Spincitis new commuter e-bikes are scary fast and impressively light

Spinciti is the latest company to offer a mid-priced electric bike with impressive specs and an attractive design. The Amsterdam, Spinciti’s first model, comes in two different frames, with a choice of three different motors for each. And like many of its competitors, Spinciti is turning to crowdfunding to get its first bikes into production.

The three rear-hub motor types are 250W, 350W, and 500W. I got to ride the 350W and 500W versions on a recent chilly Friday in lower Manhattan, and found them both to be deceptively light and ludicrously speedy. The battery is nicely integrated into the alloy frame of the bike, making this one of those rare, incognito e-bikes that usually cost a premium to own — but surprisingly doesn’t. If you’re...

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