eROAD

eROAD is an innovative electrical road bike that achieves several feats by offering an innovative autonomous mode in the world of electrical bike. This innovation allows to keep on with the sporting spirit and ethics of an environmentally friendly road bike: in autonomous mode you can discover even more ambitious spaces using only the energy that you have produced and stored while rolling! [si vous souhaitez accéder à la version française du projet, veuillez vous rendre dans le projet eROAD_FR]

Date of establishment :

25/03/19

Author :

ADMINISTRATEUR CauticNetwork

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eROAD, the electrical road bike

More and more eBikes are being produced everyday. Electrical Road bikes are offering a unique cycling experience thanks to their mix of two words : sport and engineering. eBikes are getting lighter, batteries allow to go further... but what about the autonomy ?

 

eROAD achieves several feats by offering an innovative standalone mode in the world of electrical road bike. This innovation allows to keep on with the sporting spirit and ethics of an environmentally friendly road bike: in autonomous mode you go to discover even more ambitious spaces using only the energy that you have produced and stored while rolling!

 

Above one of the eROAD "design" tracks, the appearance of which can still evolve

 

What is eROAD ?

eROAD offers a unique concept of 2-in-1 electrical road bike: a traditional road bike with a light and innovative design enriched with a removable electric module, which allows a complete electric autonomy if desired.
eROAD is configured for different cyclosportive uses thanks to its integrated bike console or mobile application:

1. Training Mode, to prepare for a competition
2. Fitness Mode, to stay healthy
3. Discovery Mode, for the fun of exploring

 

In addition, these 3 modes eROAD also allows to manage assistance like most e-bikes by selecting one of the 4 levels of assistance from the most economical to the most powerful.

When you decide to ride using the electric module, with a simple click you configure the behavior of your bike according to the use that suits you. Deeper, you can fine-tune the parameters of each of these three configurations in order to have an eROAD bike with a personalized behavior.

By opting for the autonomous mode, you enter into a playful and ethical use by taking up the challenge to use only the electric energy that you have produced and stored while cycling!

eROAD is not necessarily an extra bike or a replacement for your traditional bike, but its "2-in-1" function (with or without assistance) can make it a versatile main bike for you or for those who will accompany you.

 

eROAD, who is it for ?

eROAD offers a renewed cyclosportive experience enriched for all existing or new practitioners: ambitious sportsmen, athletes or passionates cyclists concerned about their well-being.

According to these uses, three starting configurations are proposed and fully customizable.

 

Want to train? Go into training mode !

You are an athlete who sets goals with a certain level of performance. eROAD will allow you to progress and achieve your individual goals by offering a program adapted to your personnal goals:

1. Muscle strengthening
2. Explosive qualities
3. Recovery
4. Endurance
5. Change in rhythm
6. Vo2 Max

 

eROAD is your training bike when you use it with the engine and becomes a 7 kg competition bike when you remove the electric block to regain your muscular sensations.

In autonomous Training mode, you are faced with the challenge of going one step further by using only the energy you have produced.

Want To stay in shape ? Go in fitness mode !

You are a regular or casual athlete and your goal is to maintain your fitness, your well-being, or get fit. eROAD will allow you to work different facets important for your health:

1. Muscle tone
2. Joint mobility
3. Cardiorespiratory capacity
4. Caloric expenditure

 

eROAD adapts its electrical assistance to your fitness level and allows you to test yourself or regain muscle sensation when you remove the power unit.

In autonomous Fitness Mode, eROAD brings a sportive goal in your physical exercises and an eco-responsible dimension using your own energy.

 

Want to explore ? Go in discovery mode !

You are a passionate or occasional cyclist wanting to practice as much as you can with your friends or go on an adventure alone: ​​eROAD allows you to follow the pace or length of demanding outings with your friends by optimizing:

1. The pleasure and the comfort
2. Distance according to electrical assistance
3. Guidance and security functions
4. Sharing, via social networks

eROAD is a bike that you can share thanks to its modular side. You will use it with or without assistance for you but it will also allow your family, friends or family members to follow you during your hardest rides.

