[New Product] Electric bicycle

Panasonic Cycle Technology Co. in cooperation with Matsushita Network Marketing Co. has developed a customizable electric bicycle.

The Titanium Flat Road EB, which will be released March 25, uses titanium alloy, which has higher shock absorbability, greater durability and is lighter than conventional aluminum, for the frame.

The eight-speed electric bike comes with four assist modes, automatic mode, and an LCD cycle meter that indicates battery life, speed, travel distance and more.

The customizable bike comes in three frame sizes, and you can choose 56 body colors, three slim tire designs, a sports type or wide sports saddle, and optional name painting and accessories. You can opt for a long-range 10Ah battery that runs for 151 km with a single charge or a lightweight 5Ah with 76 km battery life.

The suggested retail price of the Titanium Flat Road EB starts from 585,000 yen, including tax.

Orders are taken exclusively through the Cycle Web Studio Web site at www.cycle-webstudio.jp

For more details, contact (06)6949-2025

by Minami Iijima staff writer
The article appeard in March 4 issue of The Japan Times.