YikeBike: It’s electric, light, and compact
Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by Cassandra in Design, Technology
No need for you to have to sit in rush hour traffic, or to carry a change of clothes to the office after a sweaty commute anymore – Not since the YikeBike that is.
The Kiwi design weighs about 9.8 Kilos, has a 1.2 kW electric motor, and can reach speeds of about 20km/h. It can also fit into a backpack after folding up into 67 x 56 x 12cm.
The design is modeled after the mini-farthing, but it is the first bike ever sold that has electric anti-skid brakes.
It is only meant for 9km journeys, so it is perfect for short trips in and around the city.
The main 'Yikes!' about the YikeBike [apart from colliding with a rock or something and you going ass over tea kettle, is the fact that it will set you back about $4860. But, we suppose that's the price you have to pay for convenience.
Website: Yikebike
