{"id":1123,"date":"2014-05-20T07:19:55","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T06:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2014-11-26T09:46:07","modified_gmt":"2014-11-26T08:46:07","slug":"ready-e-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2014\/05\/20\/ready-e-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Ready for the E-Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the last couple of years we are witnessing an explosion in E-bike development. Mass production has provided many cheap and readily available E-bike components.<\/p>\n

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Small, light, and powerful LiPo batteries, along with rising fuel costs created the perfect environment for some cool E-bikes to potentially explode on European and Asian scene. Read our list of electric bikes that could absolutly change the game in the future.<\/p>\n

1. Phasor Cycles<\/h2>\n

This is a new company, but their first mass produced\u00a0 electric bike component is already available to the public, and its a beauty. Currently this bike is offered as a \u201cframe only\u201d for DIY builders, but they have plans to release a complete bike in the near future. Phasor Cycles is a new electric vehicle company, essentially a DIY electric bike builders dream, but it could be a nightmare for a novice who is just getting into electric bikes and wants something to ride ASAP.<\/p>\n

\"1.<\/a>
\n(source: Phasor Cycles)<\/em><\/p>\n

2. \u0160koda Pedelec<\/h2>\n

New \u0160koda Green E Line e-bike expands existing \u0160koda bicycle collection. \u201cPedelec\u201d combines muscle and engine power, up to 105 km range. Wide choice of \u0160koda cycles for any age and any purpose. Once the lithium-ion battery\u2019s capacity has been fully used, it can be recharged to max\u00a0 capacity in four hours. The motor from BionX brand is integrated into the rear axle and puts out\u00a0 250 watt. It is powered by a frame attached battery\u00a0 with a capacity of 423 Wh and a weight of just 2.6 kg. The\u00a0 entire bike weighs a mere 21.7 kg. \u0160koda created its first e-bike in cooperation with KTM company.<\/p>\n

\"2.<\/a>
\n(source: \u0160koda)<\/em><\/p>\n

3. nCycle<\/h2>\n

nCycle is the brainchild of a NYC-based design and development company Behance. The company decided to rethink ebikes by \u201cproblem solving from ground up and integrating it into the aesthetics.\u201d And then nCycle was born. Behance claims that the design of nCycle addresses typical ebike issues of expense, inflexibility, weight, and general hideousness. While the pictures look awfully chic, mum\u2019s the word from Behance on the cost or poundage of nCycle. We all know that great design usually comes at a premium bicycles, so don\u2019t hold out for a bargain-basement price when you start shopping for your very own nCycle.<\/p>\n

\"3.<\/a>
\n(source: nCycle)<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Monocycle<\/h2>\n

In cooperation with the DING3000 design studio, BASF company has developed a velocipede embodying the current state of the art technology. In doing so, the innovative one-off quotes the geometry and mechanics of the first pedal cycle. The crank directly drives the front wheel (39″) which, in order to improve the transmission ratio, is much larger than the rear wheel (24″). The chain, sprockets and coaster brake are entirely omitted. Even so, the modern-day velocipede is much more than an appreciative allusion to bygone days. Technically it is ahead of its time. For the fully functional and ready-to-ride e-bike features such spectacular details as thin optical waveguides inlaid in the forks for the lights, softly sprung and at the same maintenance-free tires, and a detachable seat with an integrated battery. Overall, this modern e-bike makes use of 24 innovative BASF materials \u2013 materials that are sure to come to the fore as electromobility advances.<\/p>\n

\"4.<\/a>
\n(source: BASF)<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Bomber<\/h2>\n

The Stealth Electric Bikes Bomber, shown above, fuses a 4500 watt motor to a drivetrain that is shared by standard bike pedals.\u00a0 With foot power and the electric assist, the Stealth Bomber can climb to speeds of up to 50mph on the open road, a near peak for eBike transportation.\u00a0 The Bomber connects to a standard 110V (or 220V) outlet in the US or Europe and will be fully charged in just two hours. On longer stretches, the rider can rely on regenerative braking technology to squeeze a little more juice out of the Stealth electronic assist.<\/p>\n

\"5.<\/a>
\n(source: Stealth Electronic Bikes)<\/em><\/p>\n

6. Copenhagen Wheel<\/h2>\n

While it may be the world\u2019s most numerous form of transportation, the bicycle really hasn\u2019t changed much in the last hundred years.\u00a0 Gears, breaking and frame designs have all stayed more-or-less the same, albeit with subtle material upgrades. MIT hopes to change the way the bicycle works with the Copenhagen Wheel: a power and information assist for the urban cyclist. The Copenhagen Wheel provides both and electric power assist and ride diagnostics for its rider.\u00a0 It uses a regenerative breaking system to store the kinetic energy created when braking\u2013 then release it as a power boost as needed.\u00a0 The diagnostics side of the Copenhagen Wheel will collect information about the cyclist\u2019s route, the distance traveled and various health data about the rider.\u00a0 This will be stored and controlled via smartphone, then shared with the world through social networking.<\/p>\n

\"6.<\/a>
\n(source: MIT)<\/em><\/p>\n

7. The Bridgestone Angelino Petite eBike<\/h2>\n

The Bridgestone Angelino Petite eBike uses a pedal assist to help one cyclist support a small family on two wheels.\u00a0 While it may be \u201cpetite\u201d by name, this eBike may be the largest and heaviest ever created.\u00a0 It features a central seat for the cyclist and a pair of child seats, one in the rear, one over the front handlebars.\u00a0 Its tough frame can handle up to 220 pounds total among the three riders, and the battery has enough juice to push the family for 37 pedal-assisted miles per charge.<\/p>\n

\"7.<\/a>
\n(source: Bridgestone)<\/em><\/p>\n

8. The Carbon Fiber Electric Tricycle<\/h2>\n

The Carbon Fiber Electric Tricycle by Simon Schmitz and collaborators is powered by nothing more than a 14V Bosch electric screwdriver. While that might be low tech in theory, it\u2019s ingenious in execution. When Schmitz powers up his Bosch screwdriver, this carbon fiber tricycle climbs to 19 mph for nearly 4 miles on a single charge.\u00a0 Sure, that might not complete the average commute, but this vehicle isn\u2019t built for travel, it\u2019s built for racing.<\/p>\n

\"8.<\/a>
\n(source: Simon Schmitz)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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