SunCycles Electric Fatbike

SunCycles

Suncycles Electric Fatbike is an electric bicycle made in Namibia.

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Product description Brand name and product description

SunCycle Electric Fatbike is an electric bicycle that targets African commuters – ranging from children, senior citizens and people with disabilities. The bicycles run on a battery that can be charged from solar power or through an electric 220 V AC power plug.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

SunCycles

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ 2167 USD (32,000 ND)^{Converted August 8, 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Conventional bicycles

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Commuting children, senior citizens and people with disabilities in Africa

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

SunCycles can either retrofit a standard bicycle or make an e-bike from scratch.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can get an original e-bike from the manufacturer’s site or go to the manufacturer’s workshop to convert a bike to an e-bike.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

200^{Interview with manufacturer}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Maximum load capacity (kg)

100 kg + passenger ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Specifications:

BAFANG geared back hub motor 500 W, < 120 km range, display, kill switch, brake levers
48V 7/13/17.5 Ah Li-Ion Battery
Alu-hydro formed frame
26×4.5 inch or 29×2.35 inch tires
RST front shocks
A5 air back suspension
Shimano 8 speed gear cassette
Tektro 180 mm cable disc brakes

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users can refer to the user manual available online or contact the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Battery, motor, controller, sensor, LCD display, solar kit

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

20000 km or 1000 charges, whichever comes first^{Interview with manufacturer}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer seeks to provide e-bike solutions to all corners of the African continent.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None on the whole bike, but on the different parts (battery, motor, etc.) to evaluate component lifetime^{Interview with manufacturer}

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third party tests have been conducted.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The users are required to wear helmets while riding a bicycle as per Namibia’s Road Traffic and Transport Regulations. The manufacturer also provides safety tips in the user manual concerning battery maintenance and tire pressure.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

A charging system – either an electrical grid or a solar panel system – is needed to recharge each bicycle.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Fishman, E. and Cherry. C., 2015, E-bikes in the Mainstream: Reviewing a Decade of Research, Transport Reviews, 36(1), pp. 72-91.

Rose, G., 2012, E-bikes and urban transportation: emerging issues and unresolved questions, Transportation, 39(1), pp. 81-96.

Fyhri, A. and Fearnley, N., 2015, Effects of e-bikes on bicycle use and mode share, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 36, pp. 45-52.

Schleinitz, K., Petzoldt, T., Franke-Bartholdt, L., Krems, J. and Gehlert, T., 2017, The German Naturalistic Cycling Study – Comparing cycling speed of riders of different e-bikes and conventional bicycles, Safety Science, 92, pp. 290-297.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

It is considered a conventional bicycle in Namibia and South Africa as it is under 30 kg. It fulfills the regulations of Euro Pedelec Norm.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None^{Interview with manufacturer}

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None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

SunCycles

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ 2167 USD (32,000 ND)^{Converted August 8, 2019}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Conventional bicycles

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Commuting children, senior citizens and people with disabilities in Africa

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

SunCycles can either retrofit a standard bicycle or make an e-bike from scratch.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can get an original e-bike from the manufacturer’s site or go to the manufacturer’s workshop to convert a bike to an e-bike.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

200^{Interview with manufacturer}

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Maximum load capacity (kg)

100 kg + passenger ^{Interview with manufacturer}

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Specifications:

BAFANG geared back hub motor 500 W, < 120 km range, display, kill switch, brake levers
48V 7/13/17.5 Ah Li-Ion Battery
Alu-hydro formed frame
26×4.5 inch or 29×2.35 inch tires
RST front shocks
A5 air back suspension
Shimano 8 speed gear cassette
Tektro 180 mm cable disc brakes

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users can refer to the user manual available online or contact the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Battery, motor, controller, sensor, LCD display, solar kit

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

20000 km or 1000 charges, whichever comes first^{Interview with manufacturer}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer seeks to provide e-bike solutions to all corners of the African continent.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

None on the whole bike, but on the different parts (battery, motor, etc.) to evaluate component lifetime^{Interview with manufacturer}

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third party tests have been conducted.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

A charging system – either an electrical grid or a solar panel system – is needed to recharge each bicycle.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Fishman, E. and Cherry. C., 2015, E-bikes in the Mainstream: Reviewing a Decade of Research, Transport Reviews, 36(1), pp. 72-91.

Rose, G., 2012, E-bikes and urban transportation: emerging issues and unresolved questions, Transportation, 39(1), pp. 81-96.

Fyhri, A. and Fearnley, N., 2015, Effects of e-bikes on bicycle use and mode share, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 36, pp. 45-52.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

It is considered a conventional bicycle in Namibia and South Africa as it is under 30 kg. It fulfills the regulations of Euro Pedelec Norm.^{Interview with manufacturer}

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

None^{Interview with manufacturer}

Other information

None

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