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New Greenspeed delta trike
Check out the BentriderOnline coverage of Interbike - Day 1. They're reporting from the major US trade show, and spotted a delta (two wheels at the back) trike on the Greenspeed stand. As far as I'm aware this is the first machine with this layout from the Australian manufacturers. Check the BentriderOnline main page for further Interbike news.

New velomobiles
Two new velomobiles have recently been revealed: first is this one from Lightfoot Cycles, based as it happens on a Delta trike, and developed from a design by Reg Rodaro. Lightfoot are taking deposits for the fully-enclosed 'Stormy Weather' velomobile now, and expect a waiting list to form quickly:



The second comes from Velo-Kit and is designed as affordable weather protection to be added to Catrike or WizWheels tadpole (two wheels at the front) trikes - though it could no doubt be adapted to fit other models. A pre-production machine has apparently been sent to BentriderOnline for review.




Media mention
A very good write-up of the recent Battle Mountain speedbikes event from the LA Times.

Currie go CVT
We've been following the progress of the Fallbrook CVT (continuously variable transmission system) for some time now, most recently at Eurobike. So nice to see it being adopted by manufacturers. Here's the press release (much shortened!):

Currie to introduce advanced light electric vehicles using Fallbrook's NuVinci™ continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology this week at Interbike.

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) September 25, 2006 -- Currie Technologies Inc., one of the world's most successful companies with a ten year history pioneering the field of light electric vehicles, will introduce an unprecedented line-up of their new IZIP™ hybrid electric bicycles and electric scooters. The product range includes new models that are mated with Fallbrook Technologies, NuVinci™ Smooth Cruise CVP and will be shown for the very first time at Interbike International Bicycle Trade Fair held in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 27 - 29, 2006. ... This creates a whole new vehicle category -- a family of light electric vehicles (LEVs) whose enhanced performance makes them a practical alternative to gas-powered vehicles. Two models are currently being developed -- one is a lightweight electric bicycle (scheduled availability Q4 2006), the other is an electric scooter (scheduled availability Q1 2007).

• The IZIP Trekking Li NuVinci electric bike that has an Electro-Drive hub motor drive system that powers the front wheel and is actuated through a proprietary PTS (Pedal Torque Sensor) system. The pedals also drive the rear-wheel drivetrain just like a conventional bike. The NuVinci CVP will serve as a rear-wheel drivetrain, replacing a traditional derailleur or internal geared hub and improving the rider's overall cycling experience.
• The IZIP Fusion 1000 NuVinci electric scooter will use both the patented Currie Electro-Drive system and the NuVinci CVP, leveraging the benefits of both technologies by creating an automatic, multi-gear drive system that will enhance the performance, range and ability to handle hills and higher weights without stalling.

Posted on 29 September 2006
 

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