Technologies
Title: | Heavy Duty Bicycle |
Area: | Rural Technologies |
Focus Area: | Transportation |
Developing Agency: | Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati |
Email: | sashin@iitg.ac.in |
Brief Description
Description : | This modified bicycle is made of heavy duty frame to carry heavier loads that can be carried by ordinary bicycle. The cycle is very much suitable to ride in hilly areas with less efforts. Salient features of heavy duty bicycle: Auxillary chain drive is introduced to minimize efforts. Can be repaired easily in local cycle shop. It can carry upto 150-200 kg in Gents' model and upto 100 kg in Ladies' model. |