Leading EV Firm, Lime Unveils New eBikes for Women
Leading shared electric vehicle firm, Lime has launched new electric scooters and bikes. The new lime ebike women designs are known as the LimeBike and LimeGlider.
According to Electrek, the new designs were developed based on feedback from older and women riders. Lime used this feedback to make the new models inclusive and easier to operate.
“Building on Lime’s experience of designing its own hardware, the LimeGlider is a brand-new seated vehicle built without pedals for an effortless ride,” the company said.
Unique Features
The LimeGlider has a bicycle-like frame that gives it a bike look. But it’s fitted with eschews bike pedals that serve as static platforms for riders to place their feet.
This feature gives it a moped-style ride or makes it appear like a seated scooter. Without the pedals, the LimeGlider relies on throttles, such as those in Class 2 electric bicycles and electric scooters. This allows riders to glide effortlessly.
“The LimeGlider and LimeBike offer a glimpse at the future of micro-mobility, designed with a wider rider audience in mind to help us draw closer to our mission of building a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free,” Wayne Ting, Lime CEO said.
The LimeGlider comes with wider tires and a smaller diameter. This gives the ebike a lower center of gravity. It’s more comfortable for riders with a small stature. The step-through frame allows women riders to mount and ride the bike with ease when wearing a skirt.
High-Volume Bike Baskets
Lime has installed new higher-volume baskets on both LimeBike and LimeGlider ebikes. The company described the new baskets as wider, and more ideal for shopping errands.
“These improvements cater to feedback from groups traditionally underrepresented in Lime’s active riders, including women and older riders,” the company said.
The LimeBike also comes with wider wheels but adopts a more conventional bicycle frame. It features functional pedals and a height-adjusting saddle. Lime chose a deep step-through frame for this bike as well. This makes it easier to mount and ride compared to the high-top tube bike.
North American Fun
For riders in North America who prefer throttle-enabled ebikes, the LimeBike would be more ideal. Featuring both pedal assist and throttle, the bike allows lime electric bike women riders to decide whether or not to pedal.
“We’ve reimagined every touchpoint, from the tires to the phone holder, to make our riders feel comfortable and confident as they ride. We can’t wait to learn more from our pilots this summer as we continue our track-record of stellar in-house design and truly differentiated hardware,” Ting added.
Both models come with sliding phone holders and ergonomic hand grips that allow riders to keep their music or navigation apps running on their phones.
