Pedal Power Bicycle to Revo Power Bicycle
Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 14th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Travel Gadgets
Many people on holiday tend to use a pedal bike at some point. It can be a wonderfully sedate way of seeing a country at close quarters. There are of course times when you’re confronted with a monster hill and all of a sudden your idyllic mode of transportation doesn’t seem so appealing.
That’s why as a lazy lad I loved this product when I first saw it.
According to Revo Power, “The Wheel is brand new patented technology, incorporating the engine and gear train entirely within the front wheel. It can be installed on most existing bicycles around the world. You simply replace your existing wheel!
Powered by: 25cc two-stroke engine; 1 HP or 0.8 KW power maximum output at 7500rpm;
Power Train: The Wheel is driven by a series of sprockets & chains which drive the engine (and the wheel) around a fixed axle
Top Speed: 20 mph (32 kph) over flat terrain; normal bicycle brakes are sufficient to stop it
Fuel Used: Standard two-stroke fuel (a mixture of normal gasoline and oil)
Fuel Consumption: Approximately 200 miles (320 km) per gallon
Weight: Less than 15 pounds (5 kg); 12 pounds net of additional weight once the original wheel is removed
Noise Levels: Less than 65 dB at a distance of 7.5 m; very quiet operation
Emissions: Extremely low; using the latest technology, it meets EPA and CARB regulations; The Wheel stops when you stop, eliminating idling and emissions caused by idling
Clutch Operation: Automatically engages when engine is running
Starting & Stopping: Single user interface of throttle and starter; User must pedal to start the motor; no idling possible
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