Eczo.bike

Eczo.bike, a Russian enterprise founded in 2013 by Oleg Evseenkov, Dmitry Bogdanchikov, Vasiliy Sukhoparov, and Igor Bredikhin, operates in the micromobility and sustainable transport sectors. The company's inception traces back to a forum where the founders, an electrical engineer and a former sportsman among them, decided to build a powerful electric bike kit capable of handling the challenging hills of Vladivostok. They identified a market need for higher-quality and more powerful conversion options than what was currently available, leading to the creation of Eczo.bike.

The company specializes in manufacturing and selling do-it-yourself (DIY) conversion kits that transform conventional bicycles into electric bikes. Its business-to-consumer (B2C) model targets cycling enthusiasts and tinkerers who are mechanically and technologically savvy. Revenue is generated through the direct sale of these kits. On December 26, 2016, the company secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from IIDF to fuel its growth.

The Eczo.bike kit is a comprehensive solution that includes a mid-drive motor, a removable lithium-ion battery (with cells from manufacturers like Samsung and LG Chem), an on-board computer with a handlebar remote, and a smartphone application. A key feature is its power, with a 750W motor that can achieve speeds of up to 50 km/h and a range of up to 80 km on a single charge. The system is designed to be highly tunable, utilizing a CAN bus system similar to those found in cars, and includes a proprietary battery management system (BMS) that monitors each cell's temperature and status. The kits are designed to be compatible with most mountain, city, and hybrid bikes, and the company provides guidance on measuring frames to ensure a proper fit.

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