In autonomous Discovery mode eROAD recharges when you ride to accompany you further and manages a reserve mode to ensure you reach the end of the programmed route. In his calculation of autonomy, he takes into account your possible stages where he listed refill points.

 

eROAD, How does it work ?

 

eROAD is a versatile, reliable bike for cyclosportive rides. It weighs about 7 kg without the electric block that can be removed in seconds. This block weighs about 3 kg. It consists of a battery that fits into the carbon frame without changing the appearance and a motorized wheel that can be replaced by a standard wheel. eROAD is also equipped with a unique fork which dissipates vibrations.

The engine is located in the hub of the rear wheel and the dosing assistance is controlled like a traditional electric bike with four levels of standard assistances :

1. Eco: a little help to go far
2. Normal: optimized distance and support
3. Dynamic: a tonic and short ride
4. Intense: to arrive faster

In addition, like other e-bikes, eROAD offers integrated front and rear lighting and the ability to charge the phone.

 

The application

eROAD is driven by an application that can be used both on the handlebar console and on its smartphone if desired. The parameters are synchronized whatever the medium:

1. Tire pressure control
2. GPS
3. Tachometer
4. Consumption (developed watts, power consumption, ...)
5. Warning light in case of problems (for dealer review)
6. Battery level
7. Timing (time, travel time, average ...)

 

Usage profile

If you want a different setting from the Standard support, the application allows you to choose the main profile of your eROAD :

1. Training Mode use
2. Fitness Mode use
3. Discovery Mode use

 

Thus, whoever uses your eROAD, the bike immediately adapts to his profile and his practice

 

 

Personalization of modes

The app can refine the settings of these three modes to completely customize the bike's behavior.

Muscle strengthening Explosive qualities Recovery Endurance Changes in rhythm Vo2 max Muscle tone Joint mobility Cardiorespiratory capacity Caloric expenditure Comfort in use Distance / power optimization Guiding and safety functions Sharing via social networks

 

Customized tracking

The application also collects information on the live experience at each ride and find them online for monitoring and analyzing the progression of the cyclist:

1. Location (path)
2. Cadence of pedaling
3. Average, maximum speed
4. Distribution of the effort
5. Synchronization cardio-frequency meter
6. Training or fitness programs (coaching)

 

Social Network

The application also offers a number of social networking functions:

1. Share your route with your cycling friends (tracks)
2. Share your performances on the courses
3. Share your interests on the courses (photos, tips, etc.)

 

Services

The application also offers access to additional services:

1. Cartography / route / guidance
2. Points of interest
3. Network of battery charging relays and bicycle reception
4. Weather

The mobile app

eTIME is driven by an application that can be used both on the handlebar console and on its smartphone if desired. The parameters are synchronized whatever the means used:

 

1. Tire pressure control
2. GPS
3. Counter
4. Consumption (developed watts, power consumption, ...)
5. Warning light in case of problems (for dealer review)
6. Battery level
7. Timing (time, travel time, average pace ...)

Usage profile

 

If you want a different setting from the Standard support, the application allows you to choose the main profile of your eTIME:

1. Training mode, for competition purpose
2. Fitness mode, to stay healthy
3. Discovery mode, for the joy of a ride

Thus, whoever uses your eTIME, the bike immediately adapts to his profile and his practice

 

 

 

Personalization of usage modes

 

The app can refine the settings of these three modes to completely customize the bike's behavior.

 

Customized Tracking System

 

The application also collects information on the live experience at each ride and find them online for monitoring and analyzing the progression of the cyclist:

1. Location (path)
2. Cadence of pedaling
3. Average, maximum speed
4. Distribution of the effort
5. Synchronization cadio-frequency meter
6. Training or fitness programs (coaching

 

 

Social Network

 

The application also offers a number of social networking functions:

1. Share your route with your cycling friends (tracks)
2. Share your performances on the courses
3. Share your interests on the courses (photos, tips, etc.)
4. Participate in challenges and earn TIME points

Services

 

The application also offers access to additional services:

1. Cartography / route / guidance
2. Points of interest
3. Network of battery charging relays and bicycle reception
4. Weather

The autonomous mode

eTIME offers a functionality that is completely unique in the world and reflects the sporting and ethical spirit of the Time brand: the autonomous mode. By selecting this mode of propulsion, you enter into a more playful and ethical use by taking up the challenge of using only the energy you have produced and stored while riding!

