I need a hero...

[allotmenteer]

I've found an item which may be of interest to the group. A UK based designer of hub motors. They've teamed up with Hero Cycles of India to produce electric bikes. The price will be 15-20K Rupees (£175-£230) in India. I bet that if they ever get sold in the UK the price will be double or triple that though.

Links:

Ultra Motor Company
Indiainfoline.com

Paul

 

[flecc]

Hi Paul, interesting news.

You're right about the price! Somehow I doubt we'll ever see them though, since the Indian taste in pedal cycles wouldn't suit here, though the Dutch might like them. Their bikes are generally very upright, often 28" wheel, all steel and heavy. I'd guess they'd be likely to choose lead-acid batteries as well as they've done for their Riva electric car, for the low tech servicing advantage.

 

[nigel]

nigel

Hi paul
up to now i still think the giant bikes were the best for price and quality and i dont think their is any bike out their yet that is better and the new ones are a front hub motor which are not so good on hills still we will have to wait and see.
As to your choice between urban and torq i suppose if you can afford it the torq would be better its also faster with added extras.

 

[allotmenteer]

Additional information

I found out some more about the motors.

Ultra motor for electric bikes and washing machines

Can anyone offer an expert opinon on the specs?

 

[Miles]

What specs?

Looks like smoke and mirrors to me......

 

[nigel]

nigel

Hi paul
up to now i still think the giant bikes were the best for price and quality and i dont think their is any bike out their yet that is better and the new ones are a front hub motor which are not so good on hills still we will have to wait and see.
As to your choice between urban and torq i suppose if you can afford it the torq would be better its also faster with added extras.