"Remember the Cyclotron from SWAT Kats, that enclosed motorcycle where the rider sat inside a protective cockpit instead of perched on top like a regular bike? The IRIS eTrike looks like someone pulled that 1990s animation concept into reality, then made it street legal and available for around £10,000. Grant Sinclair's creation wraps you in carbon fiber and acrylic while filtering the air you breathe, protecting you from weather and impacts,"
"The structure uses a carbon fiber monocoque shell with integrated impact absorbing elements, the same construction philosophy you see in race cars and high end velomobiles. A 48V battery feeds motors ranging from 250W to 1000W depending on which regulations you want to play with. The result hits around 30 mph, travels roughly 30 to 50 miles per charge depending on source and configuration,"
The IRIS eTrike encloses the rider in a carbon-fiber monocoque shell with an aviation-grade acrylic canopy that filters air and provides integrated impact protection and weather shielding. A 48V battery powers motors from 250W to 1000W, producing about 30 mph and delivering 30–50 miles per charge depending on configuration. The vehicle remains classed as an electrically assisted pedal cycle in the UK, allowing teenagers to ride without insurance or a license. Design reverses the typical bicycle-first approach by starting from a capsule and integrating pedals and drivetrain inside. Price is around £10,000.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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