Back in 1985, Sir Clive Sinclair introduced a three-wheeled seated electric vehicle called the Sinclair C5. (His firm was also responsible for an early home computer that was popular in the UK in the
Back in 1985, Sir Clive Sinclair introduced a three-wheeled seated electric vehicle called the Sinclair C5. (His firm was also responsible for an early home computer that was popular in the UK in the
Back in 1985, Sir Clive Sinclair introduced a three-wheeled seated electric vehicle called the Sinclair C5. (His firm was also responsible for an early home computer that was popular in the UK in the '80s, called the ZX-Spectrum.)
It was very low cost, and powered by peddles or a rechargeable battery (see the video clip below). But at the time it was released, it was dismissed as a toy.
As usual, the risk of cars crashing into it was seen as a problem with the C5, rather than a problem with the cars. The UK lacked barrier-separated bike lanes.
But in 2022, it looks like a product 40 years ahead of its time. In fact, if it were released today, it looks like the kind of thing you'd almost expect @notjustbikes might make a video about.
So is it time to reconsider the Sinclair C5?
If it were released today, and you lived somewhere with good cycling infrastructure, would you consider buying one?
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@ajsadauskas
The lack of panniers or storage for groceries or books (etc) is a major detractor. Otherwise it's just a recumbent e-bike with a wind-shell.
I'll stick with my acoustic upright stepthru (aka my omafiets) bike for urban errands.