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Electric bicycle that fits in a backpack - a new development of young specialists
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
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The young engineers at ImpossibleTechnology knew from the very beginning of their project that their development should be more than just a folding bicycle.
The experts decided that the new product should be so compact that the electric bike could easily fit into a backpack, in addition, the design should be lightweight, which would allow you to take it with you without much difficulty. However, in practice, it turned out to be not so easy to create a compact, lightweight and durable bicycle with an electric motor.
As a result, engineers developed a completely new bicycle design with a round frame, thanks to which it was possible to achieve an even distribution of the load. The developers installed the seat and handlebars at the same height, as a result of which both the front and rear wheels carry equal weight.
As the main material for the frame, the specialists chose carbon fiber, which made the structure light and incredibly strong.
In the middle of the frame there is a connecting box made of high-strength steel (by the way, there are not many steel parts in the bike). The steel box will easily withstand both the weight of the cyclist and everyday loads (the new product can withstand up to 85 kg).
To save space, the developers combined the transport case with the seat. The case has a superhydrophobic coating that protects the bike and charger from moisture and allows it to be ready for use in any weather.
The new product also has a compact and lightweight disc motor, but at the same time it has enough power to allow you to travel up to 25 km (at normal speed). The electric bike battery has a capacity of 2900 mAh and allows you to travel 45 minutes at a speed of 20 km / h.
The most difficult process in development for the specialists was choosing a motor that would correspond to the idea of the young engineers.
During the testing of the prototype electric bicycle, the existing engine was improved, but the developers promised that electric bicycles with an engine developed specifically for the new product (it is assumed that this will be a DC valve motor) will go into serial production.
The existing speed controller was also modified for the prototype, but the team of engineers from ImpossibleTechnology promises to develop their own controller by the start of serial production.
Riding the new compact electric bike (which the creators have named Impossible) is quite simple and does not require any special training. To ride, you just need to point the wheel in the right direction and enjoy the ride (without pressing or pedaling).
The developers are raising funds on a special website called Kickstarter, which helps to realize the creative ideas of young professionals. If successful, the developers will adapt the electric bike for use by developing a number of accessories that will be sold in the ImpossibleTechnology online store.
If funding is sufficient, it will take the company approximately eight months to begin production and reach the market.