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Why is the FLIT-16 single speed?
We have a single speed set up (38T to 9T) that is perfect for city riding. When you’re pulling away or going uphill the responsive rear hub motor gives enough assistance that you don’t feel the need to drop down to a lower gear. When you get to ...
Are there any plans for a belt drive?
Belt drives currently available from reputable manufacturers (eg. Gates) do not permit the use of small sprockets/pulleys as this significantly reduces the lifespan of the belt. This is because running a belt around a small sprocket significantly ...
How to fold and unfold the pedals
FOLDING THE PEDALS To fold, place your thumb on the pedal arm and fingers on the pedal. Squeeze, and then lift the pedal up. You should always make sure that you fold the pedals before folding the bike. UNFOLDING THE PEDALS To unfold, spin the ...
What is the range of a FLIT bike?
For both the M2 and FLIT-16 about 50 km (30 miles), depending on the level of assistance chosen and the type of terrain being ridden on. Example range from tests = 30.1 miles (50km) for a 90kg rider, on varied terrain, at level 3 assistance.
Do small wheels make the bike less stable?
In terms of wheel size a larger wheel will make a bike more self-stable (i.e. if you push it down a road without a rider on it it will stay upright as long as it travels above a certain speed) due to increased gyroscopic forces. Being self-stable ...