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.
Of the dozens of single passenger electrics I've seen, I think this takes the top spot. It's rare in that it looks sleek rather than quirky. Very minimalist. That roof mechanism is genius. And there's something about the wheel size and design. Think I'm gonna note this as one to watch
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
A lifetime ago I studied engineering. Something ignored but hugely important in transport is a ratio. Live load (The Human) to dead load (The vehicle). The single person in a Hummer would be a terrible ratio 80Kg / 2900Kg = 0.028. A person on an electric bicycle would be a fantastic ratio 80Kg / 25Kg = 3.2. It uses energy to move weight. Traveling to work alone in your Hummer is moving the same weight as 28 people going to work on electric bicycles!!!!
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!
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.
@@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
@@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🙂
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
@@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
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!
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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..
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.
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.
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
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/
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.
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.
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.
Hmmm, kind of all the disadvantages of cycling (save the roof...a bit) without the major advantage (narrow, highly manoeuvrable and traffic navigable).
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!
+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.
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.
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.
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)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 :-)
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.
This is a great spec machine for commuting. People have to realise the sides are open for ease of entry, weight reduction and cross wind management. Covered e bikes like this one have night and day advantages over 2 wheel e bikes in bad weather because of the roof which will keep most of the rain off the rider and also because of the sheer comfort. Ive owned Quest and Rotovelio trikes (both with roofs). This bike is probably slower than my machines were. E assist motors can limit top speed potential but they make great sense for commuting where a sweat free ride to work is required. This bikes advantage over faster low slung velomobiles is it is higher and thus more visible plus its much easier to get in and out of. You get praise and crowds of viewers whenever you stop so thoughts of bad vibes from the public are not a reality. Covered high visibility e assist bikes like this one for commuting will be a growth market especially as car free bike paths are on the increase. My old website is "Planet pride in the south pacific" if you are curious re my experience. Thanks
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.
It could actually be decent. But it depends a lot on the motors. There are giant differences between 250 W "nominal" motors. The ones from Heinzmann are the most powerfull and will give the most speed uphill.
Adelaide,South Australia is the perfect city for bicycles, when not affected by COVID 19 the city is the annual host to the TOUR DOWN UNDER. That makes this the perfect city to release the Bio Hybrid in. As a once professional driver TAXIS, HIRE CARS and BUSES, I m left in the dark since I had a stroke going on nine years ago, leaving me without a licence. The Bio Hybrid would open many doors for me, including potential employment. I need one of them, and I need it now, BEST WISHES Craig. “HAWKEYE” Hawkins.
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.
My worry is - they are so expensive that once I arrive at my destination I'm gonna be to scared to leave it parked up in case someone makes off with it!!!
Its really nice to see such kind of inventions in personal transportation sector. Even i agree that such cars does not seem acceptable bla bla... but this will be critisizing point itself. Why people dont accept such new things? There are many many concepts like this but the challenge is, people who want to buy it, cant reach the product and buy or they are so expensive and then give up to buy it. But in upcoming times, it gets more important to have Zero Emission, parking problem, crowded roads, taxes, gasoline prices etc. Thus redirect us to buy such kind of cars in 10 years, these are the prior models to show the trends. I want to design a such kind of trike or car which will be fully new and will have unique features on it.
Many people would take one of these to work, we definitely need these to be promoted.
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.
is this e bike for 2 person
@@BoopSnootSo you're anti bicycle?
This video made me so happy. I really enjoyed seeing how much fun Robert had. The roof stowing is ace too!
That thing has to be put in production! You absolutely must make it available!
Of the dozens of single passenger electrics I've seen, I think this takes the top spot. It's rare in that it looks sleek rather than quirky. Very minimalist. That roof mechanism is genius. And there's something about the wheel size and design. Think I'm gonna note this as one to watch
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.
That roof going behind the seat is some fine engineering
Rodrigo Vazquez I was wondering, why is there extra padding behind the seat, and then he put the roof down....
I imagine you have to move the seat to the front and back depending on the length of your legs
agreed
Rodrigo Vazquez right!!! I was thinking just about how clever that was!!!
vorsprung durch technik.
I love the looks/design of this pedal car and I have seen at least 30 different ones
now on youtube
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.
I love this man.
I also love that he thinks the “roof” will shield him from rain ☺️
in time where to find these
Think like an engineer: when you're moving and it's raining, it WILL.
@@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.
I hope they test the new Podbike or the Canyon future mobility concept!
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.
this grow man is having soooooo much fun,really good to see that,great video of a nice form of transportation.
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.
A lifetime ago I studied engineering. Something ignored but hugely important in transport is a ratio. Live load (The Human) to dead load (The vehicle). The single person in a Hummer would be a terrible ratio 80Kg / 2900Kg = 0.028. A person on an electric bicycle would be a fantastic ratio 80Kg / 25Kg = 3.2. It uses energy to move weight. Traveling to work alone in your Hummer is moving the same weight as 28 people going to work on electric bicycles!!!!
