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Whitefish, Montana inventor, Timothy Carolin looks to patent electric bike
Local inventor Timothy Carolin’s latest project is pushing the limits of what’s possible on downhill-specific mountain bikes by adding uphill power.
Carolin has created a front-wheel drive system that electrically powers a mountain bike up a trail while still allowing riders to take on rough-and-tough descents. It’s a design he hopes will catch on with exreme cyclists, bike shops and, ultimately, bike manufacturers.
While electric-powered bikes have been around for some time, Carolin says his version is unique because it’s adaptable to any bike and can easily be removed for aggressive descents.
"This allows anyone to turn any mountain bike into an electric bike," Carolin said during a recent demonstration.
By MATT BALDWIN Whitefish Pilot
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