About this project
Manolis Tsikandylakis from Greece rides the Sunnyclist, a solar bicycle sold under the same name (sunnyclist.com).
It has an 800 W 48 V hub motor, 360 W of solar panels and a 1,400 Wh battery, for a weight of about 65 kg. He took it to the Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026.
Technical data
| Rider | Manolis Tsikandylakis (Greece) |
|---|---|
| Bike | Sunnyclist solar bicycle |
| Motor | 800 W 48 V hub |
| Battery | 1,400 Wh |
| Solar | 360 W |
| Weight | ~65 kg |
| Sun Trip | AURA 2026 |
Links
- Website: sunnyclist.com/en
Sources
Photos and details come from the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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