7 New Electric Bikes w/ Old School Designs and Retro Bicycle Accessories

Latest innovations are gradually becoming more involved in transport design and engineering. At first electric drivetrains were used in cars, then in trucks, vans and motorcycles. Now it seems that this smart technology is making its way in the bike world.
Why would you need electric drive motors, smart displays and infotainment systems on a bicycle? The answer is simple, modern living requires new technologies being applied to classic vehicles. All-electric bicycles make amazing city commuters and enable people to switch from cars to two-wheel rides in the cities.
It should be noted that many companies don't want to give their smart bicycles futuristic looks, on contrary, there are amazing e-bicycles that come with stylish retro designs, hand-crafted elements and vintage features.
This video briefly reviews latest bicycle inventions of 2019. All of the media clips, images and video material used for make this presentation are shown for educational and illustrative purposes, All of the sources are shown in the credits section at the end of the video.
Smart retro bicycles look extremely neat outside but on the inside they hide a bunch of neat features that could turn city commuting or cycling into a fun daily adventure.

[@Datacube]

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[@jasmine9762]

Hi, dear, do you have any interest in reviewing our new ebike?

[@lucrio4088]

I would kill for any of these...they look so awesome! I’d take this over a classic motorcycle or car any day!

[@GENECARP]

Works of art really

[@the10thleper]

Very nice. Love the old school vintage styles.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. Is there a model that you' like to own one day?

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Best looking bikes yet. Outstanding.

[@marcinligas3538]

Nice old design with new functionality 👍

[@theshamanarchist5441]

OMG! That first one looks just like a Norton motorcycle of the 1920's like the one that T E. Lawrence used to ride. The wattage of the motor and the battery amperage is a bit behind the times though, but I am really digging that motorcycle front headlight, phat tyres, leather style trims and the general vintage look of the beast. I think you need a brown leather motorcycle cap and biggles goggles with proper pointy shoes and argyle socks pulled up over your trousers upto your knees if you are going to 'look the part' on this whilst cruising through town. In a word: Nice

[@KosynierManufacture]

We also love vintage ebike, handmade, details. wow

[@michaelmoore3738]

Lite to see shops or something listed down below but my tablet has only off beat ads that doesn't match what I am playing

[@teawteaw2540]

กำลังทำเป็นe-bikeเหมือนกันครับ..😉

[@LionelBaronArtiste]

magnifique ! moi qui suis un ancien biker mais avant tout triathlète ! j'adore le look de vos vélos

[@juliamendeslemos1186]

Lindas!♡♥

[@LIVASheirlooms]

I own the Greaser. It is truly a fantastic e-bike, well worth the 2.6K. It rides solid, smooth and turns more heads than Pamela Anderson. It's not overstated in design like some of the others in this video, but has the perfect mix of retro styling and futuristic technology. 9.5/10

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you are fully satisfied with your bike. Based on your ownership experience, would you change anything about it?

[@Biffo1262]

Personally I like my ebikes to be lightweight and most of all practical. I can use mine on a trail and lift it over 'horse steps'. It has a range of over 100 miles due to no resistance Bosch crank drive and cost me less than £2000! The battery is removable for ease of charging and it improves security. Those fat tyres may look good, though that's a matter of opinion but apart from the extra weight they increase rolling resistance making it harder to pedal and increases battery drain. Question is, do you want practical transport or are you trying to make a fashion statement?

[@orangerabbi1709]

Steven Booth over 100mile sound good what bike is it please?

[@Datacube]

There retro bikes combine both. They indeed make a fashion statement and at the same time, provide most of the features any other ebike would.

[@Datacube]

Looks like custom build. The only production bike with the range like this that we know of is the Delfast.

[@josefrancisco5966]

macht einfach nur Spaß

[@peteruhrig7946]

Very beautyful !!!!

[@Datacube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marqde1]

these bikes are more than my old Ford Focus

[@IP0Monsturd]

marqde1 yeah, and candy bars use to cost a nickel.

[@rossstevenson4103]

Cool design's

[@gonprigom1984]

Good work

[@PaulLongva]

Love the info on the bikes, rather than just a load of blah, blah. Subscribed.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you so much. Something to consider.

[@Datacube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josemanriquez7950]

I am seriously looking at the RayVolt Cruzer. That's a sweet piece of equipment.

[@johnjacob688]

The Rayvolt is the the furthest thing from "pure cafe racer style". That's more classic or bobber styled.

[@chumleywarner7245]

Quite agree,this guy dosn't know his arse from his elbo when it comes to bike styles..

