The Copenhagen Wheel?
11-07-11, 12:52 PM
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The Copenhagen Wheel?
Anybody know if this is making any progress toward commercialization?
12-11-13, 11:49 AM
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It's OUT! https://www.superpedestrian.com
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Here's a brief article about it from the Portlandia news.
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12-24-13, 08:42 AM
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when I look at the superpedestrian site, they are still taking pre-orders -- for $800. I don't think I would hand over money to someone that has been hyping something like this until they started shipping.
12-24-13, 05:02 PM
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What concerns me is they are sodering the batteries to the wheel! I wonder how long that soder will hold the battery considering the punishment the rear wheel takes on a daily basis.
12-26-13, 12:46 AM
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Not sure what makes you think they are soldering the battery to the wheel. The battery pack is encased in a large hub on the wheel.
12-26-13, 08:28 AM
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I agree! I'm still dreaming of a viable pedal-assist option for my very hilly, 36 mile roundtrip (occasional) commute. I hesitate to plunk down 2 or 3X more for a BionX kit, and I can only guess that the CW would have less power and range, given its smaller package.
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