About this project
Michel Mittler (France) took part in Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar cargo bike.
Michel Mittler built his own 26-inch longtail from two mountain bikes, with a 250 W Bafang BBS01 mid-drive, a 17 Ah battery and two solar panels: 150 W fixed plus 100 W for occasional use, stored under the first. It weighs 33.3 kg.
Technical data
| Name | Michel Mittler |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Sun Trip | Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 |
| Vehicle | Home-built 26″ longtail made from two mountain bikes |
| Motor | Bafang BBS01, 250 W |
| Solar | 150 W fixed + 100 W extra panel stored underneath |
| Battery | 17 Ah |
| Weight | 33.3 kg |
Sources
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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