Kickstarter Project - UrbanX's Electric Wheel powers up your normal bike Instead of spending a whole chunk of change on a new electric bike, why not convert your current boring non-powered one for cheap? That's the premise behind UrbanX's Electric Wheel, which is currently on crowd-funding platform Kickstarter. Retailing at $299 (£245, AU$390) for either a throttle or pedal assist version, the electric wheel replaces your front wheel to turn your ordinary pedal machine into a 15 mph beast. The UrbanX also features a replaceable battery, which CEO Eric Chow said will make servicing easier. The UrbanX has a range of about 30 miles and a top speed of either 15 mph or 20 mph, with the former meant for use in the European Union due to regulations. The UrbanX is due to ship in July, which would be a quick turnaround since the Kickstarter project ends on April 25. This is a lot cheaper than the mostly expensive electric bicycles we currently see. Read more at http://ift.tt/2mO62oF
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