Established in 2025 as a spinoff brand of Future Motion, Inc., Antic Bikes is a light electric vehicle company specializing in retro-styled mini-bikes powered by self-balancing technology. The brand launched with a reimagined 1970s-style mini-bike that integrates the hub motors, batteries, and digital controllers from the Onewheel electric board into a seated, two-wheeled chassis. Unlike standard commuter e-bikes that prioritize utility, Antic’s product line focuses on urban recreation and accessible stunt riding. This is most evident in the brand’s proprietary "Onewheel Mode," which utilizes internal gyroscopes and accelerometers to automate and maintain rider balance during wheelies—a feature typically requiring significant manual skill.
Antic’s market positioning is defined by several key factors:
- Aesthetic Heritage: The frame geometry and "parallelogram" silhouette are a direct tribute to vintage combustion mini-bikes, replaced by a central electronics bay.
- Self-Balancing Stunt Integration: The inclusion of assisted wheelie modes leverages software-driven stability as a recreational feature rather than a purely safety-oriented one.
- Domestic Manufacturing: Products are designed and assembled in San Jose, California, targeting buyers who prioritize US-based production and quality control.
- Proprietary Ecosystem: Most core components are derived from Onewheel architecture, allowing for integrated app control over ride profiles and performance tuning.
In a professional context, Antic Bikes is recognized for shifting the electric two-wheeler conversation from commuting to recreational "play," though its pedal-less design and 35 mph top speed often place it in the legal category of "motorized scooters" or moped cycles rather than traditional e-bikes. While this removes the intimidation barrier for novice riders interested in stunts, the brand's reliance on specialized hardware and a lack of traditional bicycle components represent a distinct departure from the repairable, utility-focused commuters offered by other industry competitors.
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The Antic Bike Long Range is a compact electric mini-bike that leverages the hub motor, battery, and controller architecture of the Onewheel platform to deliver a top speed of 35 mph. This specific model weighs 68 lbs and offers an estimated range of 22 to 50 miles per charge. It features an inverted hydraulic front suspension for terrain dampening and a 140mm rear disc brake supplemented by regenerative braking. A core technical feature is "Onewheel Mode," which utilizes the bike's internal sensors to provide assisted self-balancing during wheelies, making stunt maneuvers more accessible. The minimalist tubular frame supports a maximum rider weight of 275 lbs and excludes a traditional onboard display, instead requiring a mobile application for performance adjustments and status monitoring. While the Long Range model serves as a mid-tier performance option, the product line also includes a base model starting at $2,100 and a Long Range+ model for $2,900, which adds performance treaded tires.