Velomobile-like slim e-bike by electrom
Electrom releases an upgraded slim e-bike that still resembles a velomobile and comes with a movable top and a spacious locker at the back. Designed to travel long distances, the single-seater vehicle has a built-in cowling, or a body cover, that lifts up and down and keeps the biker’s legs protected from the weather conditions. It is made from polycarbonate, which is a robust and flexible plastic that bends instead of breaking in case of accidents. The cowling can also improve aerodynamics, allowing Electrom’s slim e-bike to cut through air more efficiently.
This part also protects the rider when it rains, but for full coverage, they may need to provide their own jacket and helmet (and even a full-body tarpaulin to wrap it around the e-bike as they cruise). The ride has a swing-away front fairing as well as a center stand to help the rider get on and off easily. For Electrom’s slim e-bike, there are no gears to shift. There’s only a throttle and a series of brakes and turn signals, avoiding complications during riding. Since the ride is considered a legal e-bike, riders can use it on bike lanes, sidewalk parking, and even through traffics.
all images courtesy of Electrom
generator chain drive gives a speed boost
Even if Electrom’s slim e-bike resembles a velomobile, it still only has two wheels instead of a typical three- or four-wheeled bike. The tires, wheels, and suspension system are made to handle rough surfaces, and if someone needs even more distance or speed, they can add extra batteries. A feature that the design team wants to highlight is the generator chain drive, which means that the rider doesn’t need to pedal, but if they want to, this chain drive gives the e-bike a boost. When they pedal, the energy is sent in two directions: some goes to the rear wheel, while some is used to generate electricity. Since Electrom’s slim e-bike is built for long-distance travel, riders can use it for up to 200 kilometers on a single charge, which is also enough for multiple city commutes.
For those who need to carry items, there’s an optional locker box that sits behind the rider. It can hold up to over 100 liters of cargo and is waterproof, which the company says makes it ideal for shopping bags and deliveries, even during rainy days. For Electrom’s slim e-bike, the design team uses as many standard bicycle parts as possible. They say it’s easier then to find and replace the broken parts of the ride. The aluminum frame is custom-made at Electrom’s workshop in Canada, as are the carbon fiber and polycarbonate panels used in the body. The e-bike’s colors are added using automotive vinyl wraps, so owners can change the designs without needing to paint it.
the kicktstand is just behind the front wheel, positioned in the middle
the Electrom slim e-bike comes with a movable dome
the top also protects the rider when it rains or it is too sunny
detailed view of the two-wheeler
riders can use their cloth for full coverage
the two-wheeler has no gears to shift
project info:
company: Electrom | @electrom_lev
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