EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE – GET READY TO TALK ABOUT THE FALKON BY LOHNER
Miami is buzzing with talk of the newest toy for the streets—an electric bicycle called the Falkon. Is it a motorcycle? A bike? The newest yacht gadget? The first thing to know is that it is half electric moped, half bike, which means if you don’t want to pedal, you don’t have to. What’s more, it has room for two. For more information, TLN sat down with CEO Alex Tiedtke to get the scoop on the latest luxury product.
So, what makes the Falkon interesting?
With a retro look reminiscent of café racer motorcycles of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the Falkon simply turns heads. Engineered and designed in Austria by Lohner GmbH, the Falkon is the world’s first and only design-forward, two-seater electric bicycle. With an elegant, curved body and candy-shell enamel paint, the Falkon sets a new standard for elegant design in electric bicycles. The silhouette is stunning, with graceful body contours, precise angles, and a large, circular headlamp. The aesthetic is eye catching, with sophisticated color combinations and a long, cushioned leather saddle for two passengers.
Pedal Less, Play More
The Falkon is first and foremost an electric bicycle, meaning you never have to pedal unless you are looking for a little exercise. The motorcycle-style throttle on the right handlebar will get you up and running quickly, powered by the electric motor in the rear wheel hub. The Falkon is assembled using the highest quality components, with front suspension, disc brakes, automatic gear shifting and oversized wheels. It has an electric drive train and motor, along with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery, meaning you can ride in style for hours at a time. A spacious front glove compartment built into the body provides room for purses, towels and, most importantly, the battery charger—so you can recharge for long distance cruises. Tiedtke highly recommends nestling a Bluetooth speaker in your glove compartment for on-the-go tunes.
Luxury for Two
The benefits of having a comfortable two-seater saddle cannot be overstated. Grab a date and cruise to the beach, up the river, or downtown. Ride on the sidewalk or on the road, avoid red lights, and zoom through traffic to park anywhere you choose.
One of the more modern elements of the Falkon is the hands-free, Bluetooth app that controls the e-bike. Once you connect using your smart phone and the Lohner App, you can measure distance and speed as well as change power settings. The in-app security features mean that once you connect to your Falkon for the first time, no one else can use it unless they have your passcode.
The Bottom Line
Quite simply, the Falkon is the most intriguing and attractive electric bicycle in existence. Tiedtke challenges you to “go ahead and search the competition; there is nothing like it anywhere. As versatile as it is stylish, the Falkon