Think of this as theory crafting more than a practical plan. IKEA declared their commitment to sustainable commuting when they started carrying a flat-pack bicycle. (http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/30326728/)
It's also a flat-pack bicycle.
Apparently it's neither terrible nor amazing (https://www.outsideonline.com/2177391/ikea-tries-out-bicycling-scene)
(http://gizmodo.com/building-the-ikea-bike-is-a-pain-worth-suffering-throug-1792804502) which makes me wonder if it could be made more amazing and a better commuter bike through judicious applications of technology.
Of course adding a motor means that even a simple 2-speed cruiser is more reasonable. There are some surprising and valuable features one looks for in e-bike commuters, like a carbon belt drive, internally geared hub, and front disc brake. The frame shape means you can't hide much of a battery in there, though.
Interesting idea? If you were theoretically tasked with making the Ikea Sladda into an e-bike, how would you go about it?
It's also a flat-pack bicycle.
Apparently it's neither terrible nor amazing (https://www.outsideonline.com/2177391/ikea-tries-out-bicycling-scene)
(http://gizmodo.com/building-the-ikea-bike-is-a-pain-worth-suffering-throug-1792804502) which makes me wonder if it could be made more amazing and a better commuter bike through judicious applications of technology.
Of course adding a motor means that even a simple 2-speed cruiser is more reasonable. There are some surprising and valuable features one looks for in e-bike commuters, like a carbon belt drive, internally geared hub, and front disc brake. The frame shape means you can't hide much of a battery in there, though.
Interesting idea? If you were theoretically tasked with making the Ikea Sladda into an e-bike, how would you go about it?