Personal electric transport: TOP-5 bicycle hybrids

The Ukrainian cycling brand Ardis bribes consumers with a “delicious” pricing policy. Keeping pace with the times, an interesting hybrid offer has appeared in the company's model range - the E-Man electric model, focused on moving along city streets with occasional outings on dirt trails.

The Ardis E-Man differs from the bicycle classics by the 250 W electric motor put into service. The motor is connected to help pedaling or acts as an independent driving force. In the latter mode, the bike is ready to cover a distance of up to 60 km, developing a speed of about 30 km/h. You should not count on more, because the battery with a capacity of 10 Ah in the assets of the model is “not rubber”.

The wheels of the bike hybrid are “shod” in 26-inch rubber, which “eats” well most types of road surfaces. Comfortable conditions on trips are created by a tandem of a spring-elastomer front fork with a stroke of 50 mm and seat cushioning. In addition, the model has an adjustable steering wheel stem, due to which the cyclist's landing flexibly adjusts to any height.

The transmission in the arsenal of the "two-wheeled horse" is designed for only 7 speeds. Attachments courtesy of Shimano, a well-known company in cycling circles. And let the Tourney series be basic, as well as the “vi-breaks” brakes, with the help of an electric motor, the bike has enough strength for any scenarios of rides. Pleasant impressions about it are added by the extended factory equipment (guard for the chain, fenders, footboard, trunk and headlights), as well as an excellent balance of price and features.

The women's bike with the prefix "electro" gives out the characteristic outlines of an open frame and a delicate color scheme. In addition, to match the overall style, the tyres are painted in cream color, giving the appearance of the model even more femininity.

28-inch wheels with double aluminium rims provide good rolling on hard surfaces. But driving a bicycle hybrid is not welcome on primers, because it lacks any depreciation - the rider will feel all the bumps and bumps in the roadway with his fifth point. The body kit of the bike is represented by a Shimano Nexus three-speed planetary hub and a similar grip shift design, which is quite enough for the urban rhythm of travel.

LikeBike Laguna is a front-wheel drive bike - a 250 W electric motor drives the front wheel, allowing you to reach speeds of up to 25 km / h and overcome almost a double marathon distance (over 80 km) on a single charge. The engine is fed with electricity by an 11 Ah battery installed in a niche between the rear wheel and the trunk. Even more purchases can be taken away in a regular basket on the steering wheel, which is quickly removed as unnecessary.

The model is equipped with a compact bike computer, in addition, the manufacturer has not forgotten about the lighting equipment(headlight and brake light). Also, a lot of attention is paid to the little things, for example, the design of the handles and saddle. Against the background of a bicycle hybrid, one involuntarily wants to “cut” a photo for Instagram and other social networks, which, coupled with its driving qualities, becomes the main argument “for” when choosing a “two-wheeled electric horse” for your beautiful half or grown-up daughter.

Airwheel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of personal electric vehicles. The public is in high demand for unicycles under the brand name, electric scooters, as well as bicycle hybrids, in particular, the Airwheel R5 model for the urban cycle of movement.

The bike stands out from the background of most cycling peers with the folding design of the handles on the handlebars, the handlebar itself, the pedals and, of course, the frame. As a result, in just a few simple gestures, the model is significantly reduced in size. As a result, the convenience of its transportation (in the trunk of a car or public transport) and storage in cramped conditions of a small-sized dwelling increases.

Airwheel R5 is designed for those who like to drive at a leisurely pace. Judge for yourself a 235 W electric motor accelerates the bike to a modest 20 km / h, and the energy reserves in the 6 Ah battery tanks are enough for about 20-25 km bike ride without the need for pedaling. In pedal assist mode, the range of the model is up to 100 km.

You can view trip statistics and set the degree of assistance in pedaling in the associated mobile application for devices running iOs and Android. Gadgets pair with the bike via Bluetooth wireless network. By the way, Airwheel R5 is able to share battery power with third-party devices, for which its battery has a USB output.

The bicycle hybrid is put on cast 16-inch wheels with disc mechanical brakes. Of the depreciation systems on board, there is only a seatpost, smoothing out the unevenness of the roadway is not as effective as with the help of a suspension fork. Also, some bike riders blame only one gear available when moving in normal mode. As compensation, the model is equipped with an adjustable headlight, bell and footrest - mandatory attributes of every self-respecting city bike.

The muscular "Hulk" with a brutal character from LikeBike was created to conquer serious off-road. He easily overcomes those tracks where other bikes would have fizzled out long ago. Sand, loose snow or viscous clay - all this is a model for nothing, especially in light of the 350 W electric motor provided to help pedaling.

The secret of the off-road LikeBike Hulk lies in the fact that the bike hybrid belongs to the fat bike squad that is gaining popularity. Their distinguishing feature is the wide 4-inch tyres, inside which a reduced pressure is maintained to increase the contact patch with the road. Another design feature of the bike was the lack of shock absorption.

At the head of the steering wheel of an electric bike is a bike computer used to display data on the current speed of movement and the remaining battery level, as well as to control the on-board PedalAssist system. An electronic "journeyman" helps the rider to pedal at a predetermined power, in return he can use the accelerator handle. The power reserve in active pedaling assistance mode is up to 50 km, and with manual pressure "on the gas" it is reduced by about half.

The battery to power the engine with the life-giving power of electricity is hidden from prying eyes in the down tube of the bike's massive frame. Complementing the overall picture are disc mechanical brakes for confidence in the safe stopping of the bike and a powerful LED headlight that disperses the darkness ahead. With such data, the model is destined to take a high position in the SUV segment and securely gain a foothold in them.

The 2018 Haibike Sduro FullNine 5.0 full-suspension hybrid bike gives a lot of positive emotions from the ride, sensitively adjusting to the needs of the rider and creating the most comfortable conditions for moving on different types of roadway.

The adjustable stiffness suspension effectively soaks up the bumps and bumps in the bike's path, allowing you to fully focus on manoeuvring and pedaling. In the last question, the cyclist is assisted by an electric drive, which uses a 250 W Yamaha PW-X engine. There is no separate gas handle in the bike’s arsenal, instead there are 5 pedal assist modes – from completely off to high performance levels.

Unlike most electric relatives, the motor of the bike is not installed on one of the wheels, but in the immediate vicinity of the carriage. Close to it comes the battery, mounted on the down tube of a lightweight aluminium frame. Wires and cables are hidden in the cavities of the frame, thanks to which the model looks neat and the risk of catching something with the cable is significantly reduced.

The level of assistance in pedaling is set by means of a remote control mounted on the steering wheel, and information about the selected mode of operation is displayed on the display of the cycle computer. In parallel, data on the speed of movement, power reserve and the remaining battery charge are displayed on the screen. Also on the steering wheel are the control knobs for high-performance hydraulic disc brakes.

The range of dosing force pressing the pedals varies between 11 different values that are available in the arsenal of the hybrid bike transmission. The mid-range SRAM body kit performs well in everyday riding and is suitable for cross-country riding. And in combination with the lockout of the front suspension fork and rear suspension, the bike can boast of excellent rolling on asphalt surfaces - it’s not for nothing that the model is put on large wheels with a diameter of 29 inches. The cons of Haibike Sduro FullNine 5.0 2018 can only be written down a high price, comparable to the cost of a simple used car. This drawback is leveled by the vaunted German workmanship and the use of advanced technologies aimed at obtaining the greatest pleasure from bike rides.