DJI expands into e-bikes and drive systems
by Thomas Ricker from The Verge - All Posts on (#6NYXK)
An exploded view of the Amflow PL e-bike showing the Avinox drive system. | Image: DJI DJI is expanding into electric bikes in a big way with its new Avinox drive system and Amflow e-bike brand. The company best known for its drones is launching its first e-bike - the carbon fiber Amflow PL electric mountain bike - before the end of the year, complete with the mid-drive Avinox motor and fast-charging battery. It has so many smart and powerful features packed into a relatively lightweight e-bike that it should catch the attention of competitors like Bosch and Specialized.
As a showcase for DJI's new Avinox drive system, the Amflow PL e-bike features a very impressive 120Nm of max torque and 1000W of on-demand boost power to overcome even the steepest inclines. Otherwise, its remarkably quiet" mid-drive motor is rated for...