Here comes the neutered snowmobile

Arosno Snow E-Bike

The e-bike is now also making strange inroads into winter sports. The latest example is the "E-Trace" from France, a combination of bicycle technology and caterpillar drive. However, it is more likely to cause head shaking at the edge of the piste than lead to a firework of innovation in winter sports.

Snow and bikes are not known to be an ideal combination. This is why engineers who are crazy about bikes are always coming up with inventions to make biking fun even in the depths of winter. The latest innovation is the "E-Trace" by Frenchman Romain Faure. The vehicle is a fusion of an e-bike, a recumbent bike and a snowmobile.

You sit in a kind of armchair and use pedals, a crank and chain to drive a caterpillar at the back, supported by a Sachs electric motor. This allows you to reach a speed of up to 25 km/h with a range of up to 45 kilometers. The vehicle is controlled via two skis at the front.According to the manufacturer, the E-Trace is a "concentrate of innovation". It is much more than just a concept, the E-Trace offers a completely new winter sports experience. However, the proof is yet to come, as the vehicle is still in the financing phase and can only be pre-ordered. It costs 8,000 euros and is due to be delivered for the first time in December 2022.Find out more at arosno.com

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Here comes the neutered snowmobile

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