Stealth made its name with the B-52 Bomber – an outrageous electric MTB with a range of 50 miles and a top speed 50 mph. With its 4,000-watt motor, the Stealth Bomber far exceeds the legal limits imposed on electric bicycles, but bypasses the need to be registered as a moped by being classified as an off-road vehicle.
However, its astronomic retail price and inability to be used legally on the road meant it has stayed little more than a dream for most mountain bikers. Until now.
The Stealth P-7 is built from the same pedigree as the Stealth B-52, but a street legal output of 250 watts keeps riders within the law.
Currently on sale for £3,200 via Kickstarter, it is being aimed squarely at commuters:
The P-7 is designed to turn your daily commute into an unforgettable adventure. That dead travel time getting to work can now be part of your daily fitness routine and give you more time to do the things you enjoy. Forget about sitting on the train, tram, bus or even at red lights. From hills to highways, the P-7 is the new magic carpet. Weekend warriors won’t miss out either with the P-7’s dual suspension frame also capable of mixing it on the trails.
Cycle insurance for electric bicycles
On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it.
ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – how ever old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model. The policy covers electric bicycles as standard and includes a breakdown service for your bike and you that will take you up to 25 miles if you suffer a mechanical problem or puncture. Your battery is covered against theft as standard.
For over 26 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalues bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and we handle claims in-house. Can your insurance provider say the same?
Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.
Thomas Lankester
The B52 bomber was about the most un-stealthy bomber around with a huge radar cross-section.
I think you’ve got confused with the far more modern (by 37 years!) B2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit).
Thomas Lankester
‘but a street legal output of 250 watts keeps riders within the law.’
Is dey silly?
If restricted to 28MPH and with a rear number plate, this would be a street legal moped as opposed to a very expensive, massively overspecced pedelec (4000W vs. 250W?).
The e-tricks evolution S01 offers a similar light-weight, street-legal, highly manoeuvrable ‘moped’ option (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBK-M49A_NE).
John lloyd
Had my b52 bomber took yesterday by the law to check if it’s stolen and to see if it meets the requirements the law states fuckin w-nkers let’s see the outcome?
lloydy
had my b52 took by Merseyside plod been told that they are happy that its not stolen and a check on the bike will be done this Tuesday to see if its road legal as this is the first b52 they have had in ?????
lloydy
Merseyside police saying bike is not road legal
Anthony Steele
off-road is the most fun anyway. I pedal my diy our of town then let rip
Olivia
I’m. Intrested in 1 of these products I’m just asking witch is the better and a better version the 8000w stealth bomber or the B-52
Michael Gregory
Look for p7 MTB bike
ben
is it legal to peddle the b52 on the road? Or can the police still take it im in the UK