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It looks like this wheel is using a standard quick release. If that's the case it would be fairly easy to take out. Couple of options though: - When locking th
by r-s 13y ago
It looks like this wheel is using a standard quick release. If that's the case it would be fairly easy to take out. Couple of options though:
- When locking the bike, run the lock through the wheel. Yes, someone could still cut the spokes and steal the main hub, but this is going to take q fair amount of effort.
- Have a bolt on version, lots of older bikes, or bikes which use a horizontal dropout design already have this. Typically they use 15mm wrenches, but there are some alternative sizes (some even use hex keys).
Looks like a pretty cool concept. I personally would prefer a model which only gained energy from the rider when coasting down hills or braking, then could release the energy at the riders discretion. Plugging a bike into an external power source isn't something that interests me.
- StavrosK 13y ago> I personally would prefer a model which only gained energy from the rider when coasting down hills or braking But then you gain nothing, on average.
- darkmighty 13y agoOf course you gain, since that energy would otherwise be wasted as heat.
- anthonyb 13y agoYou would lose going downhill (when you don't need it) and gain going uphill (when you do). Seems sensible to me.
- FlyKly 13y agoThe quick release in the video and the photos is used only for demonstrational purposes in the prototype phase. The final product will come with anti-theft screws that can only be used with a custom made wrench. Of course the features of locking the motor and tracking the Smart Wheel via GPS are still helpfull in case someone still decides to steal it.