| Aerorider: Three-Wheeled Enclosed Electric Bike |
| Friday, 25 May 2007 | ||
Yet another EcoGeek 3 wheel wonder, the Aerorider is “the ultimate single seat hybrid: sensational, comfortable, sporty and relaxing”. The Aerorider is a hybrid - human and electric powered vehicle that can achieve 45km/h (28 mph) cruise and the ability to overcome hills without breaking into a sweat. The single bucket seat supports your entire body placing you in a position to comfortably focus on pedaling. Pedaling efficiency is maximized by the “recumbent” position where you are seated with the pedals out in front. In the United States the Aerorider is considered a bicycle and can go wherever a bike is permitted. Battery range, usually the Achilles Heel in an electric vehicle, depends on how the Aerorider is used and on the terrain. The more you pedal the greater the range, slopes and frequent acceleration reduce it, so range varies between twenty and eighty kilometers. Various battery options allow the Aerorider to be tailored for your needs. The battery charger can be plugged into a standard household outlet. The more advanced batteries, which are lighter and smaller, can be removed from the vehicle. The Aerorider is currently under development in Amsterdam.
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Overheating?
written by rob , May 26, 2007
Been there done that, but wait there's m
written by kevin minney , May 26, 2007
What you are talking about is called a velomobile.
using a recumbent tricycle with or without electric power these have been around for years. Grat and fast, not necessarily sweaty. Check www.bentrideronline.com for their velomobile chats and Mary Arneson for he velomobile website, very comprehensive.
US Availability?
written by Gordon Niessen , May 29, 2007
Anyone check into what it would cost to get one to the states? Anyone what to be a dealer?
US Availability
written by MichaelPB , May 30, 2007
@kevin:
www.aeroriderusa.com - Will cost between 7 and 9.000, depending on batteries used etc. - Also check this blog of a guy who already shipped one to the US. http://readytoride.biz/?p=105
whoo
written by Ryan casale , September 28, 2008
could I buy one now? And maybe even ride it on the streets with reasonable price?
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I only pedaled it twice around the track, but when I got off, my t-shirt was drenched in sweat, there was no cooling airflow.
Granted it was smaller than the Aerorider looks, but I would have thought that ventilation would be a problem, if pedaling for more than a few minutes.