An NPR listener (with what may be the best Twitter handle ever — Booky McReaderpants) inquired whether a home can be powered by bicycle-powered generator. It s an interesting issue about energy and the modern world. And the short answer comes from just running the numbers. A typical house in the U.S. uses about 1, kilowatt-hours of energy in a month. So — to…
Go farther with higher confidence you can get home. Simply add electric assist without adding a motor or batteries to your trike. Enjoy a longer ride, knowing you can return home with a boost if you become fatigued. A throttle on the handlebar gives you total control of the motor power. Press the throttle a little for slow assist and a full throttle will help…
As I rode around New York on a bicycle with Bosch s electric power-assist system, I couldn t help but feel the boost of energy every time I turned the pedals, which helped me zip through traffic like a deranged bike messenger, all without breaking a sweat. But is the avoidance of pit stains enough of a reason to drop more than $4, on a bicycle? Geared for professionals…
For some cyclists, the idea of an electric bike – even a so-called ‘pedelec’ that supplements pedal power rather than replacing it – will always be cheating. On the other hand, what if having a little help, like a permanent breeze at your back, could open up a whole new world of cycling possibilities? UPDATE: We have a much newer version of this article: Best…
What makes a Stromer unique among electric bicycles? The base Stromer can cruise at 25 MPH, and an upgrade with a more powerful motor can boost that speed to 27 MPH. Extra gears with the upgrade come along with a triple crank set, offering you even more choices at the high and low ends of your shifting. A lockable suspension gives you the option for a softer…
About this project You ll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. $1, 261, pledged of $75, goal The Patent Pending GeoOrbital wheel is an evolution of the orbital wheel (the wheels on the TRON Motorcycles). The GeoOrbital wheel replaces a standard bicycle front wheel to turn your bike into a powerful electric bike in under 60 seconds. The GeoOrbital…