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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