Magnificent Revolution are to become the only company in Europe to sell a unique product that allows people to turn their bodies and bicycles into small human power stations.
Resistance Unit is a micro-power generation system that links up with almost any bicycle using a customised bicycle training stand. Resistance Unit harness the energy we produce when cycling to generate 12V DC or 240V AC electricity to power a range of appliances such as a laptop, mobile phone charger or a stereo. Depending on fitness, the average person can generate 50 to 130 Watts sustainably using the Resistance Unit.
Resistance Unit is multi-functional and can be used as a real-time system meaning that when you stop pedalling so does the power, which is invaluable for illustrative and educational purposes. Resistance Unit can be connected to a 12V battery to store the power you’re making to use later or can be attached to a standard 12V solar panels to provide power if the weather’s nice and you need to refuel.
Resistance Unit makes a fun and participatory educational tool about energy and combines many aspects of the curriculum such as PE, citizenship, geography and science. Resistance Unit provides a good introduction to micro-power generation and renewable technologies.
Resistance Unit is a great tool for campaigning and in promoting of renewable energy sources and micro-power generation.
Resistance Unit can recapture the valuable energy that is being turned into heat when training indoors with a resistor on a training stand.
Resistance Unit can power lights, laptops, and charge mobile phones in off grid areas or where power grids may be unreliable.
Resistance Unit can be used as an emergency power generation and for battery charging on land and on boats. The portable system fits neatly on a pannier rack so you can take it with you wherever you go. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts, educators, environmentalists or anyone with a bicycle!
Resistance Units will be made using sustainable sources wherever possible. Magnificent Revolution care about the environmental and social impact of their business. That’s why they’re aiming to source most of the parts from within the UK to ensure their carbon footprint is as small as possible. Resistance Units casing is made from FSC certified timber, painted using natural paints and hand-made in the UK.
Magnificent Revolution aim to implement an innovative Rent & Buy scheme where people that want to purchase a Resistance Unit will do this through a hire system where they pay off the cost of the unit as they go. This way the kit will always remain property of Magnificent Revolution so that they are able to service, upgrade and recycle the unit and its components ensuring a long life and an afterlife for this product.
RESISTANCE UNIT CONSISTS OF:-
Single Bicycle Generator
Customised Training Stand
Cables & Straps
Product Manual
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Generates up to 130W of 240V AC or 12V DC Power
Weighs approx 5kg
350mm x 250mm x 140mm
Charges a 12V leisure battery
Works with 12V solar panels up to 130W
Handmade in the UK
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September 25th, 2009 → 4:19 pm @ Mag Rev
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