[@tonylopez8976]

And he says 70s. It is more of a board tracker than anything. Maybe 1930s

[@GetInterviewedNow]

10 yrs ago i built and sold gas powered bicycles. I am so IMPRESSED with these battery powered beauties. $2500 to $3000 is not to much for a unique and practical commuting solution. Too many peeps want everything free. Wake up boys and girls, you are in the real world now.

[@89grand]

The best vintage looking e-bike on the market, considering looks, features, performance and cost, is the Ariel Rider W class. Mine was $1850 US (now $1699), can do 28mph, has a 750w motor, 7 speeds, hydraulic disk brakes, 48v 18ah battery. I have almost 800 miles on it, and have nearly zero complaints. I've also ridden it about 40 miles at a time, with heavy throttle use, and still had battery left. Nothing else competes. Some bikes might look slightly cooler (matter of opinion I guess), but they both cost more, and have lesser performance.

[@DJhuggo]

Amazing...the best of a nostalgic bikes with the tecnology !

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. You are absolutely right!

[@julianbustamante325]

Such a great video, thankyou very much.

[@Datacube]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@requiemheidireprisal7824]

As you get a flat tire, the only thing on your mind is 'MAN this was an expensive hobby.'

[@mistersimple1986]

Ruffian 💪🏻

[@felipereyes1440]

All is awesome... Apart from the price. I can't afford any of these bikes

[@AseaSool]

Cool!

[@Denrosss]

The manufacturer decided to save on the rear wing)))

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Which of the manufacturers decided to do so?

[@billykuan]

I want a Vincent Black Shadow but this will do. Thank you

[@oldgoldtopgoldtop6039]

Interesting. I notice they all use hub motors.

[@realdiamondzuk6428]

would love to test drive

[@lucrio4088]

Can the Rayvolt go full speed on just the throttle if need be?

[@Dod-Squad]

Well done video. There's a few more companies out there now that produces a retro style ebike with a sidecar. MOD BIKES-Easy, is what I ride. Wicked Thumb e-bikes, also produces a retro ebike with a Sidecar. I feel like a traveling Sideshow with all the attention my dog receives while riding in the Sidecar.

[@dozergyp]

Can I put my car in P X. They look really cool 👍

[@robertbrunston5406]

Needs a chain guard but other than that I like it! Thanks.

[@Datacube]

Thank you for your comment. Those accessories may be optional, it's better to check with the creators of these bicycles.

[@dougfurr5217]

Buy the non motorized frame, tank, fenders from ruffcycles, a 1500w bbshd w/dual 52v packs, and all the rest off ebay for $2100. Looks exactly like brown ruffian for half the cost, twice the power and range. Add another 500 and up it to 4k watt with a grin phaserunner. DONT SPEND $6k

[@silverhairdemon]

lovely really would love to see more of these bikes on the roads, makes it a lot less boring than the lame basic stuff that mostly rides around on the streets.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. Do you think there should be more unique bikes on the road?

[@silverhairdemon]

@@Datacube Yes and yes,not only bicycles but motorcycles and cars too. What i mean is, it would be nice if people get a bit more creative.

[@fbyi2940]

I h8 the dirt bike wannabe ebikes more

[@adelgado8917]

I love both my specialized langster fixie and specialized cyclocross crux, i can't see them go BUT if i was to sell them both i just might have enough to buy a 2 grand to 3 grand e-bike like one of these which i feel in love with a couple of them... i guess ill get a third job smh lol

[@drjohnnynoire]

Beautiful bikes. And a lot small-minded comments

[@chilledfpv4017]

Should have had the an Italjet ebike in this

[@rgjmg070607]

I just don’t understand making an e bike that cost more than a car ..5-6 grand for a bike??🤔🤔🤔

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. There aren't many new cars that cost 6 grand. As for the bikes, these are low production models with custom and hand made components, so these couldn't be affordable, unless they are mass produced.

[@rgjmg070607]

Datacube: awesome facts and interesting top lists hi and you are welcome , I made my comment before I realized that most of these are custom and not mass produced which makes sense and also I didn’t mean a new car for 5,000 lol although here in the U.S you’d get a lot more then an electric bike that’s for sure lol .. thanks for the videos very informative, keep up the good work!

[@bnorberg988]

@@rgjmg070607 You're right 5,000 is way to much to spend on any bike IMHO and I have been a avid bike commuter for 4 decades. But, one thing about a bicycle. No insurance. Even at my age with zero tickets and zero accidents. Insurance is 50 - 100 dollars a month just for liability not to mention significantly lower maintenance costs, no state or local registration fees (at least in my area) Any bicycle over four or five years is far cheaper than a car.

