Caterham Ebikes

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http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/05/caterham-bikes-eicma/

Caterham-Carbon-e-bike-01_0.jpg


Caterham-Classic-e-bike-01.jpg
 
It's easy to notice they are inspired by fat tires, but I'd like to know how big they truly are.

Not sure if they look funky or just plain weird.
 
Top one looks...erm...radical. Bit like a caterpillar. Technology porn definitely. Must be good on rough terrains though. Front end is weird.
Edit: checked the page. SUV of E-bikes, yeah.
Second one is my favourite, looks good. That springer looks like solid, nice fenders.
 
recumbent said:
It's easy to notice they are inspired by fat tires, but I'd like to know how big they truly are.

Not sure if they look funky or just plain weird.
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Racer looking build, with fat bike Clown wheels good for slow riding loose surface. That is weird for sure. :|
 
A couple of interesting e-bikes from EICMA 2013, The faux motor on the Classis looks a bit cheesy. No prices listed in the article.
classic_ebike.jpg

carbon_ebike.jpg

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2013/11/05/motorcycle-news/eicma-2013-caterham-bikes/
 
WoW. I like the looks. I like the idea of a super-lightweight powerful ebike. but i wonder where they put the E bits? :mrgreen:

I guess the round parts could be the motors (superconducting magnetic bearings), connected by carbon nanotube belt......

the batteries could be 18650 cells , 100C, somewhere in the frame....?

edit i love the front brakes!!
 
Cantilever front suspension, fat tires, big front brake and crank drive looks like one heck of a winner to me. The rear swing arm with cranks keeps the rear geometry the same so no tension-er is needed...... Down side is the (appears to be anyway!) lack of rear travel. Very cool and outside the box!

Tom
 
May be a bit of style over substance, but I still like to look at the attractive ladies even when they may not be all too perfect. 8)

Needs a round motor also to go with the look that is equally as impressive. Something like a Joby or similar looking unit with a jack shaft reduction that also matches the look. :idea: The mid drive kit is a bit under the rest IMO.
 
Caterham Carbon E-Bike Specifications

Frame Carbon / Aluminium available in 3 sizes
Front Brake Disc brake
Rear Brake Disc brake
Gear Shimano Nexus 8 Speed
Motor 36 Volt, 250 Watt, brushless
Battery Panasonic 36 Volt 12AH lithium battery
Dashboard LED dashboard with battery status, speedo, trip meter assistant ratio and range indicator
Wheels Aluminium rim with stainless spokes ..... they look like Surly to me?
Tyres 26 x 4.8-inc balloon size
Dimension L 216 X W 55 X H 98 (cm)
Seat height 3-way adjustable

I can't find the weight details anywhere but no doubt will all come to light soon! :D
 
To be honest as it's Caterham who are making it I think it will be quite light. All the cars they ever produced have been based on a high power to low weight ratio with excellent balance. A local bike shop had a Surly with those big fat tires and rims and when I asked to feel the weight of it I nearly threw it through the roof as was expecting it to be about 20 kilos heavier! The low power motor is just to make it saleable as in the UK anything over 250 watts is basically illegal at the moment. I'm sure that with a bit of tweaking you could get at least double the power!

They also produced this thing as well -
http://caterhambikes.com/

Classic E-Bike
The style itself comes from those classic lines. The golden age of British motorcycling is considered to be the 1920s through to the early 1960s and it's the first part of the 20th Century that inspires the look of the Classic E-Bike. Think back to those vintage times, a time when British motorcycles were the finest in the world. They had simple, elegant lines, curves filled with classic British racing colours detailed with pinstriping. The times were simpler and more carefree.

The Classic E-Bike gives you that traditional look, but with advanced materials used in its construction and a modern electric powerplant giving a range of 25-50 miles (40-80km) and the added freedom that, in the EU, the rider does not need to have a motorcycle licence.

Designer Alessandro Tartarini calls this a 'fusion vehicle', in which old and new are brought together in the 'future of tradition.' This is a design in which classic styling and traditional materials meet modern design and materials. The Classic E-Bike is powered by an emission-free motor and is part bicycle, part motorcycle but comes together as one, unique whole which can provide elegant, effort-free transport.

The beautiful lines of the Caterham Classic E-Bike do not sacrifice functionality. With the E-Bike consisting of an aluminium frame, the leather handle-bar grips are fixed to a traditional springer front fork, which also carries a modern front disc brake. The Shimano 3-speed hub gears give brisk acceleration and the centrally-mounted engine - designed to look like a classic V-twin layout - houses the 250 Watt motor.

The large 'fuel' tank doubles as a useful luggage space, in which the rider can stow personal items, or the battery charger for the 36 Volt battery pack. The wide seat is adjustable to three positions and provides comfort as do the large tyres: the size of which ensure a compliant ride over any road surface.

With its unique blend of vintage and modern, the Caterham Classic E-Bike is an elegant solution to modern transport woes.
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Hi Miles

It is a poser for certain. Fat off roar tires, lack of suspension travel, and kiddy powered. Some positives is it has what could be very good torsional rigidity if boxed well enough in the mid section, low ride height and huge brake power up front. May be Perfect for your full out 125mm rotor inrunner in a road race platform with the right wheels/ tires. :)
 
speedmd said:
May be Perfect for your full out 125mm rotor inrunner in a road race platform with the right wheels/ tires. :)
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No meaningful pedal input, though.... :) I can't imagine it being affordable... Anyway, I wouldn't be seen dead on it :mrgreen:
 
I couldn't do it in seriousness unless I was 13 years old or something. Could any body else ride a bike with a phony plastic gas tank? :lol:

Caterham retro.JPG
 
speedmd said:
We are in a era of many synthetic images.
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Do any of these bikes exist beyond the virtual world ?
At most i would expect a display model might be produced, but is there any market at all outside advertising studio sets for this extreme "mechanical art "..?
I just wish some of these companies would focus their resources on producing something useful ! :roll:
 
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