Cyclists searching for a compact folding electric bike may be interested in the Origami FireFly which has this week launched via Kickstarter to raise the required $50,000 to make the jump into production. The lightweight folding electric bike offers a 35 mile range on a full charge and is equipped with a 200w electric motor. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about its folding mechanism and electric power system.
“The FireFly is an e-assist bike, so power flows to the motor only when the rider is applying some force to the pedals; this allows us to avoid classifying it as a moped no mater the speeds you achieve. Yes, we thought of everything. The fact, that power flows to the cranks only when the rider is pedaling, gives the rider a sense that all of his/her effort is being directly amplified….because it is! One is not just “along for the ride” as the with a hub motor, but one’s efforts are linearly boosted for a superhuman feel. “
Specifications of the FireFly folding electric bike include :
Size: 20 inch wheel. (406mm)
Color: Matte black with neon green accents
Battery pack: External battery pack with Samsung Lithium Ion cells
Net Weight: 41 lb
Rider Height Range: 5’0″ to -6’3″
Frame: TOTAY T800 carbon fiber with articulated hinge for folding frame
Fork: TOTAY T800 Carbon Front Fork
Brakes: Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Handlebar: Aluminum alloy, 560*25.4*9°
Stem: Folding head tube,double sections, threadless
Seat post: Aluminum alloy, Tear-Drop crosssection, 600mm
Shifter: SHIMANO SORA
Derailleur: SHIMANO SORA
Power Controller: Lishui Controller 1448-2F 36V 15A,
Display：KING-METR SW-LCD 36V, 5-level assist, LCD model
Battery: Samsung Battery cell 36V 8.7AH with charger
Freehub: PROWHEEL R42-9 11-32 9Speed CP
Crankset: PROWHEEL OUNCE 53T*170
Chain: KMC*9S 1/2″*11/128″ *116L
Pedal: Folding Pedal Rim: Aluminum alloy
Tire: CST Black 20*1.75
Motor: Axis torque sensor, Central Motor Power: 200W
For more details and a full list of all available pledges jump over to the official Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign page by following the link below.
Source: Kickstarter
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