When I say the UpCycle Eco-Charger is the only bicycle generator that pays for itself, I am completely aware it sounds like an exaggeration. I also know it’s true.

The UpCycle Eco-Charger is by far the most powerful and efficient bicycle generator ever made.

It’s also the most stable, most reliable, and most likely to be used consistently because its 30 pound flywheel creates a smooth, realistic feeling ride. But that’s not why it will pay for itself in as little as 21 months, much more quickly than solar panels on your house (which I wholeheartedly endorse getting).

No human could ever generate enough electricity on a bike or any other machine to make up for the cost of the generator, let alone all the other components, R&D, and effort required to put it all together.

This excellent and well-researched article pretty much makes it clear – the physics just don’t exist for it to happen.  No wonder we rely on coal, hydro, nuclear, etc.  It takes massive amounts of energy to power our way of life in the Western World.

So how in the world is it possible that the UpCycle Eco-Charger could pay for itself? Two big reasons:

Important note: It’s not because you will generate $30 in electricity a month, or even a year.

First, you’ll save $30 a month on “indoor training” tires if you’re riding a traditional bike trainer or less efficient pedal generator with any type of consistency.  $30X21 months = $630 – you’re halfway there.  Will Fetters, an UpCycle Eco-Charger user and amateur competitive cyclist told me this.  It makes sense – rubber tires rubbing against a metal roller will wear out pretty quickly.  The UpCycle Eco-Charger’s hub generator eliminates the need for training tires reducing friction, inefficiencies, and noise.

Second, it will save you $30 a month in electricity costs, by helping you understand what it really takes to power your world. (Important note: It’s NOT because you will generate $30 in electricity a month, or even a year.) Just knowing what it feels like to generate 50 to 200 watts with your legs will make you keenly aware of opportunities and the necessity to conserve energy in your home. You’ll start to make small changes in the way you do things, even if you only ride the Eco-Charger a few times and just keep it for an emergency like a prolonged power outage. These changes could easily add up to a 30% savings for the average US home.  I have experienced this for myself, and have seen it happening over and over at The Green Microgym. For example, the Green Microgyms save 85% compared to traditionally run gyms, and almost all of that savings is because we let our members turn the lights, fans, and tv’s on and off at their discretion.  If we can save 85%, you can easily save 30%.  That’s another $630 for 21 months.

$630 X 2 = $1260. And that’s not taking into account the massive savings you’ll realize by exercising.

So there you have it. It’s not going to happen overnight, but it will happen.  The UpCycle Eco-Charger will pay for itself.