Bio-Hybrid | Fully Charged

This is a Fully Charged exclusive! Not something that has ever happened before.
We present the prototype Schaeffler Bio-Hybrid personal transport system. A pedal assist car? A four wheeled bike?
So easy to move along and just enormous fun to drive/ride. Let's hope they develop this into a fully fledged product.
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[@lM-zr5vu]

Many people would take one of these to work, we definitely need these to be promoted.

[@BoopSnoot]

These shouldn't be street legal, they represent a road hazard and impede traffic and are a huge safety risk. Anyone bringing this to work should be fired, as they clearly don't care about the other people whose travel they are impeding and don't care about safety, and so represent a risk to the company and aren't team players.

[@familieslettenhaarmarsmanbrouw]

is this e bike for 2 person

[@forestdweller3210]

This video made me so happy. I really enjoyed seeing how much fun Robert had. The roof stowing is ace too!

[@wb7370]

this grow man is having soooooo much fun,really good to see that,great video of a nice form of transportation.

[@In_time]

I love this man. I also love that he thinks the “roof” will shield him from rain ☺️

[@levihoward4470]

in time where to find these

[@glittercatstudios]

Think like an engineer: when you're moving and it's raining, it WILL.

[@fodank]

@@glittercatstudios No engineer in his right mind who has spent any time riding a motorcycle or moped in the rain is going to believe that that roof will protect him. All it will do is change the way the water hits him. Yes, it's better than nothing, but the statement is wishful thinking or misleading at the very least, your capital letters notwithstanding. The windshield is more protection than the 'roof'. It's an open air vehicle. Ride it in the rain and you're going to get soaked. Period.

[@snorttroll4379]

I hope they test the new Podbike or the Canyon future mobility concept!

[@GR-cf4qh]

That was my thought exactly. Rain frequently comes at you at an angle. So will spray from passing vehicles. It should have removable, lockable doors to protect from the weather and to protect your belongings. It should have a larger motor too, but I understand that’s not an option in much of Europe.

[@RodrigoVzq]

That roof going behind the seat is some fine engineering

[@petevr]

Rodrigo Vazquez I was wondering, why is there extra padding behind the seat, and then he put the roof down....

[@juanpablocarrillo]

I imagine you have to move the seat to the front and back depending on the length of your legs

[@kevinisawake]

agreed

[@thelabnificentmediagroup4832]

Rodrigo Vazquez right!!! I was thinking just about how clever that was!!!

[@lloid6619]

vorsprung durch technik.

[@computerjantje]

I love the looks/design of this pedal car and I have seen at least 30 different ones now on youtube

[@kcluna2171]

Just found out that the company went bankrupt. I was waiting for this product to come to the Philippines. This would've been a hit.

[@johnabbot1585]

That thing has to be put in production! You absolutely must make it available!

[@slaughterround643]

Very well done video, Rob! Love the camera angles, some of the shots your cameraman does could make anything look cool!

[@stevenlindgren3314]

Wow, lately I've been absolutely amazed with battery technology and has its come, quite amazing. Really glad and hoping to see more supporting these ideas. I recently just got a Boosted board and love it for transportation.

[@Harzeezreport]

his review. i love it. "turning circle turning circle" my new phrase

[@Helloverlord]

"Im protected from the weather" but all I see dry very top of the head- everything else will be soaked wet in mild side rain.

[@solomonjenkins9505]

yeah i was hoping that wudnt be the case but it appears so...

[@SubjectiveFunny]

easy to seal the sides with a nice tarp or something

[@solomonjenkins9505]

@@SubjectiveFunny a nice tarp? Yeah if you wanna see your mileage get cut in half, or tip the fk over when you try to make a turn in the wrong wind conditions nayyy brother, when it comes to light vehicles, really gotta know what your doing with modifications. I'm sure it could be done, don't get me wrong, but it would need to be designed. Like you can't just tape it on

[@glittercatstudios]

Not when it's raining!

