the investor. Only 10 available.
- $8,199 or more: Choice of two Virtue Pedalists with factory e-bike motor and battery, and in investor's specific exterior color, with color sample provided by the investor. Only 10 are available.
"Many drivers would love to leave the car at home and commute by bicycle, but oftentimes they were discouraged by inclement weather," said Virtue Cycles owner William Mulyadi.
"Virtue Cycles decided to meet them halfway. The Pedalist's lightweight outer shell is designed to provide protection from wind-chill, sun and heat, and light rain, all while the rider can enjoy recreational cycling, running errands around town and commuting to work."
At 35 inches wide and 96 inches long, The Pedalist can go virtually anywhere a bicycle can travel, including within bicycle lanes, around campus, and even fit through most house or office doors, Virtue says.
Virtue will offer The Pedalist with a 750-watt electric motor and 48v 32A li-ion battery that will provide a range of 50-plus miles per charge. The Pedalist has three cycling modes — pure pedal, pedal assist and full electric throttle, which is limited to 20 mph. The Pedalist will also be available in a lower-priced non-electric model, enabling owners to configure it with the electric motor and battery suitable for their needs.
For more info on The Pedalist: pedalistcycles.com.
