Member • Jul 22, 2013
Turn Any Regular Bike Into Electric Bike With Rubbee
The machine clamps to the seat-post with the help of a quick-release lever. It's designed in such a way that it will always be 'pressed down' on the rear tire so that the electric roller is always in contact with the rubber of the tire. The roller itself is made from a special polyurethane compound mix idea for maintaining the grip and not causing wearing of the tire.
Under its hood, the Rubbee has a powerful 14.4 volt, 280 Wh battery that powers the electric motor to deliver a top speed of about 25 Kmph. The battery will last for about 25 kilometers, which should be enough for most of the riders. The Rubbee adds only 6.5 Kgs to the overall weight. The battery can be fully charged in about 2 hours.
The machine can be controlled by a throttle mounted on the handlebar. We've a video from the official Kickstarter page, check it out below-