Born out of a highly successful Kickstarter pledge, where 204 backers pledged more than £125,000 between them, London-based JIVR is now entering production with its chainless, folding electric bike.
Designed for hassle-free commuting, a 350w motor at the JIVR’s front wheel gives assistance for up to 20 miles while a chainless, sealed drivetrain at the rear makes the JIVR a true hybrid.
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JIVR's clever, asymmetric design can fold in four simple moves
Keeping those transmission components within the JIVR’s frame also makes for a machine without the trouser tearing, gunky drivetrain of most folding bikes. Depending on the regulations where you live, the JIVR can be throttled up to 16mph or 20mph (25km/h or 32km/h) through a flick of the right wrist. Once you’re out of juice, a regular power outlet can fully charge the JIVR in just 90mins.
Unlike many e-bikes, an unassisted JIVR isn’t too frightening a prospect, that’s thanks to a complete claimed weight of sub 15kg (33lbs) – and that’s including the internal battery. Compare that with a Brompton, which can total 13kg without assistance, and we’d suggest it’s a very reasonable figure.
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