Riding with no number signs, no insurance and no driving license makes things quite simple and less cumbersome. Off course I’m taking about a bicycle, but things don’t stop here, most active people own or have owned a bicycle at one time. Unfortunately, good percentages keep the bike in the garage and seldom take it out for a ride. There are many reasons offered for this situation, many of them involving weak knees, old age, brittle bones and lack of a partner to go with them. Keeping all these things in mind here is a bicycle called PedElec, It’s a human-electric hybrid bicycle that is designed for the demanding electric vehicle enthusiasts. The PedElec has surprisingly impressive performance characteristics. With a top speed of 16 to 17 mph using solely electric power, the PedElec can easily achieve speeds of around 25 mph with some pedaling from the rider. The PedElec has a lot of low end torque also, which allows for quick acceleration.
The onboard battery power allows the PedElec to travel approximately 6 to 8 miles between charges on relatively flat ground with mild rider pedal input. Hilly terrain, strong headwinds, rapid starts and less pedaling from the rider are all factors in determining how much distance the PedElec will provide between charges. It is true that a steep hill presents a formidable challenge to the over fifty crowd, taking all the fun out of bicycling. The hill must either be avoided (turn back home) or walked up at one mile per hour. This could add many hours to your bicycle trip.
Via: Econvergence