I just loved it!! I wish I could have one of this. It seems so easy to ride and so much fun
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!
I like this car very much. it's a pity that such a project did not develop.
Very well done video, Rob! Love the camera angles, some of the shots your cameraman does could make anything look cool!
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.
"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.
yeah i was hoping that wudnt be the case but it appears so...
easy to seal the sides with a nice tarp or something
@@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
Not when it's raining!
@@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🙂
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.
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.
his review. i love it. "turning circle turning circle" my new phrase
Sinclair C5 flashback!!! Everything is being reinvented these days - even the EV!
nice one Sir Clive...
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.
pedant posts: peddles? preposterous! pedals
It is more like a Twizy with pedal power.
How about the seller having to peddle this thing before the buyer can pedal it?
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
Velomobiles can possibly sell if they protect from weather elements.
Look how happy he is, this looks like so much fun!
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.
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.
fullychargedshow fish hill,Broadway
i would suggest a 3 kW motor. Do you think there will be a fully electric mode without pedaling? It would be the best
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
@@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
That roof !!! Ok that's really cool !!
I love your channel Robert. You do such good work.
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!
What an awesome time to be around to see all this, amazing!
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 !
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
BUT it is one of the most pointless things ever. It doesn't even have cargo area!
@@talkinglukashenko4303 Look again - there's a platform in the back and it'd be dead easy to add a box for enclosed storage.
@@signalfire6 yea only a backpack
that roof, wow!
It would be nice to see uphill performance.
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.
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.
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.
I'd definitely buy one! That's one beautiful engineering!
They should call it the Hackney Hipster Carriage :p
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.
Cool Bycycle Car...we need this type of cars more across the globe...
I really liked how the roof folded away cleanly and simply. Nice.
Your child like enthusiasm is infectious, Bobby Lew. Love the facials and body language, you could have an aspiring career "treading the boards"!
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.
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).
"...really only fit in in small......" HA HA HA!!! Try instead "...really only work in small...". and drop the comma.
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.
I still want one, but you're totally right.
BlameItOnGreg legally speaking it is a bicycle...your opinion of its acceptability or where it can go is pointless...
The roof doesn't look very protective but you add a couple of expansions to the pivot system
Regen braking and a small solar roof, that would be great!
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..
Righteeeeooo! Excellent layout glad you’re having fun
Now is 2022, this thing is needed
Correct! Its a great idea to use instead of a car!! WE NEEED IT NOW. I would buy for 5000 Euro.
I’m really sick of watching cool prototypes and nothing coming of them.
Stop voting for politicians who care about car companies more than citizens
Now all we need is side by side seating so we can enjoy with a friend ☺️
I think that is a Hybrid between Renault Twizy and a Bike.
Henrique Vefago
It's also between a humvee and a toy wagon.
Fantastic, I hope our roads will be full of these
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.
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.
You ever heard of concept cars? No? Okay, I don't have the time to explain this. Maybe look it up. 🍄
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
Send one sample to the Chinese, they show you the lowest cost of it.........
I agree, the way it is.
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/
Robert, sir, you are the most adorable when you're happy. P.S. I want a blue one.
Love it, tell them they have an order from me!
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.
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.
nice, I want one :D
Now you can finally order it on their website! "only" €9500...
oh... nice
instablaster...
"That's all we have time for..." ...wait, what? How's that work? Did you run out of Internet??
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?
Filip Bjurling speed is 25kmh i think
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.
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The81ubb Not legal in most of Europe if it does go to 25kph. Unless you register and insure it.
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.
Great combination! wonderful invent!
Hmmm, kind of all the disadvantages of cycling (save the roof...a bit) without the major advantage (narrow, highly manoeuvrable and traffic navigable).
It's basically an ebike that can't cut through traffic, but still an interesting concept vehicle.
Well, if you could mount a bull bar, you could cut through traffic on a bike path at least (or pedestrians).
Ronald de Rooij I like the cut of your jib Sir!
I think the idea with these products is that everyone uses it, cars would dissapear and cities would get crowded with these eco solutions
"Last mile"
That is NOT the last smile vehicle.
Cant exactly take that in a bus or subway.
That's what I thought. Electric scooter you can even if some drivers try to moan when they see you with it
Is that a challenge?
Of course that is a last mile devices - may be you need a ramp for your pickup truck too
This is so COOOOOOOL!!! I love the fun this guy is having!!🤓
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!
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I don't see why this would be better than an electric bike? A Renault Tizzy would be a better option.
It looks like you can transport a beer crate on the back. So it wins in that regard against an e-bike ;)
It is a pedal powered Twizy.
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If the bear is into consuming, you differently don't want to fall off.
Looks like a Renault Twizy without the Renault
Im being honest here, that roof dosen't look like it will do much at all in the rain
Scott RC it works well against the leaves tho
Very true. It is an outstanding feature of this bicycle
Until you realize there's no window wiper.
