RV_ Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 This one looks really nice albeit a bit expensive. But as you can see from the pic in tjhe article it stows in a small space and gets about 22 miles to a charge. Called a Qicycle it even has a multifunction gauge on the handlebar. Excerpt: "The bike is made of carbon fibre and weighs only 14.5 kg. All the parts, except the main beam and the tires, can be folded to fit into a small car's trunk. It is powered by a 250W 36V high-speed electric motor and has torque-sensing capabilities that adjusts the power on the basis of the user's pedaling and torque applied. The motor runs on 20 Panasonic lithium ion batteries with capacity of 29,000 mAh each, which last for 45 km on a single charge. The Shimano Nexus 3 speed gear hub can also adjust the resistance. Like Xiaomi's other IoT devices, the bike can be connected to a companion smartphone app, which offers GPS navigation and measures real-time fitness parameters such as the speed, mileage, distance covered and the calories burnt." For pics and links go here: http://mashable.com/2016/06/23/xiaomi-folding-electric-bicycle/#Z3becqVjnsqa RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chindog Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 $500 is pretty cheap compared to prices that electric bikes sell for here. Too bad it's not available in the US. Mike and Retha Hopkins 2014 Fleetwood Discovery 40G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 It won't be long I bet. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredin1993 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I think I would want to wait for awhile after they hit the US to see if those batteries are like the Hover Board that is catching fire. RonUS Army retired2010 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH2016 Ford F150 XLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Chinese Li-Ion batteries leave a lot to be desired. I would shy away from one as that is a CHEAP price for an electric bike. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf87 Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 This one looks really nice albeit a bit expensive. But as you can see from the pic in tjhe article it stows in a small space and gets about 22 miles to a charge. Called a Qicycle it even has a multifunction gauge on the handlebar. Excerpt: "The bike is made of carbon fibre and weighs only 14.5 kg. All the parts, except the main beam and the tires, can be folded to fit into a small car's trunk. It is powered by a 250W 36V high-speed electric motor and has torque-sensing capabilities that adjusts the power on the basis of the user's pedaling and torque applied. The motor runs on 20 Panasonic lithium ion batteries with capacity of 29,000 mAh each, which last for 45 km on a single charge. The Shimano Nexus 3 speed gear hub can also adjust the resistance. Like Xiaomi's other IoT devices, the bike can be connected to a companion smartphone app, which offers GPS navigation and measures real-time fitness parameters such as the speed, mileage, distance covered and the calories burnt." For pics and links go here: http://mashable.com/2016/06/23/xiaomi-folding-electric-bicycle/#Z3becqVjnsqa If it's affordable for regular Chinese people, most of us may jsut be able to afford it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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