Posted on 09/10/2021 12:43:42 PM PDT by Red Badger
The E-trace can reportedly climb 60-degree slopes - Arosno
For cyclists in many parts of the world, the arrival of winter signals the end of proper outdoor bike riding. Well, they might want to check out the Arosno E-trace, as it's designed specifically for cycling in the snow.
Created by French entrepreneurs Romain Faure and Agathe Lebaron, the E-Trace is sort of a recumbent electric-assist tricycle. Instead of wheels, though, it has two steerable polyethylene skis in front, and a Camso snowmobile-style rubber track in the back.
As the rider pedals, they spin up a rear sprocket wheel via a chain that's routed through the trike's aluminum alloy frame. That sprocket engages the track, causing it to turn, thus moving the vehicle forward.
The rider's pedalling effort is augmented by a 250-watt Sachs RS motor, which is powered by a removable 48-volt lithium battery. This arrangement is claimed to deliver a top motor-assisted speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) and a battery range of up to 45 km (28 miles) per charge.
The E-trace should be delivered to customers in November 2022 - Arosno
The whole thing reportedly tips the scales at 45 kg (99 lb), and can support a maximum rider weight of 120 kg (265 lb). Some of its other features include 45 mm of front suspension; an Enviolo continuously variable gearbox; a Magura MT5 eSTOP hydraulic disc brake; plus a 550-lumen Supernova Mini 2 Pro headlight and a Supernova E3 tail light. A rack for carrying a second battery is an optional extra.
If the Arosno E-trace sounds like your cup of tea, you can pre-order one now via the company website. The total cost, due before the planned delivery next November, will be €6,690 (about US$7,904).
You can see the vehicle in action, in the video below. Potential buyers might also want to check out Envo's Electric SnowBike Kit, which replaces an existing mountain bike's front and rear wheels with a ski and an electric-assist rubber track, respectively.
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I want one.
Just think I could ride that 3 blocks over to a frozen Medicine Lake!
Well to be honest, I’d rather have a fat tire bike no motor. I want to use Barba power. Bring on the snow!!
Electric vehicle ping!...................
That is SO COOL! What a brilliant concept. Plus it’s quiet...none of the snowmobile noise polluting the peaceful woods and fields.
That would be the 2 stroke machines.
You don't hear the engine at all of my 4 stroke Skidoo Expedition, just the track.
“Electric assist” = motorcycle.
or if being pedantic - moped.
I didn’t know the 4-stroke machines were that quiet. Thanks for letting me know.
I rented a house on the golf course in Pinetop, Arizona 45 years ago and, when the first big snow came down, all I heard was the ring-ring-ding-ding-ring-brrrring-brrringggg of the snow machines on the fairways. I’ll never forget that racket! So you see I am WAY out of date on the machines.
You're only partly out of date.
The majority of snowmobiles are still 2 strokes, sounding as you describe.
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