Capricorn Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/03/3-30-2012specializedturbo.jpg While not quite the fastest commercially available e-bike in the world as some have suggested (as far as we can tell, that claim belongs to a DIY kit out of Taiwan by a company called Cyclone), the Specialized Turbo is still a speedy little beast. In fact, it's fast enough to find itself on the wrong side of the law both here in the US and across most of Europe. The 250 W rear hub motor is powerful enough to get this guy up to about 28 MPH, or 8 MPH over the legal limit here in America. It's the other features, though, that make this guy particularly interesting. The frame has integrated LED head and tail lights, regenerative breaking and the 342 Wh battery can be juiced in just two hours from an outlet. There's even a backlit display that lets you monitor charge and assistance level, as well as standard bike computer stats like speed, distance and time. Oh, and it even supports ANT+ for wirelessly connecting with your existing accessories. The Specialized Turbo is expected to land in some European nations in May for €5,499. Check out the video after the break to see it in action.
rattlesnake Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Further to the 'Is MTB the new Golf thread"- meet the MTB handicapping system. lol
SwissVan Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Pretty damn sexy looking bikes those Where's that?
gummibear Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Pretty damn sexy looking bikes those Where's that? Valencia in Spain.
LOOK695 Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Hope the red cape does not come with the bike. Very nice looking bike. Wonder how long the battery lasts
gummibear Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Hope the red cape does not come with the bike. Very nice looking bike. Wonder how long the battery lasts 1 Hour if you use it at full power (45 km/h) and takes 2 to 4 hours to charge depending on the charger you use.
LOOK695 Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) For me to ride at 45km/h I have to push about 350watts. Wonder how they tested the top speed with only 250watts available. What about rider weight? Would influence the performance as well Edited April 3, 2012 by LOOK695
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