[@richardgray115]

@@solomonjenkins9505 just imagine, a big tarp draped over this contraption, but a modern version, perhaps one could aspire to the Darth Vader sort of look🙂

[@gracielleocanha9441]

I just loved it!! I wish I could have one of this. It seems so easy to ride and so much fun

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

As a follow up when a production version becomes available it would be helpful to test it somewhere with hills, such as Cornwall where I live.

[@fullychargedshow]

Very good point, I hope they do go into production, if they do, I'll test it around where I live in the Cotswolds, we've got some hills, not as much as Cornwall but they are still hills.

[@stephengeraghty3368]

fullychargedshow fish hill,Broadway

[@quantumthinker3248]

i would suggest a 3 kW motor. Do you think there will be a fully electric mode without pedaling? It would be the best

[@NoProb4Rob]

I was thinking it looked like it could tip over going at speed around a corner down hill. It reminded me of the trolley my Dad made me with a raised seat. It looked really cool and more racey but tipped over more easily in the downhills/ sudden turns

[@howey935]

@@quantumthinker3248 if you have piwer thats unassisted it would need to be insured taxed etc but as long as its power assisted peddling you dont need any of that stiff as they are classed as bicycle's

[@epsospremium6088]

Very *nice vehicle for travel.* It's like a motorcycle with more comfort and less speed. Can be perfect for long range cycling trips in central Europe, where there are special cycling roads for travel !

[@waytosacramento3843]

This is not only a very valid and useful product for our cities, but also looking great! 👍🏻 Wider bike lanes and we are talking future individual transport!

[@rstevewarmorycom]

Bobby, you need to do more videos on these very light enclosed bicycles, velomobiles, two-wheeled enclosed recumbents and such. Take a look at Cedric Lynch's wonderful enlosed two-wheeler, and think at that scale. THAT IS the future. I'm not sure we will have the resources to produce our glitzy electric automobiles you're always falling for.

[@soundslave]

I love your channel Robert. You do such good work.

[@manwhocan9822]

What an awesome time to be around to see all this, amazing!

[@iramunn9611]

I really liked how the roof folded away cleanly and simply. Nice.

[@pol1250]

That roof !!! Ok that's really cool !!

[@ernstlustig6876]

Robert, you might want to have a look at the "Twike" as well! I would love to see it appear on your show. The Twike is a three-wheeled electric car developed in Switzerland and produced in Germany today. The thing about the Twike: It has pedals but is a real car (well, except for having only one wheel at the front and two of those at the back as opposed to some famous British sportscar engeneering). That allows it to have a considerable amount of power and, given its very low weight, decent speed and range plus the ability to do sports on your commute. You can cycle on the Autobahn! \^^/ Also, the Twike has been produced for more than 20 years now. On the other side, there's the price: It is shitty expensive compared to "normal" production cars due to the fact that the Twike is only produced in little numbers. But they are actually developing a new model I would love to hear something about from you and which could maybe change that. This new model won't have direct pedal-to-wheel drive but charge the battery when you pedal. Hope you were able to understand what I was trying to tell you and that I will meet the Twike in this show soon! Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus Deutschland, Ernst

[@StevieWyatt]

Look how happy he is, this looks like so much fun!

[@NinetySixLove]

This is going to be great! Especially for older people who might not exactly want to ride a bike. How fast does it go? I wasn't sure if it was all pedal action or somewhere in between like the up and coming electric bikes.

[@sentiny]

that roof, wow! It would be nice to see uphill performance.

[@videosforcatsanddogs214]

Probably quite slow with all that weight. But they are actually planning on making a fully enclosed version. Hopefully they use dual 111 NM motors from Heinzmann. They will give the most speed uphill while still being legal. The Bayk Bring S has that setup, and it is crazy strong.

[@3204clivesinclair]

Sinclair C5 flashback!!! Everything is being reinvented these days - even the EV!

[@rtesimpson]

nice one Sir Clive...

