Milind Soman Launches Electric Cycles by Lifelong Online

Priced at an affordable range, these cycles offer sustainable transportation solutions

In a major boost to sustainability, Milind Soman, actor, producer and fitness enthusiast, launched electric cycles by Lifelong Online, a leading consumer durables brand, in Gurgaon. Combining state-of-the art design with sustainable technology, the Lifelong electric cycles are priced at a very affordable range. Targeted for urban users from metropolitan as well as Tier II & III cities, the cycles are meant to provide a cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative to petrol or diesel-guzzling transport. With an estimated 7 paise/Km travel cost and no carbon emissions, these electric cycles are one of the most cost-effective transport modes in the market today.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Bharat Kalia, CEO & Co-Founder, Lifelong Online, said, “Lifelong Online has always been at the forefront of tech innovation to help solve the daily problems faced by Indian consumers. With sustainability emerging as a chief concern, we were focused on delivering a product that can make a tangible difference to their life. The Lifelong electric cycles are the culmination of months of intensive R&D to finetune the design and functionality of the product. Throughout this, our aim was to ensure that our customers benefit from cutting-edge technology in a product that is highly functional and cost-effective. We have taken care to keep our price points extremely affordable.”

Milind Soman congratulated Lifelong Online on its latest launch, saying, “With our cities becoming congested with highly polluting vehicles, it is high time that we look for alternative solutions. As a fitness enthusiast, I look forward to any solution that can help in clearing up our highly polluted cities. Lifelong Online’s electric cycles are not only sustainable; they are also highly affordable, which ensures higher chances of consumer interest. As a leading manufacturer of consumer goods, Lifelong Online is already well known for its high-quality, cutting-edge products. With these cycles they can now make an even deeper and more sustained impact on the quality of our life.”

The electric cycles have a range of up to 25 kms range per charge. With a charge time of 4 hours, these cycles are easy to charge at home with charge time of 4-6 hours. These are available in four riding modes: Full Speed (at 25 Kms/hr), assist mode (upto 90% electric assist), cruise battery power mode and standard pedal mode. With no carbon emissions, these cycles meet the strictest criteria for sustainable commute. The cycles come in alloy frame, anti-skid pedals, and dual discs for stability and control along with Hi-tensile steel frame, and Dual disc brakes and front suspension. With 0% carbon emission makes it the smartest commute choice for you.

About Lifelong Online

Lifelong Online is one of India’s leading direct to consumer brands for consumer durable products. Inspired by consumers, our products are developed keeping our insights of the modern Indian consumer’s lifestyle at the core of the design. As we reimagine everyday living, our products strongly resonate with our consumers, establishing our strong presence across multiple categories, starting from Home & Kitchen, Lifestyle, Fitness, Healthcare, and extending to IoT Devices. 

At Lifelong Online, we run the complete D2C flywheel, with a technology backbone that secures customer feedback across multiple touchpoints, demonstrating effective marketing and communication campaigns, managing a diverse multi-country factory base across, a pan-India customer service network, and robust capabilities of e-commerce fulfilment at multiple locations across India. This allows us to continuously innovate and improve customer experience and grow into all categories present in our customers' homes. Our deep integration with Amazon, Flipkart, Walmart, and other modern trade outlets has ensured that Lifelong Online delivers on its promise to be accessible, available, and affordable for all its customers. Lifelong Online was founded by Atul Raheja, Varun Grover, and Bharat Kalia in 2015.

Actor and Fitness Icon Milind Soman Backs a Natural Health Food Startup, ONTHERUN

ONTHERUN, the health food brand announced their association with India’s ultra endurance athlete and fitness evangelist, Milind Soman over a brunch soiree in Mumbai today. The affiliation will bring on the table a power packed combination of Milind’s nutrition insights and the brand’s core purpose of creating products that are 100% natural & healthy and taste great. The actor who invested an undisclosed amount in the venture will also be the brand ambassador of the brand going forward.

Shilpa Phadke, Founder & Director, Stayfit Enterprize Pvt. Ltd., said, “The health and the wellness food segment is estimated to be a INR 33,000 crore plus market growing at 8 - 10% over the last year. In terms of sales the market crossed 10,000 crore mark last year. The industry is nascent and scattered and we plan to capture approximate 10% market share in the healthy on the go food category in the next three years. Stayfits revenue target is approximately 2 crores this year and hit the 50 crore mark in the next five years.”

She further added, “From the investment point of view we are already in conversation with Angel investors and aim to raise 20 - 30 crores in the next three years. He not only comes on board as an investor but also as a brand ambassador.”

ONTHERUN energy bars are currently available in 6 variants – Fig & Date, Caffeine Rush, Prune & Raisin, Hazelnut Magic, Ginger Crunch, Oats & Apricot. All products are free of Sugar, preservatives and gluten. The fruity granola is available in Cinnamon Apple and Zesty Orange variants. A box of 6 energy bars is priced at Rs. 360 and the granola range is priced at Rs. 300. All the products are available in Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Delhi & Noida through retail & Pan India through online distribution channels and the brand website.

Milind Soman shared, “I am a staunch believer of simple, natural food. I have never taken any supplements or have ever succumbed to any fad diets. I do make changes to my eating regime depending on my activity and schedule; however, I always keep it simple and most importantly natural. I came across ONTHERUN energy bars when I was invited to inaugurate a marathon expo in Pune. ONTHERUN was conducting tastings of their product. I instantly liked the taste; yes healthy food can also taste good! and the fact that it contains no sugar or preservatives. I remained a customer throughout the journey of ONTHERUN from prototype to the commercial product. I am looking forward to take this association to the next level and be part of growth story of Stayfit Enterprize. I believe in its core ideology, it is something I live by. There is a huge scope to bring our very own Indian super food into foray, by packaging it in a convenient form. I always get asked Sir Aap Kya Khate Ho? Working with ONTHERUN, gives me an opportunity to communicate with my followers and demystify the complexity around health food. I look forward to this exciting journey!”

Shilpa Phadke, Founder & Director, Stayfit Enterprize Pvt Ltd shared, “When I started pursuing outdoor endurance activities, I noticed the absence of natural, healthy and yet convenient food products, that can be consumed on the move. A foodie at heart, I saw an opportunity to create something. I quit my flourishing corporate career of 21 years in Telecom, to back this idea. I am a firm believer of nutrition through natural food. Need for supplements as a routine is a misconception. A thoughtful combination of natural food is as effective. Fortified products cannot recreate what nature created in the first place.

After deliberation and research for more than a year, ONTHERUN was born. The energy bars and breakfast granola is relished and trusted by our consumers because they get what they read on the labels (Max 6 ingredients per product). We plan to extend the category with exciting new products in the coming months. Milind has a connect with people and is looked up by one and all for his amazing fitness at 50. ONTHERUN aims to connect & reach out to a wider spectrum of audience through him. We look forward to his contribution in defining our product line and sharing his nutrition mantra which can go into product making.”