In France, the government providesaid of 200 euros(maximum) to all those who wish to invest in an electric bike. This means of transport is indeed to be favored in cities, because it avoids congestion and limits the emission of greenhouse gases and fine particles, the dramatic consequences of which on health and the environment have now been proven. But it is increasingly difficult to find a serious place in this ultra-competitive market.
Indeed, we can no longer count the successes - many of which are mixed - among the multiple references launched on Product Hunt, the Superstrata (by the founder of Misfit), the Cowboy (by the Take Eat Easy team) or even the ThirytOne in Toulouse. This was without counting on a new major actor:Marc Simoncini. At the origin of the Jaïna Capital fund (Myfox, Molotov, Ornikar), the entrepreneur is best known for having created Meetic. He also recently participated in the remake ofShark TankFrench. A sure bet in the startup world, which explains the wide coverage of Angell's launch.
Could it be the Apple Bike?
The Angell electric bike adopts a minimalist format but with surprisingly angled curves, coupled in particular with a holey mudguard (if you hadn't guessed: it's the battery) whose usefulness remains unclear. It would even have been designed by adesignerrenowned French, although at first glance this extension recalls the astonishing “tail” of the AirPods.
Likethe future Apple Car which continues to be talked about, this electric bike aims to be intelligent since it includes atouch screenat the top of his gallows which will avoid going outson iPhoneand Strava from your pocket to track your stats. But it remains particularly heavy with fourteen kilograms on the clock, which although being in the low average for devices of this size will require you to call for assistance as soon as a difficulty appears on the journey.
However, with its integrated odometer, itsGPSand its 35 mm tires, the Angell Bike should be imitated by well-off city dwellers who are looking for a quick and easy way to get to work in the era of the times.Its price, on the other hand, is steep: more than 2,500 euros.
