Hycon Bike has unveiled Hycon, a folding electric bicycle that will favor micromobility in cities, as its engine will ease the arrival of its users to the selected destination, as well as its convenient storage that makes it a piece that can be stored anywhere, avoiding encumbrances.
In addition, it has a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), which was used a few seasons ago in Formula 1. It is responsible for recovering the energy expended by the bicycle in each braking, storing it and then converting it into power for when necessary, providing additional horsepower.
KERS was one of the revolutionary technologies that was part of F1, together with the Aerodynamic Reduction System (DRS). Recovering the energy caused by heavy braking of the single-seaters, it gave extra kilometers that could be used on the main straight of the championship circuits.
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It came into effect in 2009 and was further developed in 2012, but has not been used for some seasons now, unlike the DRS which is still active. The inspiration for Hycon Bike may have come from the top class of world motorsport to make Hycon efficient, “recyclable” and powerful.
The bike’s technical features include 24-inch tires, a folding frame made of high-strength steel for comfort, strength and low weight, and an optional all-in-one electric assist system.
The folding system provides a small frame for storage, making it ideal for commuting to the office or any other activity that does not require immediate use once the selected destination is reached. Two configurations can be selected for its use: City and Gravel.
The former is adapted to the city by offering a horizontal handlebar, while the Gravel option gives the classic two-tier format. The Hycon bike’s motor is located in the rear wheel hub and offers 250 W of power with a maximum torque of 40 Nm. The firm in charge of its manufacture claims that it can travel between 45 and 60 kilometers.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
