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A Stealthy Gadget That Gives Clunky Bike-Share Bikes a Turbo Boost
You can reach 18 mph by barely pedaling.
Bike-share bikes are notoriously heavy and sweat-inducing. That’s why ever since Citibikes launched in New York City last June, resident Jeff Guida has been working on a way to make pedaling a breeze.
Behold the ShareRoller, the first portable electric motor drive designed especially for major bike-share programs in the U.S., England, and Canada. Gizmodo tested the product last week, and gave it a good review, writing: