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The Only All Terrain Electric Bicycle

June 26, 2011 by  
Filed under Cycling Gadgets

Only All Terrain Electric Bicycle

 

Cycling is one of the world’s most popular sports and has remained so all this time.  As such, cycling or bicycle riding has evolved to many forms these days, from riding the bicycle in the comfort of one owns home (or gym!) to cycling on mountainous or rocky terrain and even cycling downhill in all sorts of terrain, wet or dry.  Because of this, there is a demand for better, faster, more efficient and even more extreme bicycles.  Enter the only all terrain electric bike.

The Only All Terrain Electric Bicycle is able to negotiate all sorts of terrain, as the name suggests, capable of delivering a top speed of 40 m.p.h. over desert plains or tundras as easily as it traverses paved roads.  The 600 watt brushless electric motor drives a 14 gear configuration that will not only ensure speed but enough torque to propel you up steep terrains with ease. Factor in a wide wheel base of 51”, with a 20” diameter by 8” wide tubeless monocoque tires and you get one of the most stable vehicles available in the market, provides unbelievable traction not only on dirt but also sand and snow.

Since the dual crown triple fork has 8” of adjustable travel, riders will be provided optimal shock absorbing suspension even during the most grueling of mountain trails.  The only all terrain electric bicycle has a lightweight yet durable frame as it is made out of seamless aircraft aluminum whereas the handlebars and seat post are made out of rigid carbon fiber.  A three-hour charge of the lithium-ion battery will provide an hour of assisted pedaling.  The price for the only all terrain electric bicycle? A cool USD $9,700.00! Definitely a cycling gadget for the rich or famous.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $9,700

Buy the Only All Terrain Electric Bicycle at Hammacher Schlemmer

YikeBike Fusion Electric Folding Bike

YikeBike Fusion Electric Folding Bike

 

Folding electric bikes are not new. In fact, YikeBike has introduced them way back in 2009 but the carbon fibre model was a tad expensive at $3,795.

Now they have just added the YikeBike Fusion to their collection, a more affordable folding bike model with a price tag of $1,995.

So how did that become possible, you ask yourself.

Apparently, YikeBike substituted more affordable materials like reinforced polymer composite and alloy for some of the more expensive carbon fibre materials. But you have to pay the price for the cheaper version and that’s more than three kilograms in added weight.

Up to 250 carbon fibre bikes have been sold last year to various customers including celebrities like Jackie Chan.

Now comes the new toy for the big boys out there—a slightly heavier, but cheaper version of the folding bike.  Don’t expect the original carbon fibre folding bikes to go on sale though, because they will be reserved for those who can afford the high-end version which will be sold through the website of YikeBike.  The cheaper version will then be sold by distributors as a standard version.

The carbon fibre folding bike weighs only 10.8 kg while the Fusion version weighs 14 kg. If you want to leave as little carbon footprint as possible but just could not afford the hefty price tag of the original carbon fibre folding bag, then here’s your chance to get the cheaper version.

Well, 3kg is not much of a weight considering the savings you can get from the purchase of the Fusion. Anyway, you can still enjoy its 23 km per hour speed while protecting the environment.

[Source: Geeky-Gadgets]

Provide your Bike with an Electric Boost with GreenWheel

February 23, 2009 by  
Filed under Cycling Gadgets

GreenWheel Electric Bicycle

 

You must be wondering whats so special about GreenWheel, when there are so many bikes already in the market that are electric? Yes there is no doubt that there are innumerous electric bikes available for sale in markets around, but they are not so cheap as well. Not every one can afford an electric bike.

In such a case GreenWheel plays a very important role by adding that electric spark to your existing bike only. That means that you need not even buy a new bike to fit in GreenWheel. All you need to do is to place GreenWheel in your existing bike and enjoy an extraordinary experience of electric biking by providing your bike with an electric boost. What more? All this at a very affordable price Could not have asked indeed for more!

GreenWheel is ideated and designed by MIT scientists. So now you now the secret behind GreenWheels extraordinary efficiency lies in the contour of extraordinary scientists behind its crafting. There is no scope of even an iota of doubt left on its functionality now.

Talking about how GreenWheel functions, it comprises of a unit that has a battery and a motor as well. Along with a generator that is capable of recharging the battering whenever you go for long biking expedition downhills, this out of the world gadget adds spark to your bike.

GreenWheel works on regular and simple electric power and offers twenty miles of riding without using the pedals. In fact, this can be almost doubled if you pedal along in between as well. What a great idea!

Already ready to buy this amazing gadget that will give your bike a hard electric push? Well, we wish you could have immediatelty go to the market to buy GreenWheel. But unfortunately, there is some more time to wait patiently for its introduction in the market. Although GreenWheel is still an idea only, but indeed under process to be available for all those electric bike fans really soon.