Posts Tagged ‘bicycle’

Interesting facts about motorized bicycle!

Friday, April 1st, 2011

A motorized bicycle is a bike that has a motor connected to provide you with more speed. The concept of motorized bicycles dates back to the 1800s when it was felt that the bicycle can be used as a prototype to add engines and increase its speed and efficiency. Naturally, the concept became popular [no surprise there] and inventors tried a lot of things to turn the bicycle into a great way to transport yourself from point A to point B.

Today, motorized bicycles refer to motor vehicles that are powered by small combustion engines. Some of these bikes can be propelled by the engine only when the rider chooses not to pedal it while in the others the motor is run only when the rider starts pedaling.

In the past few years, motorized cycles have become extremely popular largely because these bikes are lighter and have a higher storage battery life.

So, what makes these motorized cycles different from the motorcycles? The difference lies in their capacity to be powered by only pedals when it is necessary. Most of these bicycles with motor designs are designed on the basis of standard bicycle frames.

Markets for motorized bicycles
In the recent times, the US market has seen a sharp increase in the demand for the motorcycles. In countries where bicycles have been selling in millions, market for these motorized bicycles is growing at a swift pace. For instance, in China motorized bikes are selling like hot cakes. Interestingly, the entire Asian market is showing immense potential for these bikes.

Keeping in mind the various factors that may affect riding these bicycles, manufacturers are building strong motorized bicycles that can suit any terrain and climate.

A motorized bike is extremely easy to assemble and maintain. You can easily use it to travel comfortably. Simply invest in the right motorized bike and access convenient transportation.

Hub Motors Explained!

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Lately the news has been filled with reports about green energy sources and renewable energy. The United States, among other countries, has begun focusing its attention on these sources. Hub motors, or direct drive motors, are being investigated to see how they may be applied to various vehicles. The ebike or electric bicycle is one of the biggest users of hybrid motor.

China is the biggest manufacturer of hub motors. Electric bikes and scooters are very common there since they conserve on fuel and are helping to lower the pollution levels. With all of the crowding in China, the hub motor used on bikes and scooters helps move traffic along faster, too.

Other countries have been slower to use these propulsion devices. In the United States, the regulations governing hub motor and electric bike usage are stringent, with most bikes not allowed on city and town streets. Even more confusing is the fact that each state has its own laws concerning bikes.

Hub motors use electromagnetic fields to propel the vehicle forward. There are two types of hub motors:

• Brush motors
• Brushless motors

Each have pros and cons:

• Brush motor pros: less expensive.
• Brush motor cons: less efficient.
• Brushless motor pros: more efficient, saving money and energy in the long run.
• Brushless motor cons: more expensive to manufacture and buy.

Hub motors help scooters and other lighter vehicles be quieter, reducing noise pollution and making for quieter streets. Vehicles using hub motors are lighter because they do not require the use of a transmission, gas tank, motor, or drive chain. Hub motors are versatile, cost effective and best of all, fuel efficient.

Consider buying a vehicle that uses this propulsion technology and help conserve fuel and help the environment.