[@nitelite78]

Clive Sinclair I know right. And that product made Sinclair a bit of a laughing stock. This vehicle is restricted by the way it looks. Maybe useful for people who need mobility scooters but would benefit from the exercise that peddles give.

[@xchopp]

pedant posts: peddles? preposterous! pedals

[@rif42]

It is more like a Twizy with pedal power.

[@sigigonnsen6360]

How about the seller having to peddle this thing before the buyer can pedal it?

[@peterwilliamson4296]

A plush fully suspended ride, warmer travel due to wind screen and roof, no balance issues at stops, storage room plus a motor so no arriving all sweaty! Lets face it, the roof gives this bike huge benefits over over scooters and motor cycles too. These advantages have huge commercial potential in the area of commuting and shopping. Well done guys.

[@RobinWootton]

I understand the roof would look inadequate to a habitual car user. However I've ridden miles with wet glasses; rain running down my collar despite scarf; and eventually permeating my cagoule zip. Verily I do say - in conjunction with the blatant requirement for sensible outdoor clothing - this torso-roof will be a God-sent shelter, to the happy user of the machine. Subscribed years ago to support Mr Lewellyn, after seeing him look a bit forlorn in Carpool (which as it turns out, became a genre-defining gem that he can be proud of!) Great to see this channel taking off. I'm positive there is a market for less polluting vehicles. Living only ten miles from the city centre I don't need a car, but this cycle video caught my eye as an option for those fed up of sitting in the traffic jams that I go sailing past. There must be travelling professionals, who wish to go faster and greener, but are unable or unwilling to pedal with full exertion throughout the day.

[@whyzen2081]

They should call it the Hackney Hipster Carriage :p

[@ryamldess]

Hipsters don't use electricity, let alone motors. They only ride fixies and other ironically anachronistic modes of transport like 2-stroke scooters. I pine for the days when people still knew what 'hipster' (or any word, really) actually meant.

[@ultimateroadtrips]

Love it, tell them they have an order from me!

[@jeffreyoneill4082]

If love an e bike version of the 3 wheel bikes used in Japan for deliveries. Love the large locker they have on the back and the canopy to provide a bit of extra protection

[@ideoformsun5806]

I love this! Let's all build a community around vehicles like this! Quiet, no smelly scooter exhaust, stylish, and not so far to fall to the ground if you get into trouble. More visible than a bike, so cars see it. I like the removable battery: have a fully charged spare at all times. Go to work and not get sweaty. Get sunshine and fresh air, and get there quickly. Too big to easily steal. Fit into small parking spots. My disabled adult son could ride this safely, and join me on my bike rides, and get a little exercise. Put Solar on the roof!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

This is so COOOOOOOL!!! I love the fun this guy is having!!🤓

[@fredrickeichmann5894]

This is the most amazing possibility I've seen in recent years that excites me to the point I want one for myself! Wow double Wow

[@talkinglukashenko4303]

BUT it is one of the most pointless things ever. It doesn't even have cargo area!

[@signalfire6]

@@talkinglukashenko4303 Look again - there's a platform in the back and it'd be dead easy to add a box for enclosed storage.

[@talkinglukashenko4303]

@@signalfire6 yea only a backpack

[@silvajunior6197]

Very good indeed this quad, I'm absolutely sure that if I had one of these would help me a lot to exercise and help me get around because I find myself with depression fibromyalgia and hernias of disc, and from what I saw in the video would bring me exclusive results. , shame that I find myself unemployed and without any kind of income to earn a little money, but I propose to do tests and spread the brand of this product here in my country, of course I had to have one of these, for sure. People would be very interested in this vehicle so well built and increasingly useful in urban centers for mobility, without noise without pollution, simply PERFECT.

[@iamjvmac]

I'd definitely buy one! That's one beautiful engineering!

[@HenriqueVefagoSC]

I think that is a Hybrid between Renault Twizy and a Bike.

[@danielchais4603]

Henrique Vefago It's also between a humvee and a toy wagon.

