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Neodymics Electric Cyclemotor Conversion Unit

By Paul Crowe

NeoDymics Electric Cyclemotor

NeoDymics Electric CyclemotorAlmost 2 years ago, I pointed to the NeoDymics bike to moped conversion unit after inventor, Jeff Radtke wrote in to tell me about it. I thought it was pretty cool but never heard anything more. Jeff wrote in today, telling me he has an all new version called the Neodymics Electric Cyclemotor. He says the first generation prototype destroyed the wheel rim when he hit a pothole so he redesigned it to include parallelogram coupled trailing link suspension which, according to Jeff, results in a very smooth, quiet and fun ride.

The whole idea here is to create a very quick change drive assembly which simply replaces the front wheel of a bicycle. You release the front wheel from the dropouts, replace it with the Cyclemotor and you’re off. Simple to install and easy to control, it’s pretty neat.

I like the DeWalt battery packs, just like the ones you use in any portable power tool. The batteries are made by A123 Systems, the same company getting pretty famous now for their work with the KillaCycle, Tesla Motors and even signing on with GM for use in the Chevy Volt electric car.

According to the website, the batteries average 15 miles per charge and recharge in one hour. I like the idea, I like the simplicity and it can be used on multiple bicycles since it just swaps out the front wheel. He doesn’t specify price or availability so it’s hard to say how practical it is. With larger electric motorcycles being designed and built with greater range this may fall short except the price is bound to be a lot less than a full motorcycle which could give it an edge.

It’s a neat idea, check it out.

Link: NeoDymics

Posted on August 22, 2007 Filed Under: Alternative thinking, Electric motorcycles, Workshop & Tools

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Comments

  1. Matt in NC says

    August 23, 2007 at 5:43 pm

    The concept’s great. The previous story you linked to from 2 years ago had a related link for Revopower, which I think is more practical, even if it’s not as environmentally friendly as this. This thing would never get put on my bicycle cause I just couldn’t handle having something that ugly on it, besides myself of course ;^P

    For a really cool motor-powered bicycle project check out this link:
    http://www.turbomonster.com/Cucciolo2005.tpl

  2. davidabl says

    August 24, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    The Cucciolo2005 is bar far the coolest moped I’ve ever seen,
    in fact the only cool moped I’ve ever seen!

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