The creation of such bicycles became possible after the appearance of LiPo-batteries, since they are lighter, more powerful and more affordable than their old counterparts.
# 1 Montanara Volta, 8.62 kg (prototype - not available)
240-WH LiPo. It is homemade Mountain bike, built by Jean-Pierre Schiltknecht with the aim of getting into the Guinness Book of Records. The production of this lightest electric bike cost the owner more than 15,000 euros. Today, this bike is considered the lightest in the world.
# 2 Vivax Veloce 9.53kg (Commercially available e-bike)
160-WH from LiPo. Legendary Gruber Assist motor integrated into the seat post. It is almost impossible to say that this bike has an electric motor. Gruber Assist is so secretive that it is suspected of being used by cyclist fraudsters. The cost in Europe is about 9 thousand euros.
# 3 Adrian's Commuter Booster, 12.7 kg (prototype - not available)
200-WH Hobby King LiPo. It uses an unusual solution - a friction drive that rotates in the opposite direction relative to the wheel. All electronics can be removed at any time, without the use of tools.
# 4 RLE Gravel - 13.3 kg (serial electric bike - on sale - Price - 395,000 rubles Buy ...)
Premium lightweight titanium e-bike. More similar on the bike page. Mileage on 1 charge from 50 to 80 km.
# 5 Cytronex Cannondale Capo, 13.6 kg (not available)
96-WH Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. The Cannondale Capo uses an outdated, tiny NiMH battery.
# 5,5 RLE Highland XT - 13.9 kg (production model - on sale. Buy ...)
This is an e-bike with a titanium frame on 27.5 "wheels (optional 29"), 345 WH batteries (hidden installation in the frame), 250 W motor (max 500W). Mileage on 1 charge (Pass mode) - from 50 to 80 km. Cost - 5450 Euro (XT grade), 3950 Euro (Deore grade). You can buy this electric bike in Russia.
# 6 Prodego 29er Titanium 14kg (Commercially available e-bike)
The 205-WH LiPo battery is hidden in a water bottle. The motor is in the rear wheel hub. Front wheel drive bike. The frame is made of unpainted titanium.
# 7 BH eMotion Carbon, 15.9
288-WH Panasonic LiPo. The BH eMotion Carbon, powered by Panasonic and a carbon frame, ranks 7th on our list.
# 8 Nader's Mountain E-bikes, 15.9-18.15 kg
Typically 300-WH LiPo. The battery resembles a water bottle and sits in its place. The drive is located in the front wheel.
# 9 Solar Bike Fixie, 17.24 kg
324-WH Panasonic LiPo. It only has one gear to keep it simple and easy.
# 10 Specialized Turbo, 20.42 kg
343-WH Panasonic LiPo. The Turbo has the largest battery on this list and it is no coincidence that it is also the heaviest and most expensive. Has everything: maximum speed 45 km / h and excellent components, but devoid of an affordable price. Its cost is from 7000 USD.
Lately, many manufacturers are concerned about the weight of e-bikes. Such giants as Connondale or Specilized began to produce fairly lightweight models. But the cost of such e-bikes is sometimes extremely high due to the use of light and expensive materials. In the meantime, most e-bikes weigh well over 20 kg.
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For those who like to ride, but not to carry sleds, an electric bike is a must. And whoever wants to go with a breeze should pay attention to the fastest e-bike in the world BlackTrail... But, in addition to speed, it also differs in price. This is one of the most expensive bicycles... The idea of its creation came to mind of a designer, quite young, who visited the exhibition of millionaires a couple of years ago.
He realized that wealthy people are ready to pay fabulous money for luxury goods. For a year and a half, a team of twenty designers was engaged in the development of a unique bicycle, who wanted to combine the present with the elements of "retro" in their model, which they perfectly succeeded.
Description of Bicycle Electric BlackTrail Fastest
The speed that BlackTrail develops is 100 km / h than no other e-bike can boast. At the same time, its weight is a little more twenty kilograms, due to the fact that the material used carbon fiber and aluminum alloy, which is used in NASA, Some of its elements and details makes UBC is a partner of Porsche and Formula 1.
For each bike, the frame is made by hand. The assembly is carried out at a plant in Germany. LED headlights installed on the bike illuminate the road in the dark. Mounted on the steering wheel touch switches, handles "brake" and "gas", as on a motorcycle. Also when developing parts, use titanium and magnesium. Li-ion battery 48 V placed in a genuine leather case. It charges 80% in just half an hour, and for charging full it takes three hours.
The structure is driven by a hybrid electric motor with a capacity of 3.6 kilowatts. At a speed of 40 km / h, the battery charge will last for 200 km.
How much does it cost and where to buy?
A bicycle is not available to everyone for three reasons. Firstly, the offer of this high-speed structure is strictly limited, and, secondly, its cost is eighty thousand dollars ... And, thirdly, they simply do not supply it to us.
Another high-speed electric bike Specialized Turbo
Another bike that also claims to be the fastest is the bicycle Specialized... Even the name, which contains the word Turbo, proclaims its amazing qualities. The Specialized Turbo bike is designed for flat surfaces. Its maximum speed is 45 km / h.... However, according to the managers of the company, this limitation is given only due to compliance with the legislative norms adopted in the EU countries. In reality, however, the speed can be much higher. Engine power 250 W set on rear wheel bike. It is powered by a built-in frame lithium ion battery... This suggests that a bike can ride at the highest load for an hour and a half. The designers worked hard to reward the electric bike ten speeds, which make it easy to climb even on steep hills. You can ride it, combining the power of the electric motor and muscle load.
Electric wireless informer displaying the battery charge level, speed, mileage and time is installed on the steering wheel. It also allows you to turn on bike lights.
This German brand is one of the most "advanced". The bike hybrid model stands out with its externally wide lower tube of the frame. At first glance, you don't even immediately realize that this is not an ordinary bike. However, this is a real e-bike, and one of the best. Him disc brakes on rotors 180mm (Magura) with the ability to recover energy. In other words, the cunning mechanism stores electricity at the time of braking.
It is not necessary to remove the battery to prepare the bike for battle. This can be done through mains adapter connected to the mains... Many experts call this bike the “first sign” of the e-bikes of the future, even though the price is still very high. However, among ordinary bicycles there are models whose cost is even higher. Apple in the world of bicycles - Specialized impresses with its attention to design, to every detail and to the brand. Probably, it was not in vain that the best specialists worked on it for more than three years. So far, it remains only a toy for wealthy special-fans who are imbued with the latest concept.
Cost and where to buy?
Its cost is also prohibitively high - 5500 euros... And it is on sale for now only in Europe.
Instead of revocation
Over time, the price of lithium batteries will inevitably fall, so manufacturers will think about releasing vehicles aimed at the general public. Then these magnificent models will be available to us. When the trend costs around 1,500 euros, it will definitely go to the masses, but for now you will have to wait with the acquisition of the latest super - models.