Clive Sinclair is best remembered for his ill-fated battery-powered trike, the C-5 – a vehicle which despite being derided as dangerous and under-powered sold 17,000 units. Undeterred, Sir Clive has unveiled the X-1, an electric recumbent bicycle fitted with an acrylic canopy.
The bicycle will sell for £595 when it goes on sale in July 2011.
To its advantage, the X-1 is competitively priced for an electric bicycle, includes protection from the weather and its reclined seating position is highly efficient. However, it may be more difficult to store, park and filter through traffic than a conventional bicycle.
Yannick Read at the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “I have seen a pre-production X-1 being ridden in central London and whilst it looked well-finished the low-speed handling appeared a little skittish.”
| Sinclair X1 | Specifications |
|---|---|
| . | The X-1 electric vehicle can drive 10 miles for just £0.10p (based on an average weight passenger using pedal assistance) |
| . | lightweight rechargeable battery pack (24v Lithium Polymer pack supplied, secondary pack available as an option at extra cost of £50) |
| . | A super-efficient MCR pancake motor is linked to rear wheel by fixed gear drive chain (motor rated at 190 watts, wheel size: 16”) |
| . | Front and rear disc brakes |
| . | Adjustable suede-covered handlebars to suit any position |
| . | Waterproof Acrylic bubble protects driver and includes integral roll cage frame bonded to monocoque chassis |
| . | Reclining nylon seat – highly comfortable on long or short journeys. |
| . | Superlight construction using carbon fibre lower shell and steel chassis (weight: 30 kilos) |
| . | built-in front and rear lights to aid visibility) |
| . | X-1 dimensions: 209×140×69cm |
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philippe blin
Peux on trouver a cycle X1 ? Is it possible to buy a X1 NEW or Second hand ? Where ?????
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