This Sexy Electric Cruiser Can Hit 36 MPH

By Jeremy Glass

Published on 4/27/2015 at 12:49 PM

I'm just gonna throw this out there: most e-bikes are shoddy, bulky, and, frankly, ugly as all hell. That being said, CRUZ by Vintage Electric Bikes obliterates any stigma attached to electric bicycles by providing a beautiful body that seamlessly integrates a powerful 3,000-watt motor. 

The CRUZ's motor can rapidly accelerate the rider to speeds of up to 36 miles per hour and even has a function called "Race Mode" designed specifically for off-roading shenanigans. 

CRUZ’s handcrafted alder wood tank gives this e-bike serious clout for all those high-octane design nerds out there who don't want to be seen on a traditional electric bicycle. 

It's really the finer details—like the leather seats and massive chrome-plated headlight—that make the general population drool all over this $5,000 bike.

The CRUZ will go 30 miles before needing a recharge, and when it's time to juice it back up, two hours is all it takes, making the time between a dead battery and impromptu drag race extremely short.


Jeremy Glass is the Vice editor for Supercompressor and is still holding out for a hoverboard.