Northern lights velomobile
Northern lights velomobile
Does anyone have any thoughts on this machine. It has a linear pedal action, and carbon leaf springs which might make maintenance and repair a bit of a nightmare. I'm particularly looking at the 28mph 620 which can have pedals as an option and be registered as a moped provided you have CBT or a motorcycle license (I do). https://www.northernlightmotors.com/630-red-e-bike
Re: Northern lights velomobile
Previous thread here, viewtopic.php?t=145887
Linear action pedalling? Wasn't mentioned a few months ago.
Linear action pedalling? Wasn't mentioned a few months ago.
Re: Northern lights velomobile
"The prototype used a series hybrid system, the pedaling motion charged the battery. And this power was then delivered to the rear wheel, along with the legally allowed amount of assistance for a given territory.
Customer feedback, supply issues, weight, complexity and ease of maintenance have resulted in the decision to not pursue the series hybrid drive for production at this time. Although we may in the future.
Instead, the production versions have a linear pedal system with dyneema rope drive to the rear, where a conventional chain and derailleur are then used to provide 10 gears. This is the lightest solution an means that a noisy and dirty chain is not inside the passenger
compartment."
But the 630 model is full electric, so doesn't have this?
Carbon-leaf suspension is used by the Leitra and Windcheetah. Good enough for low-speed road use I'd say.
Customer feedback, supply issues, weight, complexity and ease of maintenance have resulted in the decision to not pursue the series hybrid drive for production at this time. Although we may in the future.
Instead, the production versions have a linear pedal system with dyneema rope drive to the rear, where a conventional chain and derailleur are then used to provide 10 gears. This is the lightest solution an means that a noisy and dirty chain is not inside the passenger
compartment."
But the 630 model is full electric, so doesn't have this?
Carbon-leaf suspension is used by the Leitra and Windcheetah. Good enough for low-speed road use I'd say.
Re: Northern lights velomobile
"Instead, the production versions have a linear pedal system with dyneema rope drive to the rear, where a conventional chain and derailleur are then used to provide 10 gears. This is the lightest solution an means that a noisy and dirty chain is not inside the passenger
compartment."
I don't know whether it's actually linear pedals, or whether it's just using the dynemma string drive we've seen elsewhere.
I don't have a dirty chain in my velo - I have a clean one, because it's never out in the muck and grime.
compartment."
I don't know whether it's actually linear pedals, or whether it's just using the dynemma string drive we've seen elsewhere.
I don't have a dirty chain in my velo - I have a clean one, because it's never out in the muck and grime.
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Re: Northern lights velomobile
I like this and wish it well. However, it's up against this 2-seater,https://www.carverelectric.co.uk/ and the Citroen Ami which is being launched in the UK.
Re: Northern lights velomobile
This is now in production. For me, the choice is Blue and electrify it yourself as a pedelec, or Red and tax and insure it as a moped.