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Everything Else => Cool Stuff => Topic started by: Wizzo on December 20, 2010, 11:28:07 AM
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This is the YikeBike. Billed as a mini penny-farthing for the 21st century, this radical piece of design has now gone on sale for a cool $3,600. The carbon fiber folding electric bike weighs in at 10.8 kg (22 lbs) and enjoys a speed of 23 km/hr (14.3 m/hr) with a range of 10 km (6.2 miles). With a bit of practice, the folding process takes less than 15 seconds.
The super-light electric folding bike takes around 20 minutes for an 80 percent charge. A full charge takes 40 minutes. The YikeBike comes with one charger, one charger cord, a carrying strap and a toolkit with tire inflation adapter and allen keys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X813eTuZJkc&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X813eTuZJkc&feature=player_embedded)
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Well cool that is. Wonder how many times he fell off ?
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What a clever design! I wonder where he had that big storage bag hidden while he was riding?
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Looks like it was stuffed in his jacket.
The seat looks a bit narrow, and I didn't see what would happen if he hit a pothole or had to go up or down a curb.
Nifty design though - a bit retro with the big front wheel and little back one.