[neona]

It's too bad it's too expensive to be relevant for people who rely on bike transportation for financial reasons (at least, in much of america) :(

I'd love one, but it seems silly to spend that much on my bike.

[bryan_rasmussen]

I think in Denmark or any country with lots of support for cycling and expensive cars it would be reasonable.

[brownbat]

Top assisted speed of 20 mph and a range of only 30 miles for $700? Ouch. [1]

You could get some powerbocks for half that price, and no need to buy a bike. Those supposedly provide a running speed of 20 mph with no range limit, just the possible downside of making you look ridiculous. [2]

[1] http://www.gizmag.com/superpedestrian-mit-copenhagen-wheel/2...

[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerbocking

[towski]

Well, this is basically the price of an iphone. The market said it could bear that price.

[tehwebguy]

You got downvoted but I think this is a pretty valid point, at least in the US