This is the highlight reel for FFR from the Pike's Peak Cycling Hill Climb 2012.
FFR won 1st and 2nd place with a NEW COURSE RECORD time of 23 minutes and 32 seconds. The Transition 422 Alpha (Ridden by Tommy) held an average speed of 31.6 mph, and the Transition 411 Hyperlite (Ridden by Jesse) averaged 30.2 mph.
The Pike's Peak course for the Cycling Hill Climb is the same as the Auto Hill Climb this year: 12.42 miles, 7% average grade, 4,700 feet of elevation gain (ending at 14,110 feet), and 156 turns.
The winning FFR trike was the Transition 422 Alpha, and second place was the Transition 411 Hyperlite. After coming back down to the starting line of the 12.42 mile course on the 422 Alpha we rode it up the course a second time at full speed, came back down to the start, and still had about 15 miles of range to spare - all without recharging. If you want the ultimate in performance and range, look no further than the Transition 422 Alpha. http://www.ffrtrikes.com/ProductDetai...
The Transition 422 Alpha and the Transition 411 Hyperlite were raced at full power settings, but are fully and easily programmable to a complete range of power levels (250 watts up to 4200 watts)
The third place finisher crossed the finish line a few minutes after the 411R and was ridden by Adam from Wisconsin on a home-built liquid cooled hub motor ebike (He's wearing the white shirt in the video). Congrats Adam! A few Optibike riders came in a couple minutes later.
Hang on tight – Outrider USA's electric recumbent trikes can go up to 40 mph
By Ben Coxworth April 16, 2013
Outrider USA's line of electric recumbent tricycles can reach speeds as fast as 40 mph
Electric bikes are becoming quite popular, although some riders might be frustrated by the fact that – in many parts of the world – they’re legally limited to a top motor-only speed of 20 mph (32 km/h). Any faster and they’re no longer classified as bicycles, and must be licensed accordingly. If that's not a problem for you, however, then you might be interested in Outrider USA’s line of pedal-electric recumbent tricycles. Not only do they look pretty spiffy and comfy, but they can reach speeds of up to 40 mph (64 km/h).
Based out of Fletcher, North Carolina, Outrider offers three main models of trikes – the 311 Solo, the 411 Hyperlite, and the 422 Alpha. Buyers can also mix and match components and functionality to create their own custom model.
All of the trikes can be either purely human-powered, pedaled with assistance from the 3-phase brushless DC motor, or purely electrically-powered. They also all feature a lithium-polymer battery that can be fully charged from a standard 110-volt outlet in 90 to 180 minutes, depending on the trike model.
The range per charge depends on how much the user is willing to pedal, how much motor assistance they select in pedal/electric mode, and the power of the battery – which varies with the model. The lower two models, the 311 Solo and the 411 Hyperlite, have a reported motor-only range of 56 miles (90 km) when traveling at 20 mph. The 422 Alpha, by contrast, can manage 111 miles (179 km).
The trikes also all feature head- and tail lights, a rear rack, and an onboard computer that keeps track of things like battery life, motor power, distance traveled, and speed. Components are largely made by SRAM, with Avid mechanical disc brakes. Weights of the trikes range between 86 pounds (39 kg) and 99.5 pounds (45 kg) – so yeah, it’s good that they’ve got motors.
As far as the licensing issue goes, Outrider company co-owner Jesse Lee thinks it shouldn't be an issue under the proper circumstances. "Each ultralight adventure vehicle we ship is equipped with three 'power modes'" he explained to us. "The first power mode, which is what the customer receives as stock programming, regulates the power to a 750 watt maximum and speed to a 20 mph maximum for legal use anywhere in America. The other two modes allow for incrementally higher power levels and therefore higher speeds. These are recommended for off-road use."
As for pricing ... expect to pay US$7,995 for the 311 Solo, $9,995 for the 411 Hyperlite, and $11,995 for the 422 Alpha. The 422 can be seen performing a record-breaking climb of Pike’s Peak, in the video below.
For another example of a rather impressive recumbent tricycle, check out Jim Artis’ extremely-augmented Catrike 700.
Source: Outrider USA via Inhabitat
http://www.outriderusa.com/default.asp
http://www.gizmag.com/outrider-electric-recumbent-tricycles/27105/
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El mejor portabicicletas Whispbar
Si hablamos de portabicicletas de calidad, hablamos de Whispbar. Os proponemos probar a cronometrar cuanto tardáis en montar el portabicis en la baca y la bici en el portabicis y veréis que la rapidez y facilidad de montar y desmontar este magnífico portabicis es insuperable.La unión del portabicis Whispbar con las barras de transporte Whispbar es una solución ideal para llevar tu bici sobre el techo del coche de un modo cómodo, seguro, silencioso y atractivo. Ahorraréis combustible ya que con la facilidad con que se pone y se quita, sólo lo llevarás puesto cuando lleves la bici.
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