Air 30 Ultra: New e-bike comes with automatic gearshift, discreet look and belt drive

We've reported on electric bike manufacturer Ado before, and now the company has just teased a new e-bike. The Ado Air 30 Ultra is a relatively inconspicuous e-bike, dispensing with the typically large mid-motor and instead using a Bafang hub motor. The rear hub contains not only the motor, but also a triple-speed gearbox. Riders do not have to change gears themselves, as an automatic gearshift is advertised.

This automatic gearshift is said to enable the smooth and effortless changing of gears, which can be invaluable in city riding where frequent stopping and going are the norm. The triple-speed gearbox allows riders to "switch between Sport and Eco modes for agility and range."

According to the information shared so far, the Ado Air 30 Ultra comes with a GPS module for theft prevention or detection, a display, and a 50mm ultra-slim removable battery. An estimated range of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) is said to be possible. A carbon belt rather than a chain is used for power transmission.

The Ado Air 30 Ultra is currently being financed as part of a crowdfunding campaign.