Today’s electric bikes
represent a great alternative to traditional pedal-powered bikes, especially
when you’re traversing a hill or on a hot summer day. The biggest drawback is
the larger investment over a standard bike, not to mention the dilemma of what
to do you do with your old pedal-powered bike once you’ve purchased an e-bike. Rubbee has created a unique and easy way to
convert just about any traditional bike into an electric bike with a small
motor that can be added above the rear wheel.
Rubbee’s new electric drive
mounts onto almost any bike in just a few seconds. With an integrated clamp
mechanism, it can be mounted on a bike’s rear wheel in just a few seconds and
the innovative drive motor with an integrated battery pack keeps you going
without having to pedal for up to 18 miles. The Rubbee electric drive uses a
motor that can produce a maximum of 800 watts of power and a 280 volt battery
pack. The system has the ability to reach speeds up to 16 mph; it weighs only
13 pounds and can be fully recharged in two hours.
The London-based designers are currently trying to raise production funds with a Kickstarter campaign. If you pledge at least £799 ($1,226 US) or more you can get your hands on the first batch of electric drive units that will be available in November.
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