Closer look at the A-Ride, a powerful full-suspension e-bike/scooter

Closer look at the A-Ride, a powerful full-suspension electric bike/scooter crossover

Electrek.co by Micah Toll

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The A-Ride from Canadian company Alpine Riding definitely fits into the latter category, and I think you’ll see why.

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In fact it’s technically a standing scooter, though it doesn’t look like any scooter I’ve ridden.

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Learn more about the Alpine Riding A-Ride and see it in action in our hands-on video at Electrek.co.

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