Talent truly knows no bounds, and Manotosh Sharma, a young man from Pasour village in Charpokhari block of Bihar, has demonstrated this with his hard work and determination. A welding mechanic by profession, Mantosh created an innovative e-cycle powered by a battery, similar to an e-bike, after six months of dedicated effort. This remarkable achievement has earned him widespread praise from the villagers.
Mantosh was motivated to create the e-cycle after witnessing children from his village walking or riding bicycles to school in the scorching summer heat. He wanted to make their commute easier and free from any additional costs. One day, while sitting idle at his welding shop, the idea struck him—why not build a bicycle that could be powered with minimal effort and sold at an affordable price?
Mantosh envisioned an electronic cycle that would make commuting smoother and more comfortable. He began by welding together the battery, motor, and frame of the bicycle. After six months of hard work, the e-cycle was ready. During the test run, it reached a maximum speed of 35 kilometres per hour using an accelerator. The villagers were amazed by his innovation and have been urging local authorities to bring this e-cycle to the market soon. Mantosh’s creation is a shining example of how ingenuity and perseverance can lead to incredible results, even in the most humble of settings.
In a conversation with Local 18, Mantosh Sharma shared details about his motorized e-cycle, noting that it is designed to comfortably accommodate two riders. He revealed that around Rs 22,000 was spent on constructing the bicycle frame and acquiring all the necessary parts. These components include a motor, battery, horn, indicator, and accelerator. Additionally, he has crafted a box to house the battery and charger.
Mantosh emphasised the affordability of his innovation, pointing out that while similar e-cycles in the market are priced between Rs 50,000 and 60,000, his version is significantly more economical. His efforts highlight not only the potential for local innovation but also the possibility of making affordable transportation accessible to a wider audience.
The speciality of the e-cycle is that it will run on battery, but if someone wants to ride it by pedalling, they can do so by turning off the motor mode. After charging the battery for 4 hours, one can travel about 45 to 50 km. Its maximum speed is 30-35 km/hour. The brake is designed accordingly. Talking to Local 18, Mantosh said that ever since he made the e-cycle, hundreds of people from the village and nearby areas have wanted to buy it.
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