[@michaelbarry9038]

The roof doesn't look very protective but you add a couple of expansions to the pivot system

[@tanyalake9152]

He had me cracking up when he was doing turns, and also going over the speed-bumps.

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

Righteeeeooo! Excellent layout glad you’re having fun

[@tanbirnr2389]

Cool Bycycle Car...we need this type of cars more across the globe...

[@PhantomTD]

Regen braking and a small solar roof, that would be great!

[@rollerskates1300]

And make it extremely expensive. This e-quad would probably cost £4000 to about £6000. There are bicycles that sell for over £8000 at the moment. Take a look at La Pierre bikes.. The prices are ott.. Greyp G12S are well over £5,000 & are illegal in England. As England is governed by Muppets..

[@lucianoguerra9013]

Thank You Loader. They add a proper seat. Better than some others. That is a brilliant place for the roof. Good job. Maybe they can add a self recharge so as you paddle it recharge itself.

[@jaysong9843]

I love this idea, brilliant! I want to ride it in Amsterdam!

[@lisear2926]

Now all we need is side by side seating so we can enjoy with a friend ☺️

[@MayureshKadu]

Looks really enjoyable! Loved how you were loving it .. But jealous though :-D

[@nickygreenfingers]

Fantastic, I hope our roads will be full of these

[@bhalchandrapadwal4868]

Good job, keep up the good work. This project got our interest.

[@interspeciesfamily8043]

Oh so in-love with this chap's 'NESS. JUST adORABLe

[@LanceJCozad]

Robert, sir, you are the most adorable when you're happy. P.S. I want a blue one.

[@videosforcatsanddogs214]

In America 4 wheels are not allowed, so the best alternative to this would be the IRIS e-Trike. It also has up to a 1000W motor and a more aerodynamic design.

[@lav1daloca]

I like this. I think in the back there is no need to have two wheels one is sufficient for such an ebike hybrid type. The roof should have side rolling screens available when needed during rain or wind.

[@gerritscharke4109]

Now we have April 2019. Is it for sale or was it a prototype?

[@alexbeardmore3588]

Love it. But how did you go through and make that whole video without mentioning the Sinclair C5?!

[@fullychargedshow]

I was tempted but it seemed such a cheap gag. Having had to ride a Sinclair C5 around trendy Notting Hill for a TV show years back, the deep humiliation has left psychological scars that may never heal. It was such a rubbish machine it's hard to recover. I didn't want to lower the tone :-)

[@hanniffydinn6019]

fullychargedshow it way way ahead of its time Clive Sinclair had the right idea !

[@spiritusinfinitus]

Quite right too! I had a go in a C5 when they were a very brief "thing" - it was a flimsy deathtrap with very delicate construction and incredibly poor handling. The Schaeffler in this video looks 1000x more sturdy and safer, built with quality components and seems very easy to ride, by comparison.

[@bogdanpetcu5247]

This vehicle is great. It's the comfortable version of the bike. We should all use these kind of vehicles in the cities. Especially if you take in consideration that most cars have only one man inside in the city.

[@martythemartian99]

Almost 2019 and still waiting :(

[@illustrious1]

This would be perfect in the Cayman Islands.

[@jazomir]

This is the most exciting electric assisted vehicle about which I have thought 'I want one of these.' And it's well made, too boot - it must go into production!

[@HonestSaxSound-unEdited-]

Great combination! wonderful invent!

[@mbirth]

So THIS is what a Twizy looks with all covers removed… I found an article where they say the price will be "like upper-class pedelecs, so between 5000 and 7000 Euros.". You can get a Twizy for that!

[@marinoint]

Please make a fully enclosed version of this, so the rider can be protected from rain/cold. As long as the price is not too high, I guarantee it's going to sell.

[@peterwilliamson4296]

A fabulous ride with clear advantages over a roofless 2 wheeler. Bring them on!

[@mansoorvlog6081]

Great peace of work. I really like this.

