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JupiterBike V2.0: Electric Tech, Compact

A variety of upgrades and accessories are available, which quickly grow the price. There's a rolling backpack ($89.95), dual spring leather seat with LED taillight ($44.95), universal cross grip smart- phone mount ($24.95), LED front light ($44.95) and the Accessory Pack. It includes a backpack, leather seat, front LED light and a smartphone mount ($179.95). The seat upgrade, which has dual springs, is much wider and softer than the standard seat and is we'll worth the money, in my view.

For me, a good alternative to securing an FBO crew car is bringing my own foldable bicycle. That’s why I was interested to try two new models from Jupiter Bike, which is part of Tampa, Florida-based Daniels Technologies. The company was showing off the goods at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun fly-in.

The two bikes are much different from each other. The JupiterBike Version 2 does not have pedals, uses electric braking and is smaller and lighter than the Discovery bike. The Discovery has greater all-electric range, but with pedals can be ridden when the battery is depleted or for those looking for exercise. Here’s an overview.

Phil Lightstone

Contributor Phil Lightstone is a Canadian-based writer and podcaster, and flies a Rockwell 114 Commander.