New Motorised Bike Wheel
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MGDriver
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I was reading an engineering trade publication at my desk this morning and I came across this article about a retro-fit motorised rear wheel for road and commuter bikes.
http://www.superpedestrian.com
http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-features/technology/the-role-of-technology-in-urban-transport/59492/
It uses a motor inside the rear hub to assist with pedaling, but also uses GPS to self-adjust the amount of assistance required depending upon the topography.
It might be a gimmick that we never hear of again, but if it gets people out on their bikes a bit more then it cannot be a totally bad thing.
http://www.superpedestrian.com
http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-features/technology/the-role-of-technology-in-urban-transport/59492/
It uses a motor inside the rear hub to assist with pedaling, but also uses GPS to self-adjust the amount of assistance required depending upon the topography.
It might be a gimmick that we never hear of again, but if it gets people out on their bikes a bit more then it cannot be a totally bad thing.
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