[@alishanmao]

nice, I want one :D

[@videosforcatsanddogs214]

Now you can finally order it on their website! "only" €9500...

[@radoslaw0]

oh... nice

[@walterjaden2980]

instablaster...

[@lancelotxavier9084]

"Last mile" That is NOT the last smile vehicle. Cant exactly take that in a bus or subway.

[@emmanouilachladiotis5272]

That's what I thought. Electric scooter you can even if some drivers try to moan when they see you with it

[@snowballeffect7812]

Is that a challenge?

[@bertrambracher2668]

Of course that is a last mile devices - may be you need a ramp for your pickup truck too

[@windycityl]

It was bloody great you showing us a brilliant piece Oak machinery I like the way the roof comes off very brilliant again you guys love to use as brilliant and bloody a lot lol. Far out man he he.

[@Marie579]

Not often I use this word for concept electric vehicles but.....AWESOME the pivoting roof idea mind blowing your simple but the best ideas are.!! Great video.

[@yangtse55]

That will be my "mobility scooter" when I'm 80 onwards.

[@parahjapheth7920]

yangtse55 😁😀

[@Barnaclebeard]

"That's all we have time for..." ...wait, what? How's that work? Did you run out of Internet??

[@flyboymike111357]

The last mile. IIRC that's when most car accidents occur in the US, and we have a staggering amount of traffic fatalities in America. Something like this would be an amazing way to save lives and raise the quality of life for the average person.

[@hojbota-ptv]

I'm building a tryke myself, mine has tilting capability and a cabin for added aero, safety and weather protection. I post on my channel whenever i make some progress on the project for those who want to check it.

[@hectoralanis6558]

Well done, efficiency + fuel /noise reduction + excercize + space reduction .cost. saving..etc

[@apkungen89]

capacity of the battery? power of the motor? where is the motor located? top speed of the motor? top speed that you managed to pedal it up to?

[@The81ubb]

Filip Bjurling speed is 25kmh i think

[@theborduurie5075]

Yeah, good questions who aren't answered. Even if they looked at the velomobiles of these days. They shouldn't have made something like this.

[@gerard-raymondfrechette5031]

Ronn Ius

[@madalarajesh6509]

Ronn Ius a

[@markp8295]

The81ubb Not legal in most of Europe if it does go to 25kph. Unless you register and insure it.

[@truetech4158]

Upgrade kit includes folding fins that appear out of the wheels themselves. A completely seal electrical system, and a foam core construction making the cabin area waterproof, and able to drive into the water and become a pedalboat. (only 500 dollars extra)

[@shawnmcintyreworshiptonic5423]

I CANT WAIT TO HAVE ONE OF THIS

[@CharliesShed]

Yep. You look like a right Schaeffler in that.

[@fullychargedshow]

I can look like a right Schaeffler in anything. :-)

[@BlameItOnGreg]

The biggest issue with this type of vehicle is that it doesn't really fit into existing infrastructure; not particularly safe or societally acceptable on the road, but too big for the vast majority of bike lanes and paths, and definitely not pedestrian area acceptable. These will really only fit in in small communities, like the type of places that you currently have people going around in golf cart type vehicles.

[@bhtooefr]

It's actually not really any wider than the space that needs to be allocated for a conventional bicycle, though - the rider's arms (and panniers if present) stick out pretty far, and the space required for balancing increases width even more. This doesn't need to maneuver for balancing, and the spec sheet says it's 850 mm, which is narrower than my recumbent tricycle (at 864).

[@desijrichert]

"...really only fit in in small......" HA HA HA!!! Try instead "...really only work in small...". and drop the comma.

[@xtafpfhr5491]

and no place for groceries. kinda pointless then. also, how to prevent it being stolen? if someone can't afford a car and wants something cheaper they certainly can't afford to spend 5k on a glorified bike that could easily get stolen and with no place to put cargo. might as well take a bus if you're going to have transportation without cargo space.

