I'm designing a modern city bike that generates its own energy — think off-grid charging, sustainable transport, and a sleek look. Just a super quick survey (2 mins max) to help me find out who it's really for. Would love your input! https://forms.gle/ApvogUWbzqvmUTe66
by Late_Sport_61
5 Comments
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For me a bike has to give me that „oh, i wanna ride it!“-Feeling. And this design doesnt at all.
Hub dynamos exist already, and don’t have to look like that. Wind energy off you riding your bike is a non starter, you’d never generate enough power to charge anything. for fun – here is an olympic cyclist trying to toast a slice of bread. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4O5voOCqAQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4O5voOCqAQ) it’s a 700W toaster. You’re better off integrating solar panels into something for a static charge while parked… even then.
Dynamo hub works well for long distances
I can’t imagine pedalling a bike with 2 dynamos+wind turbines. That’s must be soooo hard.
Also for commuters, charge your phone at home.
For uber eats drivers, charge your phone using an e-bike that allows you to use the battery.
Adding a wind turbine is a stupid idea. Using a hub dynamo will convert the energy the rider is creating into electrical energy with significantly better efficiency.
You lost people, and the concept of basic physics, at ”generates its own energy”.