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The 2009 Rayos Electric Bicycle

The 2009 Rayos (formerly the ElecTrec) is the improved version of the famous Lashout Electric Bike. The Lashout was the direct descendant of the famous Currie US Pro-Drive bike (1997-2003) -- so this technology has evolved and been proven for 12 years! Plus, the feedback from 5-years of production runs has resulted in several improvements and upgrades to an already good bike. The result is a refined machine that will serve you well and is a ton of fun.

This is a dual suspension (both front and rear) 8-speed machine that you can power or pedal as much or as little as you wish. You can ride it like a bicycle, power it like a motorcycle, or do any variation of both modes -- it's seamless. This is called Power on Demand, which makes your bike both fun and functional. Just press the thumb throttle and.......Whoosh! Pedal-Assist bikes (pedalecs), on the other hand, are like a treadmill with the power helping the pedaling, giving you less control. Plus, this system freewheels -- so you can soar down hills at any speed. Freewheeling or coasting is a principal feature of the bicycle, and many electric bikes on the market have a certain amount of "drag." The 600 Watt brushless motor will propel you up to 18 mph, and the larger 14-amp battery will last as far as 20 miles. The Rayos will fit riders from 5' to 6'3".

This uses a Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery, which has advantages and disadvantages. The primary disadvantage is weight, though the batteries are inexpensive to replace, and can take abuse. Please see the FACTS page for more on the plusses and minuses of SLA vs. Lithion-Ion battery chemistry.

Is this the bike for you? The only electrics less expensive are frankly, junk. The cheap conversion kits put 26 lbs. of batteries over the rear wheel and a 20 lb motor on the front wheel -- destroying your handling. The battery is a security risk, mounted in a bag (yikes!). Sure, the new generation bikes (see the Hebb ElectroGlide) will go faster and farther and are lighter. But if you can't afford one -- value, quality and features combined -- this is the bike you want.

17.5 inch frame - Seatpost and Stem adjustable to fit 5' to 6'3
Improved Twin Shock Full Suspension Design
Improved Front Suspension Fork
Sealed Bearings
Zero friction Disc Gear Propulsion Drive System
Double Wall Wheels
14 Amp Glass-Mat Sealed Lead Acid Battery with
Quick Release frame-mounted system and Condition Gauge
600 Watt Brushless DC Super Hi-Torque MAC Motor
Special Electric Bike Tires with Thorn Resistant Tubes
8-Speed gearing with Shimano Altus Deraileur and
Maxi-Range low gear for big hills
Super Comfort Gel Saddle
Fully Adjustable Handlebar Stem
Motorcycle-style Centerstand
12-25 mile range (depending on weight, terrain, amount of pedaling)
6 Month Warranty
1.5 Amp SmartCharger

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2004 LashOut Electric Bicycle Review
by Ken Kalb

Note: The Lashout was the first version of the Elec Trec style bike.

The story of the Electric bicycle industry is one of continuous refinement and evolution. Many market entries have come and gone, each bequeathing a legacy of innovation and mistakes. Enter the new LashOut. After rigorous and meticulous R + D, LashOut has enhanced the strengths and improved upon the weaknesses. The result: One rock solid product that will tickle your world.

There is little doubt that the Currie bike was the major springboard for the LashOut. The Currie E-Ride is a fabulous concept and good product, yet has had certain areas which compromised the product. The LashOut takes this concept to the next level of quality and performance. The basic format of utilizing 120 years of bicycle evolution by employing a genuine bicycle is intact -- but with scores of improvements. The Electro-drive has been replaced with a Disc Gear Propulsion System a bulletproofed design with zero apparent friction for a smooth freewheeling experience. This translates into higher efficiency, performance, and durability. The in-frame battery system has been improved with an easy on-off quick-release mechanism for a higher quality 24 volt 12 amp SLA battery. By fastening it more securely on the down-tube where gravity is naturally pulling it, gone is the nerve racking battery rattle. It even has a most welcome 3-position battery condition gauge. Sporting 40% more power with its High Torque 600 Watt brushless motor I was able to climb serious hills as well as top out at almost 20 mph on the flat! The LashOut makes the claim of a 20 mph/20 (much more downhill or pedaling) mile range machine a humble reality, not wishful thinking. The 17 inch unisex gloss black frame will fit any rider over 5 feet tall. It is a twin-shock full suspension swing arm design for a silky "sports car" ride which even took the sting out of the bumpy Santa Cruz Wharf area. Handling is so nimble, I started getting a bit cocky leaning into corners on my very first ride. Double wall rims and high performance cross terrain tires connect the rider securely to the road. Gone is the superfluous front derailleur, leaving 7 speeds with the capacity to add an 8th Maxi-range low gear for those who need to climb San Francisco-style hills. Gears are controlled with the left hand grip shift and motor acceleration with the right hand thumb throttle. Instead of a flimsy bicycle kickstand, there is a sturdy motorcycle-style "centerstand" which can do double duty for tune-ups or flat repairs. About the only caveat I can offer is that the top-tube shock absorber might prohibit using certain bicycle transport racks.

With the Electric bicycle tar pits filled with the dinosaurs of the EV Warrior, Iacoca's E-bike, Merida, Charger, Zap, and the like, the LashOut emerges from the ashes to greet the new dawn. By combining a simple and solid design with excellent craftsmanship and performance, the next level of evolution has been reached. It seems a bargain for those who can permit themselves to have this much dependable fun.

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