[@Biffo1262]

@@bnorberg988 Only a fool or an extremely rich person would buy ANY ebike and not have theft and third party insurance and, quite frankly, that goes for any bike of value, not just an ebike. My insurance costs £150 per year.

[@bnorberg988]

@@Biffo1262 Pounds to dollars that is just under 200 dollars a year. But, lets say it was 150 just for the sake of argument. I have commuted for 45 years and owned dozens of bike averaging around a grand each. In all that time I have lost just one bike to theft. Yes it was my favorite touring bike ever (1985 Univega Gran Turismo) But by that time I had already had it for 6 or 7 years. The total cost of that bike to me new was 575 dollars. And the only reason I lost it was because I loaned a different bike to my girlfriend including my best lock. Cost of insurance over 45 years approx 4,500 dollars cost of bike lost $575. Insurance is reverse gambling and the house always wins. I'll place my bets on good locks and smart choices for travel and homeowners insurance and dogs for when it is at home. Even with my ebike which I hate to admit I paid too much for. You do what you want.

[@dcharmz5915]

The only thing that can impressed me..is an E BIKE with stator that can charge the battery!!! I guess the cvt scooter bike has the potential!

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for the feedback. Are you talking about the regenerative braking systems?

[@gillenzfluff8380]

Regen is basically pointless on a bicycle.

[@DiegoWeissel]

9:55 Noordung should allow switching its handlebar position for an upright driving posture

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Let's hope the creators of this bike react to this feedback.

[@DiegoWeissel]

@@Datacube thanks for implying a better idea: I left the suggestion on their youtube channel, that will make the trick!

[@Datacube]

That's awesome.

[@siriosstar4789]

Retro bikes are for a sunday afternoon cruise at venice beach , but not really practical for commuting or sport riding. That said they are beautiful works of art and there is a niche market for them .

[@siddasgupta679]

Next step: manufacture electric cars and truck shaped like the old Mercedes and Cadillacs of the 1930s to the 1950s

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. They already have retro-inspired electric car concepts. Like Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 and Jaguar e-Type Zero

[@rfpowerdude]

And Porsche Spyders and Speedsters. Very cool stuff.

[@1336kingsville]

Wish I could drive one of these especially with over 70$ week in fuel.

[@petergunn7039]

Maybe shave $20 off your fuel bill but at $4k + it will take 5 years to break even. I try to ride more than use my car, my bike cost more than my car.

[@RS-ne7sl]

Did you checked Munro 2.0 ??? Awesome bike

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. It was featured in our videos. Are you planning on getting one for yourself?

[@kevinhope8279]

I have the greaser great for the price. Got in a big wreck bike survived me not so much. Bike didn’t even get a ding lol

[@requiemheidireprisal7824]

I'm looking for a used one and hoping it comes down in price.

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Which one do you think brings the best value for money?

[@colinmcdonald8521]

Electric bikes have one major safety drawback - they are near-silent. But imagine one of these with the synthesised sound of a big side valve single - or, for real fantasists, a Rolls-Royce Merlin )the iconic Spitfire engine....!)

[@ramzy1013]

They should make a bike that has higher handle like the bike from the 70s with a banana seat

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. That's a very nice suggestion.

[@DiegoWeissel]

I was thinking the same!!!

[@DiegoWeissel]

Yes ramzy1013 I think the same here!

[@vtechead1]

You mean the Raleigh Chopper ?

[@theodoreolson8529]

Pardon me...would you have any grey poupon?

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

$15K for a bike! They are out their damn minds! You can buy an extremely nice used car for that! Or even some lower to mid range cars new!

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. You can buy a car for that price for sure and many would. Though in the world of bicycles (not only electric ones) the prices over $10k are not that rare.

[@justingammon1163]

It's friggin ridiculous. I just bought 2 brand new Husqvarna 2 stroke motocross bikes and kept it under 15 grand.

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

Datacube: awesome facts and interesting top lists those bikes that you refer to either are classics that are very old, for collectors. Or typically racing bikes. Built for professionals who race them. For the average joe or citizen, this is way too much money for a bicycle. It is like the $7k toothbrush. Or the $50k bottle of the worlds purest water. These things are designed for a select crowd. Rich and people who want to show off. Not for regular people looking to ride them to commute or to the beach. First of all, such a bike will be stolen. First chance someone gets! When it costs what a car does, but can be thrown into the back of a pickup truck, it is gonna be stolen...

[@cadenransom781]

Exactly! Bought a one owner Nissan Leaf with only 7780 miles on it for less than than that 2 years ago. It's great for hauling stuff & family around, but want a good ebike for me to enjoy + run solo errands on. If I'm looking at financing an ebike I'll go to Harley-Davidson & buy their LiveWire. A HD bike is still on my bucket list.

