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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - HOW A BATTERY POWERED BICYCLE CAN BE MODERNISE |
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| Study the two electric bicycles below. Then attempt the worksheet (above), developing your own design for the modern electric bicycle. | |
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DESCRIPTION An environmentally friendly six-speed battery-powered bike. Manual, electric assist or electric power mode. The Lithium/Manganese Dioxide battery allows 15 ½ miles in electric mode or 22 miles in electric assist mode. Battery weight - 43 lbs. Top speed in electric mode 15 mph. 60.96cm (20inch) wheels, 26.67cm seat, Folds to 78cm Length x 45cm Width x 66cm Height. Aluminium Alloy frame Double Wall Aluminum wheel rims. Price £550 |
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| MODERN BATTERY POWERED BICYCLE | |
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DESCRIPTION An environmentally friendly and futuristic six-speed battery-powered bike. Touch screen computer and WiFi Five travel modes. The composite frame stores electricity generated by pedalling or charging, allowing 25 miles in power alone mode or 20 miles in power assist mode. Frame weight - 50 lbs. Top speed in electric mode 20 mph. 60.96cm (20inch) wheels, 26.67cm seat, Fixed size, no folding. Carbon Fibre and glass fibre frame. Carbon fibre wheel rims with kevlar tyres. Price £1999 |
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