The world is (slowly) saying goodbye to the monopoly of traditional bicycles, to embrace an increasingly interesting share of e-bikes. Over time, the new possibilities of this medium will completely reinvent it. We've seen dozens of examples, and this IRIS eTrike is no exception.
With a plus: it's the fastest electric bike that can legally run on the roads.
A "supersonic" e-bike
IRIS eTrike is a creation of the English inventor Grant Sinclair, a guru of technological innovation. Sinclair is certain his e-bike surpasses all others on the market, both in design and speed.
About lightness I'd say we're in pretty good shape: this e-bike, 260 cm long, 94 cm wide and 128 cm high, weighs only 50 kg, battery included.
And the design? Three wheels: a front pair of 24-inch carbon BMX wheels and a 26-inch rear MTB wheel (also in carbon). The choice is between three Bafang mid-drive motors, 250 watts, 500 watts and 1000 watts, which allow the e-bike to exceed the speed of 48 km/h.
The future is a quick and safe shell
IRIS eTrike offers not only speed, but also safety and comfort. The frame of the e-bike is made of chrome-molybdenum steel with a special lightweight EPP foam structure, inspired by ski helmet technology.
To complete the setup, two gems. First, a built-in rear view camera that streams real-time video to your mobile device. Second, for smoggy days: a built-in HEPA air purification system.
Finally, the chrome-molybdenum steel frame and lightweight EPP foam construction offer exceptional safety.
In summary
IRIS eTrike is not just an ultra-fast e-bike; represents the potential image of how the electric bicycles of the future could evolve. A transformation that will not be limited to the basics, but will also include advanced design and safety features.
Of course, as with any innovative product, the question is whether the market will embrace these new ideas or stick to more traditional designs. Only time and pre-orders they will tell us if the IRIS eTrike really is a preview of the e-bikes of the future, but one thing is for sure: it is definitely exploring the limits of what an e-bike can be.
And we like that.
