An electric bicycle assembly for propelling a bicycle includes a bicycle that includes a first chain sprocket and pedals coupled to the first chain sprocket for rotating the first chain sprocket to propel the bicycle. A second chain sprocket is coupled to the first chain sprocket such that the second chain sprocket is rotated when the first chain sprocket is rotated. A generator is coupled to the bicycle and the generator is rotated to generate electrical energy when the pedals are pedaled. A motor is coupled to the bicycle and the motor is in mechanical communication with the rear wheel. The motor rotates the rear wheel when the motor is turned on for propelling the bicycle.

A portable conveyance footrest has a support portion having a substantially planar base surface to receive a foot. A tow handle portion is connected to an end of the support portion and forms a substantially planar tow handle that is within a same plane as the substantially planar base surface. The tow handle is spaced apart from the end of the support portion to define a void between the tow handle and the second end of the support portion. The tow handle is disposed within the same plane as the substantially planar base surface so that a user's fingers, when gripping the tow handle, extend into the void between the tow handle and the end of the support portion and through the plane of the substantially planar surface.

A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a pivot assembly that allows the scooter to move between a folded and unfolded configuration. The pivot assembly can include a knob that frees a pin from a bracket to allow the scooter to fold. Turing the knob increases compressive forces on elements of the pivot assembly to reduce rattling noise and wobbling movement when the scooter is in use. Some embodiments of the scooter can include a center stand that can be deployed from either side of the scooter deck to stabilize the scooter when the scooter is stationary. Certain embodiments have an ergonomic handgrip.

A variety of scooters are disclosed. In some embodiments, a scooter can include a pivot assembly that allows the scooter to move between a folded and unfolded configuration. The pivot assembly can include a knob that frees a pin from a bracket to allow the scooter to fold. Turing the knob increases compressive forces on elements of the pivot assembly to reduce rattling noise and wobbling movement when the scooter is in use. Some embodiments of the scooter can include a center stand that can be deployed from either side of the scooter deck to stabilize the scooter when the scooter is stationary. Certain embodiments have an ergonomic handgrip.

A saddle-ride vehicle comprising a swing arm which supports a rear wheel, a cushion which is coupled between a vehicle body frame and the swing arm, and a main stand which supports a vehicle body, and in the saddle-ride vehicle, an eccentric cam mechanism and an actuator which drives the eccentric cam mechanism are disposed in a coupling part between the vehicle body frame and the cushion, and after the main stand is brought into a use state, the eccentric cam mechanism is driven to cause the swing arm to swing upward and to bring the rear wheel into a raised state.

A saddle-ride vehicle comprising a swing arm which supports a rear wheel, a cushion which is coupled between a vehicle body frame and the swing arm, and a main stand which supports a vehicle body, and in the saddle-ride vehicle, an eccentric cam mechanism and an actuator which drives the eccentric cam mechanism are disposed in a coupling part between the vehicle body frame and the cushion, and after the main stand is brought into a use state, the eccentric cam mechanism is driven to cause the swing arm to swing upward and to bring the rear wheel into a raised state.

To provide a saddled vehicle whose center stand is set up with ease in a simplified structure. A saddled vehicle includes: a center stand that retains a vehicle body upright with a rear wheel lifted off a ground surface; a swingarm that pivotally holds the rear wheel and is swingably held on the vehicle body by a swingarm pivot; a rear suspension that suspends the swingarm from the vehicle body, the rear suspension having its expansion-side damping force varied by drive of an actuator; and a controller that controls the actuator. The controller minimizes the expansion-side damping force of the rear suspension according to an operation on an actuation switch.

To provide a saddled vehicle whose center stand is set up with ease in a simplified structure. A saddled vehicle includes: a center stand that retains a vehicle body upright with a rear wheel lifted off a ground surface; a swingarm that pivotally holds the rear wheel and is swingably held on the vehicle body by a swingarm pivot; a rear suspension that suspends the swingarm from the vehicle body, the rear suspension having its expansion-side damping force varied by drive of an actuator; and a controller that controls the actuator. The controller minimizes the expansion-side damping force of the rear suspension according to an operation on an actuation switch.

Motorized hub assemblies for use with platforms and the corresponding motorized platforms are presented. At least one of the hub assemblies can be a motor and can contain an internal motor to propel the platform when activated. In some embodiments, the motorized platform has two sets of motorized wheels or two sets or motorized treads for differential rate maneuvering. In some embodiments, different base platforms are mounted to a single set of wheels or a single tread to provide a sporty style ride. A handlebar can also be implemented for greater stability. In all cases, there is no requirement for an electronic stabilization platform.

A tiltable vehicle is configured to transform between an autonomous mode and a rideable mode by pivoting the handlebars and steering column of the vehicle about a pitch axis. In the autonomous mode, the steering column is folded back toward the chassis and a tiltable chassis of the vehicle is prevented from tilting. In the rideable mode, the steering column is unfolded and the chassis is free to tilt. In some examples, a tiltable vehicle includes features beneficial for vehicle-sharing, such as parking devices or a basket. These features may be included on any suitable vehicle and are not limited to use on transforming vehicles.