Antic Long Range Electric Bike

The Antic from Future Motion is the first production ready self wheelie bike on the market, and after two separate sessions including one crash that served as a hard learned safety lesson, the Freshly Charged team came away with a nuanced take on a product that is genuinely exciting but not without its rough edges. The wheelie system works, the speed is real, and the experience of doing something most people assumed they could never do is as rewarding as advertised. But the stock tires are a notable compromise, the seat design becomes uncomfortable during extended wheelie sessions, basic accessories are missing at a price point that should include them, and the mode indicator system is not prominent enough to prevent the exact kind of accident Jimmy experienced firsthand when he forgot wheelie assist was disabled. Stacked against the Wheelie Fun Bike prototype the team also tested, the Antic trades a more polished ride experience for immediate availability and a lower price point, with Andrew favoring the Wheelie Fun Bike for safety feel and ride comfort, and Jimmy leaning toward the Antic for its real world accessibility. If you want to understand the full picture of what this bike gets right, where it falls short, and whether it belongs in your garage, the following review is worth the read.