We may have seen a little too many new bicycle concepts and designs
for urban mobility. Not many of them come enter the production lines.
But here comes Grant Ryan, from New Zealand, with his foldable electric
two-wheeler for urban travel. It is known as the YikeBike. It is
marketed as “the world’s first super light electric folding bike” and
CNET has called it “the alternative to the Segway.”
The YikeBike will be available in 2010 at the price tag of US$4,860 (Country laws concerning wheeled vehicles apply).
Specifications:
- Weight: 9.8 kg (21 lbs)
- Frame: Carbon composite
- Price: Between €3,500 and €3,900
- Drive: Electric chainless
- Brakes: Electric anti-skid, regen
- Speed: 20 km/hr
- Power: 1.2 kW, 30min re-charge
- Battery: LiFePO4 – fast charge
- Range: 10 km
- Fold size: Super compact 43 litres
- Seat: Leather super comfort
- Height: 163 cm – 193 cm limit
- Wheel: 20” hubless
- Weight: 100 kg limit
- Lights: Built in LEDs
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