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Sinclair to launch X-1 electric recumbent in July 2011Sir Clive Sinclair has come up with an electric-assist, velomobile-style vehicle - and prices apparently start at just £595! Check out the Sinclair Research website where a new electric vehicle is announced: go here for more details or here to watch a video. The wheel size is 16", and a 190W motor is apparently linked to the rear wheel via a 'fixed gear drive train'. Weight is said to be around 30 kg. The canopy is apparently a "Waterproof acrylic bubble". Price is quoted as 'from £595' in several places, although on the video page £999 is mentioned. Delivery is "estimated July 2011". A few thoughts: - The price is amazingly low if true - it's barely possibly to buy a decent standard electric bike for that money, and the canopy etc must be relatively costly to produce... - The 16" wheels are presumably the smaller '305' size (the '349' size is more commonly used, for example on Brompton folding bikes). That's about as small a wheel as is practical for serious bikes... - No indication of whether the pedal drive system includes gearing... - Or whether the seat is adjustable for leg length - a key failing of the earlier Sinclair C5. - 30 kg is a very good weight - most other velomobiles weigh at least that, at many times the price. - But if it comes through with decent performance and no key weak points it could be a really attractive package! Naturally I'll be trying to get one to review absolutely ASAP :-) Many thanks to Jonathan P for the tip-off. Cross posted to both Electric Bike and Velo Vision websites as it will be of serious interest to both readerships I'm sure! Posted on 4 November 2010
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