The super lightweigh eBike is finally here!
Price: SGD 1250
Specification:
Main frame: Magnesium alloy
Total weight: 9kg
Wheel size: Front wheel, 12 inches, Rear wheel, 14 inches.
Folding: double folding (body fold + handle bar fold)
Folded size 65x65x33(cm)
Motor: 120W
Battery: Li-ion rechargeable battery (14.4V, 11Ah)
Max. Speed: 20km/h
Loading weight: 75kg
Range per charge: 25km
Operation temperature: -10 to 35
Watch the eBike video:
Elvira wants to try our bike because…
“I live in toa payoh and have an office there but am a freelancer and am mostly traveling round. Projects are mainly in the east at this moment”
Therefore she intended to combine JZ88 with MRT, Taxi or just ride all the way if weather and distance permit.
Apart from light weight and compact (within luggage limit of SMRT), she was attracted by the shopping trolley mode and really likes the theft-proof benefit.
When Elvira came over to collect the trial bike she told us that she lived in Holland for 12 years and just recently came back. Being exposed to how cycling can be part of everyday commute for most there, she feel strongly that she should be able to do so in Singapore. However, road safety has been a key concern here. Therefore when she read Francis’s blog post about cycling-to-work-in-Singapore (2004) she feel very strongly that commuting cycling can help her to keep fit and she should give our folding bike a try.
Elvira wanted to cycle back to Toa Payoh from Geylang East, which happen to be the same route as Francis took when he cycle to work. With a brief instruction she went off. 40 minutes late we got her SMS saying:
“I am back, thanks. I feel like flying!”.
From Zing Lim:
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Hello! This is a survey about cycling in Singapore. Whether you already cycle, don’t cycle or cannot cycle, I’d like to hear from you. I’m trying to measure the latent demand for cycling as a form of transport.
Not many people here cycle for transport. Too hot? Roads unsafe? No bike? Just don’t like cycling? And if we could change certain things, would you cycle for transport? Tell me and tell me why.
This survey is online and takes about 20 mins. Whether you like cycling or not, please share your honest opinion. And when you’re done, please pass the survey to your friends! Every response counts.
Here’s the link: http://abetterride.wordpress.com/
Many thanks,
Zing Lim
Amy told me it is Adriane who want the eBike and Adriane admitted that he want to use the eBike to join the lovecycling ride. I think that’s great! Looking forward to ride with you Amy and Adriane together!
Sam came later due to busy work but I can tell she really like the eBike. She said she enjoy riding with her children in the park. That’s really wonderful to hear- I think enjoying cycling as a family is the best way to develop bonding and also cultivate a sense of independent in children.
Now I’ve got only one more eBike to go. If you are interested please be fast!
email to: francis (at) dreamlab1.com or sms to 8831563
Cheers!
I was really touched seeing Fiz riding his son Aniq testing out the new eBike. You can see from the video Aniq is so exited and happy in his father’s arm riding the eBike. At first I was skeptic about carrying this model, not any more. I think it really can bring joy to many people who may not consider riding a bicycle before.
I knew I saw a little miracle, I’ll let Fiz explains:
“I have rheumatoid arthritis and I had my hip joints and knee joints replaced. Riding a normal bicycle can be very arduous for me. With the eBike model 2011, cycling becomes a “breeze”! It gives me the flexibility to switch between cycling/cruising mode. I used to think that, with my condition, it would be difficult for me and my son to indulge in cycling and spend more quality time together. Not anymore. I love it, the eBike is supercool.”