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Electric Bike Wheels

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Centinel Wheel Turns Your Bike Into an e-Bike

— May 26, 2015 — Autos
If you'd like to experience the ease and assistance of an electric bicycle but don't want to get rid of your regular bicycle, you might want to consider the Centinel Wheel -- a wheel that can be swapped out with your bike's rear wheel.

This wheel, which is set to be available first in a 26-inch wheel size, is equipped with a microcontroller and a pair of 180-watt motors that can be taken out for upgrading. A 24-volt 13-amp lithium-ion battery can be taken out for charging.

The Centinel Wheel is also fitted with a Bluetooth module that allows it to communicate with an app on iOS and Android smartphones. The app allows users to select their degree of electrical assistance. This degree of control is sure to be appreciated by cyclists, particularly those more accustomed to regular bikes.
Trend Themes
1. Swappable Electric Bike Wheels - The Centinel Wheel offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by allowing cyclists to transform their regular bicycles into e-bikes with a simple wheel swap.
2. Upgradeable Motorized Bike Wheels - The Centinel Wheel's modular design, with removable motors that can be upgraded, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to meet changing performance needs and keep up with advancements in electric bike technology.
3. Smart Connectivity for Electric Bike Wheels - Equipped with a Bluetooth module and a companion app, the Centinel Wheel paves the way for a disruptive innovation opportunity by integrating smart features and personalized control for electric bike riders.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The Centinel Wheel opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for bicycle manufacturers to offer modular and upgradeable electric bike wheel options, increasing the appeal and versatility of their products.
2. Electric Vehicle Technology - The Centinel Wheel showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the electric vehicle technology industry to explore modular and upgradeable components that can be integrated into various electric vehicles, expanding their functionality and compatibility.
3. Mobile Application Development - With the Centinel Wheel's companion app, the mobile application development industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity to create robust and user-friendly platforms that enhance the riding experience and offer advanced control features for electric bike users.
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