Of course, you'll never run out of juice: the mobile app will help you manage your energy and draw on the battery supply to help you get home safely.

 

1. In autonomous Training mode, you are faced with the challenge of going one step further by using only the energy you have produced.
2. In autonomous Fitness mode, eTIME brings a sportive goal in your physical exercises and an eco-responsible dimension using your own energy.
3. In autonomous Discovery mode eTIME recharges when you ride to accompany you further and manages a reserve mode to ensure you reach the end of the programmed route. In his calculation of autonomy, he takes into account your possible stages where he listed refill points.

The 2-in-1 bike

eTIME offers a unique concept of 2-in-1 electrical road bike: a traditional road bike with a light and innovative design enriched with a removable electric module, which allows a complete electric autonomy if desired.

 

eTIME is not necessarily an extra bike or a replacement for your traditional bike, but its "2-in-1" function (with or without assistance) can make it a versatile main bike for you or for those who will accompany you.

eTIME is your training bike when you use it with the engine and becomes a 7 kg competition bike when you remove the electric block to regain your muscular sensations.

 

eTIME adapts its electrical assistance to your fitness level and allows you to test yourself or regain muscle sensation when you remove the power unit.

eTIME is a bike that you can share thanks to its modular side. You will use it with or without assistance for you but it will also allow your friends or family members to follow you during your hardest rides. Without the power supply unit, the battery compartment can be used to store provisions or equipment.

The custom configuration

eTIME offers a renewed and improved cycling experience to all existing and new riders: ambitious athletes, those who are concerned about their well-being or those who have always been passionate about cycling.

The assistance setting is controlled like a traditional electric bicycle with four standard levels of assistance:

1. Eco: a little help to go further
2. Normal: optimized distance and assistance
3. Dynamic: a tonic and short program
4. Intense: to be faster

 

Depending on the use, three basic configurations are proposed and can entirely customized or associated with each other:

1. Training use, to prepare for the competition
2. Fitness use, to stay in shape
3. Discovery use, for the thrill of cycling
   
   

So, no matter who uses your eTIME, the bike immediately adapts to their profile and practice.

 

Want to train? Go into training mode !

You are an athlete who sets goals with a certain level of performance. eTIME will allow you to progress and achieve your individual goals by offering a program adapted to your own goals:

1. Muscle strengthening
2. Explosive qualities
3. Recovery
4. Endurance
5. Change in rhythm
6. Vo2 Max

 

eTIME is your training bike when you use it with the engine and becomes a 7 kg competition bike when you remove the electric block to regain your muscular sensations.

In autonomous Training mode, you are faced with the challenge of going one step further by using only the energy you have produced.

Want To stay in shape ? Go in fitness mode !

You are a regular or casual athlete and your goal is to maintain your fitness, your well-being, or get fit. eTIME will allow you to work different facets important for your fitness:

1. Muscle tone
2. Joint mobility
3. Cardiorespiratory capacity
4. Caloric expenditure

 

eTIME adapts its electrical assistance to your fitness level and allows you to test yourself or regain muscle sensation when you remove the power unit.

In autonomous Fitness mode, eTIME brings a sportive goal in your physical exercises and an eco-responsible dimension using your own energy.

 

Want to explore ? Go in discovery mode !

You are a passionate or occasional cyclist wanting to practice as much as you can with your friends or go on an adventure alone: ​​eTIME allows you to follow the pace or length of demanding outings with your friends by optimizing:

1. The pleasure and the comfort
2. Distance according to electrical assistance
3. Guidance and security functions
4. Sharing, via social networks

 

eTIME is a bike that you can share thanks to its modular side. You will use it with or without assistance for you but it will also allow your family, friends or family members to follow you during your hardest rides.

In autonomous Discovery mode eTIME recharges when you ride to accompany you further and manages a reserve mode to ensure you reach the end of the programmed route. In his calculation of autonomy, it takes into account your possible stages where he listed refill points.