For Bicyclists Needing a Boost, This Wheel May Help

For Bicyclists Needing a Boost, This Wheel May Help - NYTimes.com

The Senseable City Laboratory at M.I.T. has designed a wheel that captures the kinetic energy released when a rider brakes and saves it for when the rider needs a boost. While technically sound, the wheel’s true challenge may be in winning over cyclists. For centuries, bikes have been beloved for their simplicity, not their bells and whistle