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New electric bike can take 100 pounds of products
By Heather Kelly , CNN
There is much that can fit into one of these beautiful baskets that are on a bike in common : a small bag of food , flowers baguette, and maybe a puppy.
But the new bikes goods 2X4 NTS works built to transport up to 100 pounds of cargo , and with the help of electric motors assistance , and go as fast as 20 miles per hour.
Bike, a cross between a bicycle and a motorcycle and a beast of burden , is to create a California motorcycle designer Neal Saiki . He said he expected $ 4,800 2X4 fishing with ordinary people doing errands as well as companies that offer packages , boxes , pizza , fruit and other goods in urban areas.
Riders adventurer has been used all over the world in the humble bicycle to transport goods more than 100 years . Pregnancy balances the small or large family on two wheels creative , and often change the design to accommodate bicycles large qualitative goods .
These " goods " or bicycles " , " still in use in many places where there are still expensive cars and gas too , or where the roads are too small or crowded bike is a more efficient way of getting around . They are especially popular in Europe, where he added that some manufacturers of electric motors for stimulating capacity Bicycle assignment "and help pilots on the hills .
In spite of these bikes to do the job , and is very popular with the postal services and small businesses that rely on domestic shipments , Saiki see the possibilities for improvement.
, " And the cycling goods in the market are just horrible for a walk, lousy in the business ," said Saiki . " I had to find a new way to steer the bike goods. "
NTS claim to work on the bike drive belt requires no lubrication and reducing maintenance .
Saiki , a former aerospace engineer , working with cycling for more than 20 years. In 2005 , the company started at zero electric bikes motorcycle. For his latest startup and NTS of Works , decided to focus on improving the technology of a conventional bicycle .
I spent the last three years , 67 £ aluminum hardware design so bike as usual . Using computer simulations , the team determined early that the best place to put the goods is above the front wheel . Unfortunately, that makes it difficult to treat , so 2X4 is designed so that the driver gets to the front wheels through a hub.
Although the 2X4 electric bike is not for the lazy . Accelerator . Sensor detects when you 're pedaling , and only then it would be a kick in one of the three power levels of up to 20 miles per hour - an impressive speed bicycle goods , but not impossible for bicycles on the traditional methods .
" It requires you to put some light on it, which is a perfect workout , but have not been exhausted , " Saiki said . " I think if you really do not want to pedal, you should purchase only electric motorcycle ."
The biggest advantage for electric bike helps more than a car or motorcycle in terms of cost, according to Saiki . In 4800 , the 2X4 is not cheap, but for $ 30 in the electricity sector that can ride a bike up to 10,000 kilometers. And a full charge will take the bike about 30 miles , so we recommend online Saiki every night. Battery is unique in that the mechanics to come and repair and restoration of individual cells rather than having to be replaced completely.
There are other costs and labor savings for companies. A car , even a motorcycle or scooter, requires insurance , driver's license and registration. Most people already know how to ride a bike, and the responsibility of a bicycle is much smaller than fully motorized transport .
"When you add up all these costs , compared with a gas car , and the truth is that there is a significant cost savings ," said Saiki .
Saiki has a goal of 25 % of the company's profits in cycling and charitable organizations, humanitarian aid, and distribution of cargo bikes to developing countries where it can have an impact on people's lives day after day.
NTS Works will launch a Kickstarter campaign for the bike in the coming weeks , and Saiki is expected to start selling in the U.S. and Europe early next year .