Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: Civilized Cycles
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles
Updated at: 2026-06-20T05:01:05Z

Tagline: E-bikes for people who drive

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 122795 | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 95 | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 122795 | observed_at: 2026-06-20T05:01:05Z | expires_at: 2026-06-21T05:01:05Z
- Total investors: 95 | observed_at: 2026-06-20T05:01:05Z | expires_at: 2026-06-21T05:01:05Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 122795
- total_investors: 95
- team_size: 3
- featured_investor_count: 5
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- We've raised $2.3M+ to date and have generated $150k+ in revenue | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-1
- E-bike buyers of tomorrow will want what cars do for them today - comfort, passenger capacity, cargo | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-2
- Civilized Cycles has patented key technologies to sustainably differentiate and win this space | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-3
- Rated 4.8/5 on Kingscrowd, the leading source for crowdfunding ratings, research and analytics | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-4
- Core team & advisors includes experts from Vespa, Schwinn, PwC, Citibike, Lyft and Nielsen | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-5
- Rapidly growing e-bike market, predicted to be a $70B+ industry by 2030 | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-6
- Suspension, Geofencing, and Kinetic Energy Management systems have scale commercial applications | citation: https://wefunder.com/civilized.cycles#claim-fact-7

FAQ:
- Q: How much do they retail for? And what’s your margin?
  A: Hi, Thanks for your question! The MSRP for the Model 1 is $6950. Gross margin varies depending on distribution channel as we sell both direct and work with premium dealers and ranges from 33% - 50+ %. We expect will initially sell primarily to dealers with a transition over time to more direct sales as we scale and build our footprint! We also have plans for lower priced models in 2025.
- Q: Game changer
  A: Thanks, we think so too!
- Q: How about producing a 3-wheeler for those of us who can no longer ride a 2-wheeler because of one of many disabilities???????
  A: Thanks for the suggestion! We do have plans for a three wheeler, but have to focus on the Model 1 for the next 12 months - unless you want to help with a big investment and we can accelerate those plans!? 😊
- Q: This sounds like a great idea! A couple of questions: do you use a lithium-ion battery? Have you done a full life cycle assessment and do you plan to offer repurchase/recycling options for batteries at the end of their life?
  A: We do use a standard, high quality LG or Panasonic lithium ion cell in our batteries. We don't have current plans to repurchase at end of life, but most of our retail dealers have already have lithium ion recycling facilities as proper disposal and recycling for batteries is an industry wide challenge. Our packs are easy to remove and replace, no mechanical skills required.
- Q: I see the guy driving in nyc. Are these street legal in nyc? Do you offer financing? Can I test drive one? Whats the max speed limit? Are these legally motorcycles?
  A: Hi! Yes, these are street legal in NYC, they are 100% bicycles. Yes, we offer financing! Yes, you can test drive one in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Max speed with assist is 25mph for NYC.