Flying over trails with propeller drive
The "Aerobicle" promises to be a light and effective system for covering long distances faster than with a conventional bike - just like an e-bike. However, the Grandee Cooperation company sees clear advantages over the humble electric bike. You don't need a special bike or heavy hub motors, but simply clamp the propeller and battery to the bike - although a two-wheeler with a rack is recommended.
Designed more for on-road than off-road use, the propeller drive is said to produce speeds of up to 40 km/h on flat terrain without pedaling, as is the case with the motor glider. The 2.4 kilogram battery provides power for over 100 kilometers on mixed terrain. However, you then have to pedal again. Just not like with the motorized glider - a pity. The distance of 100 kilometers is still an announcement, as most e-bikes "only" manage two thirds of this distance. According to Grandee Cooperation, any power source can be used to recharge the battery. The manufacturer usually taps into the solar power system. On this, a 25-kilometer charge only requires one sixth of the electricity produced by a 500-watt solar system.
As the "Aerobicle" does not appear to be very suitable for the usual biking fun, other areas of application can also be imagined. For example, it could be used to dry trails more quickly after heavy rainfall and we also see potential for trail wiping. If none of this works, the sharp carbon propeller can certainly also be used as a slicer to cut the touring salsiz thin.
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