FOCUS E-PERFORMANCE
as and viable project sketches. However, the majo- rity of these visions never make it off the drawing board. Concepts with no practical implementation are not open to assessment. Drawings are easier to visualise, but a ridable model is the only way of truly evaluating an e-bike. That’s why the PROJECT Y always also looks finished, even though it’s actually still in the prototype phase. After all, a test ride reveals the faults and issues that we cannot see in drawings. Despite everything, it is an ongoing project and we would like to invite you to get involved and provide us with your feedback. The PROJECT Y concepts don’t strictly ever have to make it to mass production... but they can, if they rouse enough interest.
PROJECT Y is our platform for the electric future. A playground for innovations and a forum where dreams are the topic of conversation. Here is whe- re we showcase what is possible. Designs and ideas conceived by passionate cyclists – our engineers and product managers. We offer approaches wi- thout strict definitions. The Y in PROJECT Y stands for ‚Why‘: Why is the current technology going in only one direction? We scrutinise the developments in our industry and blaze new trails when the cycling industry is already following established well-tra- velled routes. We want to inspire, collect feedback and encourage discussion. The right arm of the Y symbolizes the new paths we are taking. The actual implementation of the project plays a decisive role in this respect. In the past, we have seen a wealth of ideas concerning e-bikes – both futuristic utopi-
PROJECT Y FORUMS TO DATE
THE FUTURE OF RACING BIKES // 2017
assistance only kicks in when you really need it. On slopes, off-road or when setting off – whenever it‘s possible to eke out a little more. In all other respects, the PROJECT Y offers the same ride characteristics as a standard racing bike. There is no pedal resistance. At less than 12 kg, the bike is really light and fast. Wherever weight becomes an issue (e.g. going uphill), the drive kicks in and as- sists you with up to 400 watts of additional power. The assistance feels completely natural at 25 km/h and you get the very best out of your ride. The fu- ture of racing bikes offers maximum performance in every situation.
Ever since its initial conception, the racing bike has always been a symbol of humanity’s aspirations for top performance. It unites the age-old longing for speed with the technological progress of performan- ce sports equipment bringing record performances to the streets. This is exactly where our focus lies, but we are blazing a new trail. When the bike is considered separately from the ri- der’s performance, potential is lost. When it comes to top performance, it is essential for man and ma- chine to function as one. We want maximum per- formance at all times and on every leg of the ride, so we are integrating an electric motor to provide assistance in those critical situations. However, the
THE LIGHTEST ELECTRIC RACING MOUNTAIN BIKE // 2016
· PLANNED BATTERY CAPACITY 250 Wh · WEIGHT MOTOR appr. 1,950 g · WEIGHT BATTERY appr. 1,300 g
· WEIGHT DRIVE UNIT 1,450 g (incl. spider) · MAX. PEAK POWER 400 W · AVERAGE MAX. POWER 250 W
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