Use the USB cable provided with your device for best performance. PedalCell includes a USB A-C adapter in the box for devices that do not have a Type-C cable. We also sell low-profile USB cables with UV/splash resistance on our store for a more tangle-free experience.
Read MoreIs my bicycle (or trike) compatible with PedalCell?
PedalCell is compatible with the majority of bicycles and delta trikes with front forks equal to or smaller than a 1″ X 2″ oval.As a rule of thumb, we do not recommend PedalCell be mounted on extreme road/aero/competition bikes or heavy suspension mountain bikes due to their unusual/large fork geometries. In addition, we do not …
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Read MoreHow much space does my rim need?
PedalCell can work on most non-carbon rims, including those that do not have braking surfaces. The O-Ring needs approximately 4.7mm of contact area on a rim. This is about <1/2 the surface area needed by most rim brake pads.
Read MoreDoes PedalCell work with panniers?
Yes! See below for PedalCell mounting on a Trek 520 with attached panniers.
Read MoreWhy is PedalCell mounted on the rim instead of the hub?
We chose the rim for three primary reasons over a bicycle hub: Power Output: The outside of a bicycle rim spins monumentally faster than the inside hub. Thus, our generator spins at higher RPMs, making it more efficient and creating more power in a compact package. While some dynamos have attempted to generate more power …
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Read MoreDoes my wheel need to spin exactly true?
No, PedalCell’s torsion spring adjusts the generator’s position to maintain optimal contact on rims that do not spin exactly true.
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