Flykly, Roola, Electron, Zehus, Copenhagen all in 1 ewheels

EldRick said:
"36v, claims 30mile range" - the usual BS.

That's 20 miles of pedal-only range, and 10 using the motor. Back here in reality, 325wH of battery is not going to be taking you 30 miles, unless it's all downhill.
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Not BS. Let me prove it.

I had similar thoughts about the BS in this. They hyperbole is impressive. But my bike will do 29 miles at 23mph on the 430 watt hours the FlyKly has, so its not that unreasonable (I do pedal a lot with the motor).

Here is what I have:
a Q100 with 360 watt hours (36V10AH)
Cost: $400
Speed: 20mph (before pedaling (23mph with pedaling))
Weigh of Kit: 11lbs
Range MTB: 24miles
Range road bike: 32miles

Note: FlyKly has 432 watt hours (36V12AH)
So, in theory the numbers are not too far off from what I have. Its just hard to take it seriously with all of the fantastic claims they make.

(here is a little more technical detail of FlyKly:
http://electricbikereport.com/flykly-smart-wheel-easily-convert-your-bike-to-electric-video/ )
 
As far as i understand electric hubs (newbie here), since this thing can regenerate battery power, does this implies that the hub is DD...meaning that if the battery drop down empty, it makes it difficult to pedal....considering this, the "only one gear thing" makes this bike kind of useless without power in the battery...no ? Also the fact that you have to bring your bike upstairs is a pretty negative point....well maybe not for everyone, but here in Montréal, it s not the way to go for let's say 50% of the cyclist population....guess..

Please lighten the french newb 8)

Thanks
 
the drag caused by the motor is very low, almost insignificant
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thanks, i was under the impression that the drag was more important...

so basically, it's quite a good project...not for moutain bike monsters purpose of course...but for regular joe, this is quite something...anyway, the real test will say the rest
 
https://www.facebook.com/copenhagenwheel
http://www.boston.com/business/innovation/blogs/inside-the-hive/2013/10/21/superpedestrian-raises-commercialize-the-copenhagen-wheel-which-turns-bikes-into-hybrid-bikes/Y6VVUkUCzEpSth3htau8jI/blog.html
http://www.superpedestrian.com/#register


Need a bike that can flatten hills and shrink distances? A Boston company called Superpedestrian claims it will soon be able to deliver on that promise, thanks to something called the “Copenhagen wheel” and a $2.1 million funding round announced Monday.
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$1000
http://www.electronwheel.com/
http://electricbikereport.com/electron-wheel-videos/
http://www.currietech.com/electron-wheel/
http://www.belonengineering.com/ebike.html

250W DC Brush Planetary Geared Hub Motor
Li-ion Cells, Advanced BMS, 24V10Ah 240Wh
16-22 mile range
18mph top speed
19.4 lbs

[youtube]mVD8I50rzfM[/youtube]

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flykly/flykly-smart-wheel

Maybe this is the wrong place to post this.

A friend sent this to me.

This is a start-up was so freaking cool. I almost want to have a comfort bike and swap out the rear wheel for this thing.

It's an electric motor/battery/controller all localized in one rear hub-wheel. You control it with your smart phone, and it seems to have a built in silent alarm that texts you when your bike starts moving.

I'm curious what the community thinks about this? I'm also curious about what the community would think about modding it? What about repairs?

Love to hear the comments
 
One more for the list of "batteries inside the hub-wheel", the Zehus.

http://www.zehus.it/?lang=en
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^ good find,
its like suddenly everyone is coming out with one...

zehus bike+
from their site,

Bike+ is able to automatically provide assistance and to recover energy, such in a way that will never be necessary to recharge it.
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http://www.gizmag.com/bike-light-hybrid-system/29339/

ZeHus looked to lighter hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius for inspiration, creating an e-bike system that doesn't need to be plugged in.
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sk8norcal said:
$1000
http://www.electronwheel.com/
http://electricbikereport.com/electron-wheel-videos/
http://www.currietech.com/electron-wheel/
http://www.belonengineering.com/ebike.html

250W DC Brush Planetary Geared Hub Motor
Li-ion Cells, Advanced BMS, 24V10Ah 240Wh
16-22 mile range
18mph top speed
19.4 lbs

[youtube]mVD8I50rzfM[/youtube]

[youtube]I3bEOuIOOIE[/youtube]
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a almost 20lbs front wheel. U needa have some muscles to steer the handlebars
 
taking preorders for $699
http://www.superpedestrian.com

350w
48v
20mph max
claims up to 31 mile range
13 lbs

[youtube]S10GMfG2NMY[/youtube]

sk8norcal said:
https://www.facebook.com/copenhagenwheel
http://www.boston.com/business/innovation/blogs/inside-the-hive/2013/10/21/superpedestrian-raises-commercialize-the-copenhagen-wheel-which-turns-bikes-into-hybrid-bikes/Y6VVUkUCzEpSth3htau8jI/blog.html
http://www.superpedestrian.com/#register


Need a bike that can flatten hills and shrink distances? A Boston company called Superpedestrian claims it will soon be able to deliver on that promise, thanks to something called the “Copenhagen wheel” and a $2.1 million funding round announced Monday.
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These things stick out so much that my ebike is going to be somewhat stealth in comparison. One quick look and giant red or white pancake things will be identified instantly.

I also have a weird feeling that these things will be the 'Kleenex' of ebikes. Meaning the masses will call all ebikes "Copenhagens" or "Flyklys" or something. Similar to the way that a large population (mostly iOS users) believe that 'Droid' is the correct term for an Android phone. :roll:
 
dbRevO, RevO wheel, same as Roola or Rool'in
http://www.ezprobike.com/DBRevo/
http://www.revowheel.co.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylTQscrfeN0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Aa8Yqfp6xc

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flykly vs copenhagen
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/16/two-startups-two-very-similar-bicycle-wheels/U56NBsTbSBPp2vE5ML3s5N/story.html
 
Many cyclists I talk to are happy without a motor, but do feel it would help with headwinds as route choice can't combat that much. Such a wheel would easily convert their expensive bikes for the windy season, presuming they could adapt their drop-outs.

I think 30 miles would be easy. With a sail like that in the wheel you would just tack down the street :) but that makes it unsuitable for for the windy conditions people might want them for. Give it time... It seems good now and will guide people to the real thing over time.
 
"2014 Is Shaping Up to Be a Very Innovative Year for Bicyclists". Here, from NYC (?):
http://www.urbanbikeculture.com/blog/2014-shaping-be-very-innovative-year-bicyclists

First/top of the list? The Flykly...
:)
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