YikeBike: Mini Penny-farthing for commuters
A folding electric bicycle which looks like a miniature Penny-farthing has been launched in a bid to battle urban congestion.Makers of the YikeBike say they wanted to create the ideal bike for urban commutes and think their £3,000 device ticks all the right boxes.
The YikeBike weighs less than 10kg, folds down to 15x60x60cm and has an electric motor with a top speed of 20kmph.
They added that it's odd riding position and unique steering mechanism gives a smooth ride … but they don't make any mention of how much of a prat you will look.
Inventor Grant Ryan said: "What we have done is take a fresh approach to cycle design to give people freedom to commute easily and quickly in crowded urban environments with a minimal carbon footprint,"The YikeBike mini-farthing solves these problems by being much simpler, smaller and lighter. It does this by replacing chain, gears, pedals, brake pads, cables and levers with a powerful light, 1.2 kW electric motor and smart electronics.
"We have been delighted by initial reactions to the YikeBike mini-farthing, and look forward to taking it to the cities of the world over the next few months."
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