Go to the Archive indexThe Dimension Edge is an American roller drive cyclemotor that fits over the rear wheel. The Standard model has a 35cc two-stroke engine of 2bhp. It follows the common American practice of using an off-the-shelf industrial engine, which is built into the cyclemotor assembly It has what is described as a ‘spring wishbone strut suspension’ on either side of the unit, which bolts on either side of tha wheel spindle. The unit is sold with two rollers; one is intended for all weather/all terrain use, the other is a plain polyurethane one for dry road use. Different diameter rollers are available as optional extras to enable the rider to alter the gearing of the unit. The tank holds 3 cups (sic) of petroil, whish is claimed to give a range of 40 miles but a larger tank, ‘for all day use’ is also available. The unit has a speed range of 3 to 35mph. Extensive use is made of aluminium in the construction of the unit, which weighs 10½lb.
A larger unit, of unspecified cubic capacity, is available; this produces 2.9bhp. Various optional anodised finishes and colours are avialable for the aluminium parts—the cyclemotor as fashion statement! The Dimension Edge can be obtained as a complete autocycle, fitted to a 20" wheel Dahon folding bicycle. The engine is claimed to meet current US emission standards and, moreover, to be almost completely recyclable—not that that would be of interest to NACC members!
First published: 1997