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Bug out by bike - David075 - 23 September 2013
For those that are considering a bug out (or travel ) by pedal bike check out rubbee.co.uk I don't think its in mass production yet but looks like a good idea.
RE: Bug out by bike - Midnitemo - 23 September 2013
Looks interesting , think bikes may have a big future , didn't see how they controlled the unit(throttle/potientiometer/switch) i guess its going to be down to price...any idea?
RE: Bug out by bike - bigpaul - 23 September 2013
turns it into an electric bike, cant see any prices on the website though. if your thinking of using a bicycle have a look at the tow behind trailers( check out Ebay..loads on there) could double your carrying capacity.
RE: Bug out by bike - Binnie - 23 September 2013
i think this would have issues with drive in the wet? thats 364days of the year up here lol
also it doesn't have regen braking, so the only option to charge it is to plug it in.
if it had regen braking i'd consider it!
RE: Bug out by bike - Midnitemo - 23 September 2013
Yeah i remember there being a 38cc petrol one that drove the rear wheel direct...that was rubbish in the wet too , i like the idea as stealthy transport and the charging issues don't seem insurmountable now i have an idea what can be done with solar power and inverters. there is a tension device that put a reasonable amount of down force on the tyre , perhaps tyre choice may make a difference in the wet , something with a big chunky tread patern perhaps.
RE: Bug out by bike - River Song - 23 September 2013
Nice looking product. I've written and asked for prices.
My guess it will be several hundred pounds because the spare charger is
£80 alone
RE: Bug out by bike - bigpaul - 23 September 2013
I have considered bikes as a bug out option, I don't think speed is that high on my list, but being quiet and bugging out without anyone noticing is!
RE: Bug out by bike - David075 - 23 September 2013
(23 September 2013, 09:03)Midnitemo Wrote: Looks interesting , think bikes may have a big future , didn't see how they controlled the unit(throttle/potientiometer/switch) i guess its going to be down to price...any idea?
im not sure I think maybe it powers up when the back wheel turns and cuts out when it stops .
RE: Bug out by bike - Grumpy Grandpa - 23 September 2013
In the video, the last thing he does after clamping and before riding, is attach a cable that seems to go around the frame to the handlebars...
Looks like a socket on the other side of the clamp.
RE: Bug out by bike - Carnebwen - 23 September 2013
how well would it work on knobbled tyres? The demo vid he looks like he is using street slicks, and as others have pointed out. In the wet it might not get enough traction over the tyre to spin it sufficiently.
Pretty useful gadget though.