Video: Morph Tests and Punch List

This video shows a detailed test of the Morph 4's morphing ability, along with videos showing six items that need to be updated on this bike and on the subsequent 5 units that we are building.

Overall, it works very well, and the most difficult item -- morphing -- works really well. But some of the issues are significant and make riding difficult. The main issue is the seat tilts forward in high mode. This is due to an interference in the automatic seat adjuster, and it will be fixed on the next unit, and hopefully retrofitted on this one.

Here's the punch list:

1. Seat tilted down in high mode.

2. Pedal post clamp too weak - pedaling forces let the chain tension get too low.

3.Cable fraying on the centering spring support (minor issue)

4. Front end holder - how to keep the front end stable when released when getting on the machine. (turns out when the footrests are far enough forward, it will stay put)

5. Parking brake too weak - You need to put a lot of forward force on the front wheel when you morph up. The current parking brake actuator isn't strong enough.

6. Crutch holder - needs to to be much easier to load and secure the crutches.

Overall, not a bad list. I hope to take the Morph for some real rides soon.

A couple other items not shown:

7. Footrest clamps not strong enough - the footrests droop after a while. But they are super convenient - easy to adjust the footrests and to fold them when storing the bike.

8. Hand pedals - need something more to grab onto - they are just an aluminum stub right now.

1. Seat tilted down in high mode.
2. Pedal post clamp too weak - pedaling forces let the chain tension get too low.
3.Cable fraying on the centering spring support (minor issue)
4. Front end holder - how to keep the front end stable when released
5. Parking brake too weak - You need to put a lot of forward force on the front wheel when you morph up.
6. Crutch holder - needs to to be much easier to load and secure the crutches.
7. Footrest clamps not strong enough - the footrests droop after a while.
Hand pedals - need something more to grab onto
2 responses
What namely you're saying is a terrible blunder.
rubber grips on the cranks,how about a simple tube attached to the front fork tube to enclose the chain and keep it from contacting anything.either upgrade the cable and lever,too small,hard to grab or go to a simple mechanical scrub parking brake,like those seen on manual wheel chairs.Maybe a change to mountain bike wheel and tire with one push removal ,would add a lot of ride and handling improvement.I love this bike,what is the chance of testing one,what is the current timeline on full production,cost,I'm hoping I can some how purchase one.You should sell lots of these,lots!!! I wish you all the best.Tom