At CES, the Swedish company Cake introduced a new model of electric bike for “commercial” users – a cargo novelty Åik with the connection of additional batteries provides a range of up to 360 km without recharging.
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According to the company, the bike can be used for a variety of tasks, from courier delivery to, for example, patrolling. It is noteworthy that, in contrast to from other models company, the Åik is classified as a Class 2 in the US, which in many cases equates it to ordinary bicycles, so that a driver’s license is not required to operate.
The model uses a tubular aluminum frame, seat and handlebar height adjustment, Ergon saddle and handlebars are used. In the basic configuration, the novelty has a single 750 Wh battery located behind the saddle, it will last for 119.8 km of travel. At the same time, two additional batteries can be mounted on the sides of the rear pillar, which will increase the cruising range to 360 km. Batteries can be used to power electronics, power tools and even cooler bags, which can be especially important for couriers delivering groceries in hot weather.
The speed limit is 32 km/h. The bike received an electric motor with a power of 500 W (peak power 1 kW), torque is 100 Nm. Three driving modes are supported and even “walking help”. The Enviolo Extreme automatic gearshift system, optimized for the truck version, is used. The maximum load capacity is 200kg (including the 30kg weight of the bike itself, the rider, each of the 5.4kg batteries and of course the load). It uses 20-inch wheels with proprietary 3-inch tires, as well as four-piston hydraulic brakes. Optionally, the device can be supplemented with LED-optics.
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The telematics module, designed for corporate buyers, is equipped with GPS, Bluetooth and GSM (allows it to work with the Cake App and Fleet Management App), and can be integrated with third-party programs. There are “security screws”, seat latches and a GPS tracking system for the location of the bike, allowing you to remotely activate an audible alarm.
The Åik is available to order now for $6,470, with deliveries scheduled for May. Cake says buyers can expect a wide range of accessories to go on sale with the bike.
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