[@mikescarborough9196]

I still want one, but you're totally right.

[@brotheralec8998]

BlameItOnGreg legally speaking it is a bicycle...your opinion of its acceptability or where it can go is pointless...

[@BEASTIE136]

Side doors, 60mph max speed, bit thicker tires, performance brakes, you got the perfect quadricycle.

[@wilmhit]

i would love to see more city prepared version of this with blinkers and car-like remote.

[@MedEighty]

That sliding roof is cool, but I don't think it will keep much rain off of you.

[@edwardjr1562]

Attach side panals made from water proof material. Something like they use for tents.

[@goddessshepherd9084]

hearing him giggle like a little school girl made my day

[@lasuperchica59]

I had more fun watching him than the vehicle, and the vehicle is awesome!

[@trish_tha_dish]

It's basically an imitation of the American ELF 3-wheel. It provides a whole cab, a back seat, and a trunk for packages.

[@alphalobster8021]

Hmmm, kind of all the disadvantages of cycling (save the roof...a bit) without the major advantage (narrow, highly manoeuvrable and traffic navigable).

[@10aDowningStreet]

It's basically an ebike that can't cut through traffic, but still an interesting concept vehicle.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Well, if you could mount a bull bar, you could cut through traffic on a bike path at least (or pedestrians).

[@alphalobster8021]

Ronald de Rooij I like the cut of your jib Sir!

[@CesarRodriguez-oy5vr]

I think the idea with these products is that everyone uses it, cars would dissapear and cities would get crowded with these eco solutions

[@RinoaL]

0:25 i think "schaeffler" is pronounced with a "e" sound like in "chef" rather than "shaft".

[@marceloaguiar76]

I just dropped my jaw when you removed the roof!!! :O

[@lkindler36]

Hilarious! I love 💘 this review! I want one. I hate that its only experimental. His face was a classic he was like an excited kid! Awesome!

[@peter8488]

It will never be for sale, these products always get showcased, but always fizzles away, the problem, they make these things so complicated, so expensive, that the cost of the bike cannot be mass produced, it becomes a novelty item for a few rich folk.

[@schregen]

You ever heard of concept cars? No? Okay, I don't have the time to explain this. Maybe look it up. 🍄

[@patrickmckowen2999]

JS - that came across as a little harsh. I think too much money is spent by tax payer subsidized manufacturers doing concepts where very little from them come to fruition. And when we see a good common sense ideas they never come out,,,why...because it is just 0.2% under their profit margin cut off? Maybe a little more "politeness" on your part. I looked that one up for you since your busy (behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people). Lets try and make this forum a better, not a bitter, place. I wish you nothing but the best to come. Cheers, Patrick

[@timmak7716]

Send one sample to the Chinese, they show you the lowest cost of it.........

[@emanuelpollak1440]

I agree, the way it is.

[@christianscheidt57]

It will be for sale ;) At the end of the year, the first customers will get there bikes. www.autozukunft.de/mobilitaet/schaeffler-bringt-bio-hybrid-in-serie/3581/

[@bikebudha01]

"I'm protected from the elements"... Ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@GPBraaten]

Congratulations in getting the scoop.

[@eunlawon5290]

Apparently, a very easy ride n comfortable ride as well . Love to own one

[@thespector8587]

I don't see why this would be better than an electric bike? A Renault Tizzy would be a better option.

[@superdau]

It looks like you can transport a beer crate on the back. So it wins in that regard against an e-bike ;)

[@rif42]

It is a pedal powered Twizy.

[@danielchais4603]

Tony Edgecombe If the bear is into consuming, you differently don't want to fall off.

[@wric01]

Problem is theft everywhere, it's a expensive target.

[@elizabeth7yanthung97]

Genuis roof unshutter that was awesome amazing.

