the wheel that wants to spare your thighs

January 17, 2020

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Three American engineers invented an electric bicycle wheel, capable of getting you where you want to go without much effort.

Switch from a standard bike to an electric bike in a few minutes, this is the challenge taken up by a trio of engineers from Boston, designers of GeoOrbital, an electric wheel that fits most bikes. Available in two sizes, just place it in place of the front wheel of your standard bike to get great help during your bike trips.

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Thanks to his 500W on-board motor, GeoOrbital is able to reach a maximum speed of 32 km / h over a distance of up to up to 80 km on level surface. The 36V lithium battery is recharged in part thanks to the cyclist's pedal strokes and the use of his brakes. Otherwise, allow four hours to fully charge this transportable battery which can also serve as a power bank for your various devices (smartphone, tablet), thanks to the USB port.

GeoOrbital: a Kickstarter success

A project that has garnered real success on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, by accumulating more than $ 240,000 pledge, out of the $ 75,000 initially targeted. The first deliveries of this 9 kilo electric wheel are scheduled for November 2020. The sale price is currently fixed 650 dollars, before having to climb to $ 950 after the end of its crowdfunding campaign.

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