Segway eMoped C80

The Segway eMoped C80 is a thing of beauty. Not so much in that elegantly futuristic sense that Ducati motorcycles have, but in that adorably hip Vespas way. Except, less showy and more minimalist and modern.

The bike comes in a choice of four color combinations: grey, aquamarine-yellow, lemon and blue-orange. It won’t be to everyone’s taste, but I love its aesthetic, as do the boatload of people that have complimented me on the streets. In fact, a handful have gone as far as to pull up next to me to admire this chic ride.

That moped-style design isn’t just for attention, however. It’s also for comfort and easy handling. This is an e-bike for the most part — although, being a class 3, instead of turning on pedal assist, you can simply turn the accelerator and go. It’s also abandoned that somber and not-the-most-comfortable e-bike form factor for a funky and cushy one.

Instead of a narrow, thin-cushioned seat, you have a big and bouncy one. Instead of placing your feet on the pedals the whole ride, you’ve got a spacious platform and extra retractable footrests to rest them on. And, instead of a long and tall e-vehicle that looks intimidating, you’ve got a short, compact one that looks accessible and welcoming and elevator-friendly. Seriously, it’s a breeze maneuvering this in and out of mid-sized elevators.