Sinclair electric asstance

[stiffknees]

I have been offered what is alleged to be an auxilary electric motor for bicycle, dating form 1980s.
anyone know anything about them?
no pics yet, 'cos I'll have to buy it first.

Ok its probably crap, so no need to tell me, its just I am a sucker for such gizmos

 

[albion]

My brother bought the mk1. He sent it back, the reason being it only worked to about 10mph max.
And even then it was still hard work.

 

[stiffknees]

Thanks, thats saved me a fiver.

 

[ufkacbln]

Too small, insufficient weight, cheap construction, underpowered, only really worked with slicks and held in place by rubber bands

What's not to like

 

[Drago]

There was a larger Sinclair model, similar in concept but it was fitted over the rear wheel in the sort of position a carrier might go.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Typical of many Sinclair products, good concept poorly executed.

 

[MontyVeda]

Typical of many Sinclair products, good concept poorly executed.

It all went a bit downhill after the electronic pocket calculator... but i did have many hours* of fun on the Spectrum (*years, actually)

 

[Smokin Joe]

It all went a bit downhill after the electronic pocket calculator... but i did have many hours* of fun on the Spectrum (*years, actually)

The one brilliant product from Sinclair. I still fancy one now, for old times sake. Must stop looking on ebay......

 

[albion]

Too small, insufficient weight, cheap construction, underpowered, only really worked with slicks and held in place by rubber bands

What's not to like

Yes, I recall better now. Getting it to actually drive the wheel was the main problem.