Nouvelle recherche technique pour la Cab-Bike

 

January 2008: New Window Seals

the windows are hold now with a professionally designed seal which we have developed in the same way as in the automobile industry. It results in an optimal holding and window shape. It also allows a better assembling and desassembling of the windows.

 

January 2008: New Front Window

the new front window glides on a very smooth profile with internally built-in PVC sliding U-profiles. This improvement allows not only a better gliding of the front window but it can be adjusted easier. The external finish is very professionall.

 

June 2007: additional 3-Speed Gearbox as mid-drive = 42 speeds.

The Rohloff-Hub has not only 14-speeds but it also has a 526% gear range. Nevertheless some velomobiles need more gears in the mountains and when riding downhill. Therefore we have developed an additional 3-speed gearbox which we have installed just after the mid-drive. The result is a mid-gearbox with an additional gear ratio of 0.75/1.0/1.33. It means an additional 177,3% gear range. A Cab-Bike with a Rohloff-hub and a 3-speed mid-drive has a total of 42-speeds and 933% gear range.

April 2007: Mid-Drive

we have developed a mid-drive to optimise the chain-line. Now one chain goes in a complete straight line from the front chain-wheel to the mid-drive. An additional chain goes also at a straight line from the mid-drive to the rear sprocket. This construction results in an optimal chain-line which optimises chain drag and riders power imput.

November 2006: electric assistance

The first new electric assistance from BionX was already installed by our distributer Bluvelo in Canada. The motor looks really great and any USA and Canada potential clients should contact bluevelo´s customer service ASAP. Just jump on the plain and visit Ray Mickevicius in Toronto.

We are developing the rather complecated electronik to fullfill the legal needs for Europe. Our test in Europe should start at the end of November.

October 2006: nouveau support de siègeSit braket

Le support de siège du Cab-Bike n'est pas assez rigide latéralement. Pour résoudre ce problème, nous avons mis au point un nouveau support de siège en forme de U et en alliage, fixé à l'arrière du siège. Le siège demeure tout aussi ajustable mais il est maintenant plus stable. Un autre avantage est que le support n'est pas fixé sur le côté du siège qui n'est donc pas endommagé.

Pour les usagers de grande taille, le support en U est un peu plus court. Ainsi le siège peut reculer jusqu'au fond.

Tous les nouveaux Cab-Bikes (Cabin et Speedster) seront munis de ce nouveau support dès la fin d'octobre 2006.

 

October 2006: new "stainless steel" Swingarm

We have introduce a new steel swingarm in May 2006 with lots of advandtages e.g the possibility of installing different type of hub-gears e.i. from suppliers like Rohloff, Shimano, Sram and Sturmey Archer. At the same time we can assemble standard external gears e.g. from Shimano and Sram. Also the new type of swing arm allows the installation of the most modern electric support systems which are installed as hub-motors e.g. Bion-X.

Since some users have found the new steel swing arm to be a bit heavy we have developed a completly new swing arm made of stainless steel. The newest swing arm is not only much lighter but it does not take any rust.

Tous les nouveaux Cab-Bikes (Cabin et Speedster) seront munis de ce nouveau support dès la fin d'octobre 2006.

 

September 2006: smooth clean Cabinen bonet

We have improved the "Cabin" bonet of the Cab-Bike. The air-inlet tunnel as the wind shild braket ware fasten by small nuts and bolts. We have developed a new system which do not need that type of construction. Not only the service gets simplified but also the wind shild slides smoothly. The technical improvement comes along with a much cleaner and fine design which make the hole Cab-Bike more attractive. You can see the new look on the folloing picture.

Tous les nouveaux Cab-Bikes "Cabin" seront munis de ce nouveau support dès la fin de septembre 2006.

 

July 2006: separable rear boot area (luggage area)

Up til now it was rather difficult to repair a flat rear tyre. We have made a new developement which allows the complete rear part of the Cab-Bike (the top and the bottom area) to be separated in a very simple way. The job is done even without using any tools. The whole block can be separated from the monocoque chassis allowing a great access to the rear tyre and driving system for any repair or technical assistances. Assembling the whole block is very simple as well.

Tous les nouveaux Cab-Bikes (Cabin et Speedster) seront munis de ce nouveau support dès la fin d'octobre 2006.