Looking for minimalist, "undercover" ebike?

Yeah. Because I actually use my 10-speed shifter a lot on an overpass climb/descent, and the mid-drive motor in my Vado SL is 35 Nm/240 W.

Oh, like that. As I mentioned before, I'll be using it in pretty flat terrain. A small one minute hill here and there maybe, but nothing crazy.mostly inner city use.
 
Besides the cleanliness of the build Specialized quotes its weight at 4.63 pounds, about the same as a two liter bottle of Coke.
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In the photo above, we see it must have advanced gyros to keep it stabilized and upright by itself, much like a Segway, I am not sure. It is only $1000 EU, plus tax for all for the lightest bike ever! That is about the same money as a 90# fat folder with wires like a mangy dog has flees. A twist throttle is a simple addition, that way @AHicks would want to ride one.
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Not just because I just got one, but what about a lightweight SS analog bike? I think State Bicycles are also available in Europe? https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/black-label/.

My new preferred minimalist bike duo is: Ride1UP Roadster SS e-bike $1100 + State Bicycle Black Label SS analog bike $800 (so under $2k for two bikes, before costs of upgrades and customization, and the best of both worlds - electric and analog!). My other bikes are gathering dust, and should probably be sold or donated.
 
We are not missing traditional bikes in Europe, trust me PSM. I only wonder why on earth anyone capable riding a trad bike would buy an e-bike...
 
I cleaned one minimalist bike today. It is an everyday town bike with three-speeds. And goes along at about 40 Kph. The small external battery fits in the water bottle cage. The setup is handmade in Poland and I upgraded it to make it sweet. It will surpass expensive bikes such as clunky bikes from Specialized without looking 'electric' just elegant. This chain is as strong as a belt.
 

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