The Faraday Porteur electric bike helps you reach your destination in style
« Back to Article
The Faraday Porteur's batteries allow approximately 10-15 miles of full pedal-assist riding
The Porteur's lights feature an ambient sensor which triggers them automatically
The Porteur sports Avid mechanical disc brakes
Faraday Bicycles is named after British physicist Michael Faraday
The production version of the Porteur's frame is constructed from TIG welded 4130 chromoly steel, handmade in the USA
The production version of the Porteur has a Brooks B17 leather saddle
The Porteur charges in just 45 minutes
Lithium batteries are hidden away in the bike's double top tubes
The production version of the Porteur features an 8 speed Shimano Alfine internally geared hub
The Porteur's front rack allows up to 30 pounds of of weight to be carried
The front rack is interchangeable and can be swapped for a smaller or larger size
An e-ink display on the handlebar controller tells you how much battery you have at a glance
The boost mode is activated via a thumb switch on the handlebars
The production model Porteur has waterproof bamboo fenders
The Porteur comes in small, medium and large sizes of 51 cm (20 inches) 54.5 cm (21.4 inches) and 59 cm (23.2 inches), respectively
The collector's edition frame is made from millet-brazed 4130 chromoly steel, handmade by Paul Sadoff of Rock Lobster Cycles
The collector's edition saddle is a Brooks Swallow Ti
Lower pledge points offered on the Kickstarter campaign include $15 for a poster of the bike and $35 for a t-shirt
Article Summary
The Faraday Porteur electric bicycle stole hearts when it won the Oregon Manifest bicycle competition last year for IDEO and Rock Lobster, but was never intended to be sold. However, lead IDEO designer Adam Vollmer was so enamored with the fruit of his labor that he founded Faraday Bicycles in order to bring the Porteur to market.
« Back to The Faraday Porteur electric bike helps you reach your destination in style
Other Images from this Gallery
Related Articles
-
The VeloMini folding electric bike
4th August, 2010
-
Green Wheel - 3 in 1 wireless electric bicycle hub motor
23rd February, 2009
-
nPower PEG uses motion to charge mobile devices
10th January, 2009
-
Double the fun: Kid Balance bike/scooter design
13th December, 2008
-
DK City's folding electric bicycle by Robrady
7th January, 2010
-
Svepa city bike
15th May, 2008