[@zionwood6157]

this is absolutely giddy riding this thing its adorable

[@Kallenator1988]

What market does these fit into? The vehicle seems to suffer the same issues as velomobiles where they are simply too expensive and too impractical, the latter heavily imposed by the lack of infrastructure not the product itself(these are very much improved in terms of visibility and steering), although I am not sure if the Dutch or the Danes would welcome such a vehicle on their sublime bike lanes. Thoughts, am I dead wrong or just unjustly sceptical? Would love to try one out though!

[@fullychargedshow]

I think this may be the issue for the mass acceptance for this machine. There are certainly niches for it, like the Renault Twizzy which is now ubiquitous in South of France hourly rental fun machines.

[@bhtooefr]

It's only 850 mm wide, that's pretty similar to a bicycle with rider, especially if there's panniers. I ride a recumbent tricycle (in the US, though) that's 864 mm wide, and don't have many problems on bicycle infrastructure. Occasionally I have to dip a wheel off the edge of the trail to get around someone, but that's not that common.

[@stevestruthers6180]

The Dutch might accept vehicles like this, as there is a Dutch company working on developing a very similar product and as the Sinclair C5 is legal for use on Dutch bicycle paths.

[@scottrc5776]

Im being honest here, that roof dosen't look like it will do much at all in the rain

[@atenrok]

Scott RC it works well against the leaves tho

[@scottrc5776]

Very true. It is an outstanding feature of this bicycle

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Until you realize there's no window wiper.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

+Pracownia Maciej Długosz That's actually a good point, still, gonna be hard to look out that window once there's raindrops all over it. :D Either way, not a terribly good design.

[@robneff7084]

The windscreen is at a 45', so if you go fast enough, the rain will slide off. This has more weather protection than the BMW C1, not sure why you guys are so grumpy.

[@AseanLife]

I like this one. It must be very easy to ride and control.

[@trs4u]

That is a beautiful piece of work, both the car and your apparent joy while riding it. I would definitely consider getting one like this if I needed assisted mobility. That central Wall-E gag hurt people so deep inside it made them want ever larger more powerful assisted mobility so they can pretend it isn't true. I'm 'pensionable age' (can't afford to retire!) but can still ride long distances under my own power with up to 30kg of gear with me. I think a lot of people could, if perhaps the first time they try it might hurt them. The problem with all the other options is that the roads are already full of the worst option of all. I don't know how we solve that problem. Maybe Wales will do it?! 4:24 I think I could beat you on that bicycle too, but 'like a dad' I wouldn't call that a "proper bicycle".

[@paulgracey4697]

Like most road legal Pedelec type vehicles, it has a speed limit to its assist. That is why the "proper" cyclist left him in the lurch. I had a bicycle that worked that way. one of the first ever made in the USA, It had to have special legislation pushed through, and here that speed limit was 20 mph. Well I also have a fully faired recumbent bike (some weather resistance included) which goes just as easily at 20 mph as a standard push bike does at 14mph without a motor assist. With that bike I could have taken that cyclist fairly easily up to about 28mph when I was younger. Now I would need a hot-rodded assist system to do it, but the aerodynamics of the fairing do let it coast for very long stretches once pedaling stops, whereas that four wheeler would slow rather immediately. Nice work though.

[@xchopp]

Yes, road bikes and bents ftw! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3WriZZ4ZdqaaNU What bent do you have?

[@ivecodavey]

pedelec = moped ???

[@mwbgaming28]

i dont even know why these laws exist in the first place, even i with crap fitness can pedal a bike faster than 25kph (not for long though) why cant i save myself the BS and just use an electric motor to do it for me, i cant afford vehicle registration and insurance anyway, so they are not losing money from me doing that, 200w couldn't push a fart, need at least 500w to get any sort of useful power and you need at least 1000w if you want to go up any sort of hill without slowing down to a crawl

[@mw8653]

Always fancied a recumbent but they look a little difficult to get off the line especially up an incline, an electric assist motor would make them much more useable on the road, this vehical is using a Nuvinchi hub with the electric shift system. I built an ebike using it, and it works very smoothly no clunky changes as can happen with derailuer type gears x