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Might-E Wheel, Abigail Grills, Daniel Doke, Jared O'Rourke, Zach Jesberger
Might-E Wheel, Abigail Grills, Daniel Doke, Jared O'Rourke, Zach Jesberger
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Electric bikes are proving to be an increasingly reliable source of transportation, but with large price tags and existing conversion kits proving too complicated and unapproachable for the average user, commuters are failing to consider electric bicycles as an option. A prototype of a wireless, rear-wheel replacement to convert a bicycle from manual to full-power electric was built. This motorized wheel is called Might-E Wheel. Might-E Wheel was designed as the most approachable and user-friendly way to convert a bicycle from manual to full-power electric. Might-E Wheel was able to achieve a top speed of 27.5 km/h, a range of …