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Diminutive E-Bike Drive Systems

The 'FreeFlow' Drive Offers An Unmatched Power-To-Weight Ratio

— April 8, 2022 — Tech
FreeFlow Technologies, a Scotland-based startup that is developing solutions that combine the advantages of e-bikes with the appearance and riding experience of conventional bicycles, has launched a compact new e-bike drive system that achieves a spectacular power-to-weight ratio that makes it possible for the product to be eased into bottom brackets of bikes.

The eponymous FreeFlow e-bike drive system weighs between 2.5 and 3.5 kg, but is capable of churning out up to 290 watts of peak power. Due to this excellent power-to-weight ratio, this e-bike drive system is capable of offering assisted speeds of up to 25 km/h, with a charging time of only four to five hours for its battery.

What's more, these features are all promised within a relatively compact system that can easily be used in conjunction with bicycle frames without getting in the way of your pedaling.

Image Credit: FreeFlow
Trend Themes
1. Diminutive E-bike Drive Systems - The shift towards the production of compact e-bike drive systems highlights the need for continued innovation in the bike industry.
2. Power-to-weight Ratio Advancements - Improvements in power-to-weight ratios of e-bike drive systems have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach cycling as a form of transportation.
3. Combining Advantages of E-bikes and Conventional Bicycles - Combining the best features of e-bikes and traditional bicycles has the potential to draw in a new market of bike enthusiasts looking for a sleeker alternative to traditional e-bikes.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Compact e-bike drive systems present an opportunity for the bicycle manufacturing industry to provide consumers with a more streamlined e-bike experience.
2. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - Innovations in e-bike drive systems could inform advancements in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry.
3. Sustainable Transportation - Continued advancements in e-bikes and their drive systems could facilitate an increase in sustainable transportation options.
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