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EGO 56V Mini Bike

by Michael Williams
ego 56v mini bike

We all know EGO for their battery-powered outdoor equipment, and with good reason. They’ve been a leader in cordless technology across the vast spectrum of landscaping and lawn maintenance tools for quite some time. However, as the old saying goes: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Clearly, this is a mantra the folks at EGO embrace, which explains the introduction of their 56V Mini Bike (MB1505-2).

To be sure, this vehicle was quite the spectacle at their unveiling event, which we attended while at this year’s Equip Expo in Louisville, KY. Here’s a peek at the performance and design features that will make the fun possible.

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EGO 56V Mini Bike Performance Features

Although EGO faces stiff competition from manufacturers like Razor, the MB1505-2 is an impressive debut. At the heart of this hog is a brushless hub motor and two 56V (7.5Ah) ARC Lithium batteries. Together, they provide plenty of torque. The result is fast, quiet acceleration without the stink of a 2-cycle fuel mixture.

Specs

  • Model: EGO MB1505-2
  • Battery: (2) 56V (7.5Ah)
  • Brushless hub motor
  • Max speed: 28 mph
  • Max range: 20 miles

Specifically, EGO tells us that this 56V mini bike can hit top speeds of 28 mph. Furthermore, its two batteries will give you a 20-mile range on a single charge.

ego MB1505-2 mini bike

In terms of operation, the bike comes equipped with three driving modes so that you can customize your ride. These include ECO, Normal, and Sport with parental controls.

Finally, a digital display enables you to monitor speed, range, and the bike’s current settings.

EGO 56V Mini Bike Design

A few design features bear mentioning.

First, EGO made sure to give this bike a suspension system that supports the front and back. Moreover, the MB1505-2 has dual hydraulic disc brakes that should provide ample stopping power.

EGO MB1505-2 Price and Availability

EGO has not yet announced a price or release date for the 56V mini bike. Of course, OPE Reviews is on top of things, as always. We’ll keep you apprised of further developments.

Visit EGO to browse other products that are new or coming soon!

About The Author
Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Managing Editor

With over twenty years of experience as a journalist, editor, and researcher, Mike is driven by an insatiable appetite for life’s many fascinations. He loves lawn maintenance, landscaping, and anything related to outdoor power equipment.

As managing editor of OPE Reviews, he oversees our site’s coverage of everything from gadgets, hand tools, and heavy equipment to local, state, and federal environmental legislation, breaking industry news, and our comprehensive archive of tips and how-to articles.

While he’s intimately familiar with outdoor gear, safety equipment, and apparel across the spectrum, his deep focus is on leaf blowers, lawn tractors, and string trimmers. Likewise, he pays close attention to the long-running War of the Fuels: Gas vs. Battery.

Mike is passionate about putting the latest tools to the test and delivering the results to OPE Reviews' residential and Pro readership. He also enjoys collaborating with the product management and design teams at industry-leading brands like Ryobi, Stihl, EGO, ECHO, Greenworks, Kobalt, Cat, Worx, John Deere, Toro, Husqvarna, Generac, Honda, and Milwaukee, among others.

It's a constant learning process that involves attending major conventions like Equip Expo, along with media summits and facility tours at company HQs across the country.

When he's not busy as a dad and managing editor, Mike is an avid classic rock historian, collector, and audiophile. He's currently working on a compendium of Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 North American tour.

He lives in northern Maryland with his 11-year-old son and 5-year-old daughters, both of whom look eerily similar …. Yes, they’re identical twins.

As a reporter and features writer, his experience runs throughout the journalistic landscape. He’s worked on hard-hitting investigative pieces involving corporate fraud and international art theft, while also jumping on breaking news events like police standoffs.

Equally expansive is his dossier of magazine work. In line with his many interests, Mike’s feature stories have explored a variety of subjects, including the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, American history, true crime, space exploration, and entertainment.

Among the world figures he’s interviewed are Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, famed naturalist Jane Goodall, the Princess Bride star Cary Elwes, and Spider-Man creator Stan Lee, to name a few.

And, not surprisingly, Mike loves the world of outdoor power equipment. As managing editor of OPE Reviews, he oversees our site’s coverage of everything from gadgets, hand tools, and heavy equipment to local, state, and federal environmental legislation, breaking industry news, and OPE’s comprehensive archive of tips and how-to articles.

While he’s intimately familiar with the vast universe of outdoor gear, safety equipment, and apparel, his deep focus is on leaf blowers, lawn tractors, and string trimmers. Likewise, he pays close attention to an ongoing industry battle: Gas vs. Battery.

Mike thoroughly enjoys collaborating with the market’s flagship brands–a never-ending learning process that involves attending major conventions such as Equip Expo, along with media summits and facility tours at company HQs across the country.

Additionally, he provides leading manufacturers with research-driven/experience-based feedback about new equipment, as well as field test results and recommendations. Mike thoroughly enjoys collaborating with the teams at flagship brands like Ryobi, Stihl, EGO, ECHO, Greenworks, Kobalt, Cat, Worx, John Deere, Toro, Husqvarna, Generac, Honda, and Milwaukee, among many more.

He holds a B.A. in Journalism from Loyola University, and a Master’s degree and doctoral candidacy (Ph.D. ABD) in legal history and public policy from the University of Maryland.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-williams-ope-reviews

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