This epic motorized walking bike is a treadmill on wheels
- This incredible walking bike is basically a treadmill on wheels
- It was created by a Dutch inventor who wanted to feel the wind in his hair and lose weight
- The bike can travel up to 25kph and last around four hours between charges
Published on Jun 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Jun 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This incredible electric walking bike is basically a treadmill on wheels – and it’s a pretty cool way to increase your step count.
The Lopfit is the brainchild of Dutch inventor, Bruin Bergmeester, who came up with the idea after noticing that he was struggling to maintain a healthy weight and wanted an alternative to driving for his daily commute to work. Smart.
The innovative vehicle runs off a 960 Wh battery, which lasts around four hours – or between 50 to 70 km (31-44 miles) – per charge. Its 250w engine can hit a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) – so it’s a lot faster than walking – and its five gears mean you can set it to a speed you’re comfortable with.
The vehicle is pretty easy to use – just hop on, get walking and you’re off. It has sensors in the handles which can stop the treadmill at any point, and to turn you simply turn into the corner.
Lopfit says its unusual bike offers a ‘unique and a wonderful experience’ and allows you to benefit from a ‘relaxing stroll’ while feeling the wind in your hair. And, unlike a lot of bikes, you won’t have to endure saddle pain, because… well, there’s no saddle – check out this Henry Hoover converted into a motorbike, too.
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With a background in both local and national press in the UK, Claire moved to New Zealand before joining the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in May 2024. As a Senior Content Writer working on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), Claire was the first writer on the team to make the site’s output a slick 24/7 operation covering the latest in automotive news.