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Pedal Only TWIKE
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Written on: 04 February 2011 [15:47]
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Miraculor
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registered since: 04.02.2011
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Is there an pedal only version of the Twike ? I live real close to work I am looking for a cheap 2 place (to drop my daughter at school) closed vehicle. I really love the look of the Twike but I don't need the batteries and the motor. |
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Written on: 06 February 2011 [20:09]
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ecoadmin
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registered since: 20.07.2007
Posts: 585
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Hi Miraculor, There isn't. Only the first Twike (Twike I) shown at the Expo in Vancouver in 1986, was such a vehicle without electric motor. It remained a prototype but was developed further and and engine was added plus all the accessories to make it street legal. What you are looking for is probably a 'Velomobile' like the Go-One. http://www.go-one.us/ But usually these vehicles are for single occupancy only. Twike 890
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Written on: 08 February 2011 [14:18]
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Miraculor
Topic creator
registered since: 04.02.2011
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Thanks for the information ecoadmin. Can you drive the Twike with no power left in the batteries ? I thinking of buying a used Twike and removing the batteries. My problem is that I don't think the Twike is street legal as a car or motor assisted bike in Quebec. |
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Written on: 10 February 2011 [10:24]
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ecoadmin
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registered since: 20.07.2007
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It's too heavy to be driven by muscle power only. Basic empty weight is around 240kgs. On a flat road you are able to keep the speed at around 20km/h, but it's almost impossible to start driving from a standstill. About driving the Twike in Canada, I suggest you get in touch with the Manufacturer in Germany, http://www.twike.com or with someone from the US or Canada who is driving a Twike. There are a few US Twike owners, some are also active in this forum, not sure though if they can help you with legal issues in Canada. Ther is also a Twike Canada Website, although it is not maintained anymore. You may wanna try to contact them anyway.... http://twike.ca/ Cheers, Stefan Twike 890
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Written on: 11 February 2011 [12:11]
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iamian
 
registered since: 23.02.2009
Posts: 110
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I wonder how light the Twike could get stripped down to? I thought the ~246 kg was including batteries , Motor, etc. I don't know the weight of the EV components. Maybe keep a small lightweight battery to run things like headlights and turn signals. I know in some countries they use pedal cabs ... those have one person doing the pedaling for 2 passengers , although I don't think those are fully enclosed ... only partially enclosed. RE & Efficiency enthusiast
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Written on: 13 February 2011 [12:56]
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ecoadmin
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registered since: 20.07.2007
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The 240-250 kgs includes motor and everything. But it's a basic Twike without carpets, CD player, acrylic windshield, interior light, standard battery, etc... In Germany Twike's must have a windshield from car safety glass which adds additional safety but also weight. Newly delivered Twikes are around 280-320 kgs depending on installed equipment. The battery itself is about 40-90 kgs, and offers therefore the biggest potential for weight (and range) reduction. Twike 890
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