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If electric bikes haven’t caught your attention yet, here’s one that might. Okapi, a Boston-based startup, is producing a unique e-bike that bridges the gap between motorcycle and commuter bike. The bikes’ dual suspension, headlight, and horn all scream dirt bike, but the pedals and skinny tires will have you cruising in the bike lane without hassle.
Okapi’s approach to the e-bike is a little less subtle than others. Where so many companies try to hide their electric powertrains underneath slim body work, Okapi puts it all out for the world to see in a big, square battery back. There’s almost a futuristic dirt bike look to them, which is less awkward than it sounds.
These aren’t normal bikes. If the futuristic appearance doesn’t give it away, the specs will: Okapi’s bikes have an all-electric range of up to 40 miles and a top speed of around 30 mph. Those aren’t crazy numbers, but they are more than adequate for a commuter bike. The company’s selling its bikes for just under $3,000. That’s in line with other e-bikes’ pricing, but Okapi’s looks more upscale and refined than the others, which try (with varying degrees of success) to look like normal bicycles.
Electric bikes are getting cheaper, almost every day, but Okapi’s product is priced on the premium end of the spectrum: The Starter Edition bike costs $2,989.98. The good news is that Okapi’s bike looks more upscale and robust than many offerings on the market today.
Though they’re not the most mainstream product out there, e-bikes are worth the coin at almost any price. If you’re even considering buying an electric bike, do it. E-bikes are an absolute blast, even on the cheaper end, so you don’t need a full-on premium experience to have fun.
