Feature of the new electric bicycle

Among them, there are even electric all-terrain vehicles. Like Xterrain500 with an unusual design. Front wheel model is less than the rear, but it has a width of 10 inches.

The vehicle of the electric bicycle is able to boast excellent maneuverability. Nice gift for fans of off-road.

Xterrain500 does not eliminate the need to rotate the pedals. But to do it simply – thanks to the motor power of 500 watts. The motor takes some of the work themselves.

As the battery power source is used for 48 volts. Battery capacity is 9 Ah. One charge lasts for 40 kilometers.

If we talk about the maximum speed of the drive allows you to accelerate up to 32 km / h.

In the coming days, the authors will raise money for mass production prototype. The action starts at the site Indiegogo. The price of the electric bicycle is 1600 USD.

Source: gizmag

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Feature of urban electric scooter

Designed 2-wheel urban electric scooter to move around the city. The maximum speed of a personal vehicle is 30 km / h.

If you believe the authors of the draft, built-in battery lasts for 20 kilometers. After that, the power supply requires a 6-hour recharge.

The battery capacity of 11 Ah. As for electric power, it is equal to 350 watts.

It weighs 15 kilograms Skujou Cruise. The basis of design – aluminum frame. In addition, there are hydraulic disc brakes, as well as special handles on the steering wheel – to control stopping and acceleration.

To use the scooter easily. The owner once enough to push off from the road to start the movement.

The concept is not bad. However, the creators could not organize production. Appropriate action on Kickstarter failed.

Why did this happen? Probably my fault too high the price of the urban electric scooter is 999 euros. Such spending is able to afford not everyone.

Source: skujou

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Not a good idea – to ride a bicycle near a busy road. Especially in the evening or at night. The presence of classical signal lights can not be saved by inattentive drivers.

Another thing – the new “paint” from Volvo. The company has created a unique spray LifePaint, reducing the likelihood of tragic collisions in the dark.
A real gift for fans of two-wheeled transport.

The technology works as follows. On the “bike” and clothing applied “intelligent” structure. By day he is invisible, does not leave any traces of use.

But it is worth dusk, LifePaint glows in the glow of headlights. The closer the machine, the brighter the cyclist “shines”. Do not notice it is simply impossible.

These properties are “invention” Volvo retains within 10 days. Or before the first heavy rain. Then the processing procedure must be repeated.

Unfortunately, spray sold exclusively in the United Kingdom.

Source: Engadget

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Tubeless tires have become pretty much standard mountain bike a higher level, thanks in part to the fact that they are able to neutralize their own small punctures. When it comes to big damage the integrity of the camera, but they still need a little help. That is why the award-winning South African cyclist several Stefan Deputy created a device that Sahmurai Sword.

System with two parts using the same type of sticky “worms” used in troubleshooting punctures in tubeless road tires. Some cyclists have already committed themselves to the use of a technology such kits, but often use the road counterparts in cycling is not comme il-faut, to take at least the same pump. Yes and technological characteristics of such accessories are slightly different from the needs of a cycling industry. Above these circumstances and puzzled cyclist-athlete from South Africa.

His Sahmurai Sword fastened bicycle front wheel on the tube. When the tire has to be fixed, plug spinning / stretching to show the tools that are included. Cyclist first uses a similar sila scan to make a puncture large enough for implementation of the “worm”. Then something like a fork is used to correct its position within the chamber.

Sahmurai Sword is now available in South Africa. There he stands 350 ZAR (approximately 29 US dollars). Delivery to other parts of the world still in the plans, but they promise to make a reality already in this half.

Source: Gizmag

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Good news for those who like to ride a bike. This is a useful and inspiring task. Although the level of satisfaction depends on the vagaries of the weather. Few people like to travel under the shower.

The invention called LeafxPro make things better. This is a special umbrella for fans of “bikes”. Salvation from any rain. You can reach your destination relatively dry.

The device weighs in the range of 1 to 1.3 kg (depending on configuration).

There are several models with different levels of protection: basic, advanced, family and professional. Plus a special option for trips to the storm. Users are offered a wide range of colors.

LeafxPro – according to the authors of the project – easy to “stick” to any type of bike. If we talk about aerodynamics, the design “not afraid” of a wind speed of 80 km / h.

In the open market the novelty will appear in September this year. Now the creators of the collected funds on Kickstarter at the start of serial production.

Issue price – 153 US dollar (for the most simple modification).

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Although the project Yikebike appeared in 2009, its creators have not lost interest in the work. Moreover, the authors presented two new versions of the invention.

What is this device? Compact city bike with an electric motor. Which at any moment can be folded up and carry. Literally in one hand.

No problems with parking and traffic jams. The perfect vehicle for the metropolis.

Currently, users are offered the following models Yikebike: V and C. The first differs from the second “talent” to turn from a two-wheel bike in tricycle.

And the weight, of course (15.4 kg vs. 11.4 kg).

In other similar modifications. Battery lasts on the path length of 14 km to 20 km (depending on configuration). There regenerative braking.

Maximum speed – 23 km / h. The restoration of the battery is sufficient for 90 minutes.

What else is able to please Yikebike? Attractive appearance, excellent finishes and materials.

Thing amusing. The truth is the price of “bite”: retail value V is 4995 dollars. Ask for the C 7995 (construction of carbon fiber, after all).

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Even when the project does not meet Crowdfunding their financial goals, going, for which it can still run prove to be promising and conceive eventually succeed. This is particularly taken case we are talking about a project called iKubu Ltd Backtracker. This is very useful for the development of cyclists who spend every day in the saddle N-tion of time on the way, say, to work and back home, as well as for those for whom this cycling – and there is the work itself, such as couriers. Although the South African company has not gained success in the field kraudfaningovom for your project in another company with a known name – Garmin – drew attention to the daring beginners and simply bought them. It seems that African developers are not upset by such a development, and therefore the winner remains. Moreover, the project is not dead, but was continued, and is likely to be fully realized, albeit under the brand of another manufacturer.

The system uses two modules Backtracker, which are mounted on the “tube” – one mounted on the seat post, and the other is mounted on the steering wheel. Rear module uses a radar antenna on the 24 GHz to “browse” for the presence of foreign vehicles rear of the cyclist, and to report on these, when they are approaching from behind. When it is detected that one (or more) of the vehicle, the module sends a signal to the front module via Bluetooth LE. That in turn will notify the rider of the vehicle / ies approaching / -ihsya behind using LED display. The rear unit also has a built-in back light that blinks more quickly when the vehicle approaches to the bike.

Despite the fact that iKubu not satisfy their ambitions in terms of fundraising, the company will still proceed to the final, stage of production Backtracker. Apparently, perseverance played an important role in the fact that on January 14 in Garmin announced that it acquired the shares iKubu.

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Hammerhead – a small device that is installed on the handlebars, which tells LED indication of an imminent turn of the road. Hammerhead is paired with an iPhone or Android-devices. Pre-order price of $ 75.

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