The Copenhagen Wheel uses an in-built electric motor in the rear wheel to transform a standard bicycle into a smart and fast electric hybrid bike that makes commuting more appealing.
Superpedestrian’s Copenhagen Wheel contains a motor, batteries, multiple sensors and, wireless connectivity. It is also easy to install on most commuter bikes. The electric wheel learns how you pedal, sensing how fast you want to go from the effort you apply, and then multiplies your pedal power by three to ten times, according to the company.
Regenerative braking allows the wheel to capture energy when braking or going downhill, which is stored in the integrated 40V lithium battery. It takes four hours to fully charge an empty battery.
The Copenhagen Wheel expands the limits of everything you feel capable of doing on a bicycle.
Asaf Biderman – CEO, Superpedestrian.
Why you should care
More than half the world’s population lives in cities, and this percentage continues to rise with rapid urbanisation, making congestion and urban air pollution a growing challenge. With the use of technology, design, and smart data, the Copenhagen Wheel aims to encourage more people to choose cycling as their preferred mode of urban transportation, thereby reducing congestion and air pollution.
How the Global Goals are addressed
Good Health and Well-Being
The stylish Copenhagen Wheel could make it more attractive for more people to consider cycling as their preferred mode of urban transport, helping to promote healthier living in cities.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Electrifying standard bikes can make it more attractive for people to use their bicycles for commuting instead of buying cars for the purpose.
Climate Action
If every country had the same rate of cycling as Denmark, from which the design was inspired, countries could cut transport emissions by a quarter.
Superpedestrian
Superpedestrian is focused on developing single and double-occupancy vehicles for trips under 50 miles. We specialise in developing human-enhancing technologies which enable the creation of small vehicles that are both nimble and a joy to ride.
Global Goals addressed
