The wheel giving cyclists an extra push

[Slioch]

Here's an interesting development of the e-bike concept........

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31643823

 

[Shortmember]

Anything that makes pedalling uphill easier is a good thing as far as I'm concerned, and I want one of these Copenhagen Wheels, but I'm pretty sure that when it goes on sale I'd have to take out a second mortgage to be able to afford it.

 

[Profpointy]

i've gone for the 1000cc petrol assistance for the journeys where I'm too feeble or lazy to pedal.

 

[Drago]

If I never get that infirm or lazy I'll just revert to the monster truck. If you're going as far as powers propulsion then why get wet in the rain?

 

[Profpointy]

If I never get that infirm or lazy I'll just revert to the monster truck. If you're going as far as powers propulsion then why get wet in the rain?

to paraphrase the great Mr Blair (Eric not Tony), "two wheels good, four wheels bad)

 

[snorri]

I can just imagine those who scorn pie plates entering a state of apoplexy on sight of that big red wheel.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

So the BBC only just found out about it now? It's been available to the general public for about a year.

 

[paddypete]

Here's an interesting development of the e-bike concept........

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31643823

my pal would love one of they wheels,he might even go cycling if he had one,he's a lazy 'stard,but it would be good for recovery after an injury,or charging your phone,i love going up hill the real way,the mans way

 

[Pat "5mph"]

i love going up hill the real way,the mans way

Women can ride uphill too.
Just not this one ...

 

[Pale Rider]

So the BBC only just found out about it now? It's been available to the general public for about a year.

Still on pre-order.

https://www.superpedestrian.com/

 

[User16625]

i've gone for the 1000cc petrol assistance for the journeys where I'm too feeble or lazy to pedal.

Sounds very nice, I have a 1250 version although 1000cc versions are usually the fastest. I do use an old bicycle to ride to work when ever I can to save on fuel and maintenance costs.

 

[Profpointy]

Sounds very nice, I have a 1250 version although 1000cc versions are usually the fastest. I do use an old bicycle to ride to work when ever I can to save on fuel and maintenance costs.

It was nice being able to buy British on merit, rather than nostalgia. Wanted a smaller bike really, but forced into a bigger machine as I wanted factory panniers. Very civilised for pootling despite being ludicrously fast if you open it up. No idea what happens if you turn the throttle more than a quarter turn! It's a triumph sprint 1050

 

[oldroadman]

It was nice being able to buy British on merit, rather than nostalgia. Wanted a smaller bike really, but forced into a bigger machine as I wanted factory panniers. Very civilised for pootling despite being ludicrously fast if you open it up. No idea what happens if you turn the throttle more than a quarter turn! It's a triumph sprint 1050

It tends to go quite quickly.

 

[User16625]

Mines a Suzuki Bandit GT. Reasonably quick and much faster than most cars. Having said that, my Scott CR1 road bicycle was faster than a lot of cars today. Traffic was in one part. Wasnt even rush hour either.
With or without an engine, s are simply better.