+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.
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.
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.
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)
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!
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.
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.
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.
hearing him giggle like a little school girl made my day
0:25 i think "schaeffler" is pronounced with a "e" sound like in "chef" rather than "shaft".
this is absolutely giddy riding this thing its adorable
Good job, keep up the good work. This project got our interest.
Love it. But how did you go through and make that whole video without mentioning the Sinclair C5?!
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 :-)
fullychargedshow it way way ahead of its time Clive Sinclair had the right idea !
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.
Almost 2019 and still waiting :(
That will be my "mobility scooter" when I'm 80 onwards.
yangtse55 😁😀
This is a great spec machine for commuting. People have to realise the sides are open for ease of entry, weight reduction and cross wind management. Covered e bikes like this one have night and day advantages over 2 wheel e bikes in bad weather because of the roof which will keep most of the rain off the rider and also because of the sheer comfort. Ive owned Quest and Rotovelio trikes (both with roofs). This bike is probably slower than my machines were. E assist motors can limit top speed potential but they make great sense for commuting where a sweat free ride to work is required. This bikes advantage over faster low slung velomobiles is it is higher and thus more visible plus its much easier to get in and out of. You get praise and crowds of viewers whenever you stop so thoughts of bad vibes from the public are not a reality.
Covered high visibility e assist bikes like this one for commuting will be a growth market especially as car free bike paths are on the increase. My old website is "Planet pride in the south pacific" if you are curious re my experience. Thanks
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.
That sliding roof is cool, but I don't think it will keep much rain off of you.
Attach side panals made from water proof material. Something like they use for tents.
This would be perfect in the Cayman Islands.
I'd love to see it performing on a hill
Ebikes are great on hills
It will be terribly slow compared to a normal ebike because of the added weight and wind resistance.If you are lucky 10 mph in a normal uphill street.
It could actually be decent. But it depends a lot on the motors. There are giant differences between 250 W "nominal" motors. The ones from Heinzmann are the most powerfull and will give the most speed uphill.
Side doors, 60mph max speed, bit thicker tires, performance brakes, you got the perfect quadricycle.
Adelaide,South Australia is the perfect city for bicycles, when not affected by COVID 19 the city is the annual host to the TOUR DOWN UNDER. That makes this the perfect city to release the Bio Hybrid in. As a once professional driver TAXIS, HIRE CARS and BUSES, I m left in the dark since I had a stroke going on nine years ago, leaving me without a licence. The Bio Hybrid would open many doors for me, including potential employment. I need one of them, and I need it now,
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Yep. You look like a right Schaeffler in that.
I can look like a right Schaeffler in anything. :-)
Problem is theft everywhere, it's a expensive target.
Looks really enjoyable! Loved how you were loving it .. But jealous though :-D
Good technology vichels used good technology people thanks brothers 😍😊
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.
Now we have April 2019. Is it for sale or was it a prototype?
My worry is - they are so expensive that once I arrive at my destination I'm gonna be to scared to leave it parked up in case someone makes off with it!!!
chain?
Ivan Zapana chain cutter!
@@MsDamosmum my bike has a chain, its to thick, so nobody dare to cut it, coz its too thick LOL
Im confused about electric vehicle batteries. Doesn't it harm the environment when it is mined. And can it be recycled?
Thanks
Yes, there is a limited amount of lithium and it's running out. If every vehicle was converted to electric, we wouldn't have any lithium left.
@@hippopotamus86 surely nuclear is the way to go?.
Wind and solar need coal to be produced and aren't 24/7 useable
France i believe are run on nuclear
@@qeoo6578 Nuclear is a much better option. Probably wouldn't be safe for cars though.
@@hippopotamus86 what will cars run on? New way of electric batteries will have to be created
A fabulous ride with clear advantages over a roofless 2 wheeler. Bring them on!
It's basically an imitation of the American ELF 3-wheel. It provides a whole cab, a back seat, and a trunk for packages.
"I'm protected from the elements"... Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Thank You so much for "Very German, very well made!"
German-Ingenieuring-Art is in the whole World known as the Best!
Great I want one for driving around my rest home, but need a extra seat so I can pick the chicks.
THen look at Organic Transit Elf or Rhoades Car.
Look at mobility scooters
Its really nice to see such kind of inventions in personal transportation sector. Even i agree that such cars does not seem acceptable bla bla... but this will be critisizing point itself. Why people dont accept such new things? There are many many concepts like this but the challenge is, people who want to buy it, cant reach the product and buy or they are so expensive and then give up to buy it. But in upcoming times, it gets more important to have Zero Emission, parking problem, crowded roads, taxes, gasoline prices etc. Thus redirect us to buy such kind of cars in 10 years, these are the prior models to show the trends. I want to design a such kind of trike or car which will be fully new and will have unique features on it.
I don't really comment much.. But I really love the way you presented it.. Really nice..