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The only application currently commercialized is the internally geared bicycle hub. The NuVinci CVT replaces derailleurs and other internally geared hubs, and provides a gear ratio range of about 350%, similar to that on bicycles with 8- or 9-speed hub gears, or with double chain rings (most racing or fast road bicycles). [12]
Pedelec. Deutsche Bahn pedelecs with rear hub motors and batteries placed inside the frames. This is the "Jetstream" from Riese und Müller. A Pedelec (from ped al ele ctric c ycle) or EPAC (electronically power assisted cycle), is a type of low-powered electric bicycle where the rider's pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor.
A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) is a U.S. category for battery electric vehicles that are usually built to have a top speed of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h), and have a maximum loaded weight of 3,000 lb (1,400 kg). [1] Depending on the particular laws of the state, they are legally limited to roads with posted speed limits of 35 miles per ...
ELECTRIC CARGO BIKE AIMS TO REPLACE YOUR SUV. Starting at just $499, Clip is a game-changer for anyone looking to upgrade their bike without breaking the bank. Traditional e-bikes can often cost ...
Began operation. 30 July 2010. Operator (s) Serco. Number of vehicles. 12,000 bicycles [1] Santander Cycles (formerly Barclays Cycle Hire) is a public bicycle hire scheme in London in the United Kingdom. The scheme's bicycles have been popularly known as Boris Bikes, after Boris Johnson who was Mayor of London when the scheme began operating.
In 1954 Gazelle became a public company and built its millionth bicycle. In 1959, Gazelle patented the first 3-speed grip shift gear system. Gazelle was the first Dutch bicycle manufacturer to introduce the "Kwikstep" folding bicycle in 1964. The front-hub drum brake was developed in 1968 and is still in production today.
One example is the Protean two-speed derailleur available on the Whippet safety bicycle. [4] The French bicycle tourist, writer and cycling promoter Paul de Vivie (1853–1930), who wrote under the name Vélocio , invented a two speed rear derailleur in 1905 which he used on forays into the Alps . [ 5 ]
Recumbent bicycle. A recumbent bicycle is a bicycle that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. Recumbents are available in a wide range of configurations, including: long to short wheelbase; large, small, or a mix of wheel sizes; overseat, underseat, or no-hands steering; and rear wheel or front wheel drive.