[@revibikes]

Revi Cheetah the same style free shipping in US $2599

[@davidj.jorgensen4828]

COST & SPECS. ?

[@beaubeaukitty5301]

Why do you not trouble yourself to provide Links to these companies? Please add this info to your description

[@1973Washu]

My experiment with electric bikes ended because both of my tyres were slashed twice within a month at the university bike racks. Apparently, some people intensely dislike electric bikes.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Why do you think that electric bikes are disliked?

[@gillenzfluff8380]

Did it look like one of these bikes?

[@emc2mm]

1973Washu so the game is on - notify university and police then fill tire with purple or neon green powder paint and powered glue air tire and lock where video cameras are viewable add a motion activated alarm. go to class, ride on. then beat with an ugly stick a jerk with purple hands and then call police.

[@roccorusswurm3356]

Wo gibt es das in Deutschland zu kaufen?

[@txsraappraiser]

If you dont get it, buy a SUV. This is FUN and you missed it hahah

[@vtechead1]

Great looking cycles, but some of them look to have very uncomfortable riding positions/geometry. Would have been ok years ago when they had an engine, but trying to pedal some of these cycles must be arduous. The transformation from engine to pedal power doesn’t work for some frames. More for posing around town than going on a long journey. Nice video.

[@ertwander]

I have the Ruffian (the grey one). The riders position isn´t as comfortable as on a real trekking bike, but it isn´t too bad either. Have been on several multi-hour trips without medical assist :-) The frame takes the torque with ease. Mine is 3 years old and has run nearly 1000 km. Not that much, i admit. It comes with a Bosch electric system with 4 stages of power support, so uphill isn´t a problem (unless it´s VERY steep). But one have to keep in mind that it´s very heavy and runs on fat tires, so it uses the battery more up than a normal bike.

[@freesaxon6835]

Nice but overpriced by x10

[@basswoodmann]

witch modell is the bike right at 1:12?

[@Saint_Lui]

Hello from Russia. Nice review. Subscribe!)))

[@Zenas521]

The Noordung One E-Bike is greatly over priced. Do you know what I could get for $14,022!? No sale!

[@barklordofthesith2997]

A down payment on a house. A used car AND a brand new motorcycle.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Ruffian would be my choice .

[@funstuff2006]

Yeah, the Ruffians look amazing, but they're too slow for the price if you ask me. If someone built an electric motorcycle that looked like those, and could do 60mph(100km/h), I'd have to seriously start looking to sell a kidney.

[@olivo-viejo]

This is not a bicycle, it’ an electric motorcycle.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. An electric motorcycle with 500W of power? A bit underpowered, don't you think?

[@youthinasia9523]

Your mom is an electric motorcycle. These have pedals, so it's an electric assisted bicycle.

[@yermanoh]

dead battery's happen and all these bike look like they would be extremely difficult to ride with just pedal power also the more it looks like an electric motorcycle the more likely its going to be stopped by the cops in countries where ebikes are seriously regulated

[@terryaqualad6779]

I have my dream fat bike I just need the electrical kit. I have my bag rack an all

[@kellythreadgill2065]

How Much is the science car that covers the floor ground??

[@davis.fourohfour]

Breathe, robot, breathe!

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately it's out of place and doesn't make much sense.

[@rothadrian1042]

Pretty sure in 6 years they are at least 50 % cheaper and with more accessories

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Hopefully it will be so.

[@Brilynest]

You could buy any retro style fat tire bicycle and for 500 dollars buy a kit to convert it to e-bike batteries that would be every bit as cool if you add you own styling and work every bit as good

[@toothlessseer3153]

*STYLISH?* _I can think of another word (starting with 'S' and ending with 'd')_

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. We'd rather stick with the initial word, as these bikes indeed have great retro styles.

[@thegfxmech5475]

Or get a Walmart stylish Nel Lusso. Steel construction with metal fenders + an Amazon ehub for $300 ^_^

[@terranceowens272]

Love the NOORDUNG ONE ,but woo Lawd that price you can buy a Dodge Dart for that much.

[@karenohara4035]

how tall do you have to be

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. This information could be better answered by the creators of these bikes.

[@Blight_750]

You forgot about the cheetah retro bike

[@bossdog1480]

Beautiful bikes for the beautiful people? Very nice though. I wish I could afford one. I used to have an electric scooter with a 250 watt motor. It went ok until they banned them because the pedals didn't actually power it.

