About Project
For our senior project at The College of New Jersey, our team is designing a kit that can be used to add a motor to a bicycle to turn it into a power-assisted bicycle. This would be a reliable and energy efficient mode of transportation that can be used for everyday errands and transportation. Compared to buying a full electric bicycle, offering this as a kit will provide a cheaper option to people who already own bicycles, and promote bicycling as a viable mean of transportation.
Goals
Produce a power assisted bike kit to:
- Assist the rider with climbing hills
- Increase travel range
- Minimally alter the weight and balance of the bike
- Help weak riders
- Provide a smooth and natural feeling riding experience
Design
The kit should have the following traits:
- Easy to install
- Low cost
- Replace as few original components of the bike as possible
- Low Weight (should not add more than 15 lbs)
- Good Range (Preferably 15-20 miles)
- Durable
Last Edited: 11/6/12