[@romanstaniszewski1030]

BUILD ME ONE WITH 150 cc Honda ENGINE ON MOUNTAIN BIKE FRAME !!!

[@Adventureinnature]

Видео для хипстеров?

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for the feedback. Not necessarily, just consumers, who are into retro-looking things.

[@britneyzuidgeest6942]

I would spend my 2k for Ariel Rider which has 1500watt dual motor. Much better deal than this one. Hope you can make video about it.

[@marktroup2978]

The Greaser is cool af in the style department, but a bit underpowered for the money. The others are an easy “pass” for me.

[@neilwhitcombe9526]

Q. Can i buy 1 in the UK and how much are they.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. About which model are you inquiring?

[@neilwhitcombe9526]

@@Datacube any and all models are of interest

[@rellenrise9646]

song name @ 6:40?

[@konstantinborus5458]

I can see problem with first bike. Battery pack is mounted too high which makes it unstable. No for me.

[@johnjacob688]

It will be top heavy sure but its not going to make it unstable.

[@9jmorrison]

crazy prices, a long time in coming, time will reduce prices.

[@Datacube]

Thanks for your feedback. The time will certainly do that.

[@lucrio4088]

I don't know why people say the Rayvolt Cruzer looks like a cafe racer or a 60s style bike. Looks much more like a 1920s or very early 1930s Indian or Harley to me.

[@BigFordCountry84]

Laws here in the USA are not up to par with many electric bikes. I have electric scooters (like vespa) and bikes they only would go 15 -25 mph for 10 miles and after 5 years I finally got rid of them in favor of an electric bike (from Walmart less than $500) I get less hassle on the bicycle than the scooter, just because it looks like a bike. "Ohio" has a rule in place no matter the governor , if the vehicle can go over 25 mph it HAS to be tagged and insured. Being pedal assisted and low speed means nothing to law enforcement here. It all falls into if it looks like a "bike". If it looks like a bike with a motor or engine then it IS a motorcycle. Now we have these stand up scooters for rental with no pedals, folks are riding into traffic , on sidewalks, against traffic, through peoples yards... Laws have not quite caught up with the tech here and it is getting dangerous for US legally and safe wise. Best just to call them Electric vehicles and legally tag them, license, and insure and yes you need a drivers license too. All nice an legal wise then we are all clear and safe about them.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. You are 100% correct. This type of vehicles is either being over-regulated or not up to date with available models on the market, thus leading to a confusion.

[@davidanderson6222]

I love e bikes but, damn! Do I spend 6000 on a motorcycle or BICYCLE. RIIIIIGHT!

[@Datacube]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Are you going to get a custom made motorcycle too? Or are you comparing a mass produced motorcycle to a limited edition ebike?

[@johnjacob688]

@@Datacube Stupid comparison.

[@Datacube]

Why is that? Custom things cost more, you know.

[@johnjacob688]

​@@Datacube Because you don't have to get a "custom" made motorcycle to purchase a motorcycle for the same amount of money. You can even by a used custom motorcycle if that's what you really want.

[@algersonvincent]

no ONXY RCR?

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Did Onyx exist at the time this video was made?

[@algersonvincent]

@Datacube i have no idea when onyx was made or when this video was created. Im sorry

[@zivkovicable]

i prefer an e-bike that looks & rides more like a bicycle. The riding position on these vintage looking things makes the pedals virtually redundant. & they look like toys.

[@fallendevonish1869]

in the top right hand corner 5:19 thicc

[@timgonzalez8155]

Thicc she is

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Never, ever get an ebike with a thumb controlled throttle. That's unless you hate your thumb and enjoy subjecting it to pain and fatigue.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Is the twist throttle your preferred choice?

[@jesebsp]

i've been thinking of getting an e-bike. the biggest drawback for me is they're all 26", i'm 5' tall. the kits to convert a regular bike are for 26" or one that has gears and hand brakes. i have a 1950's 24" schwinn. no gears. peddle brakes.

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your comment. Where did you learn that all bikes are 26'?

[@RajuKhan-qs4hc]

How can I buy this👍🙏

[@Datacube]

Hello, thanks for your feedback. Which model in particular?

[@obradlucic9207]

Al je ovo skupo. Može se kupiti Kineski el. auto za ove pare. I dvosed i četvorosed.

[@JackDaniels-st2ei]

I need to make a bike that as you pedals it helps you turn the petals in motion kind of like girls toy cars that you wind up and let him go in and keep going they need to make bikes like that and as you turn the pedals the bike itself helps you move

[@johndoherty9992]

That last bike was way overpriced, short range, slow speed. Buy a cheaper bike & bungee a boombox on the bike rack.