yikebike: electric mini-farthing
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yikebike: electric mini-farthing
the 'yikebike' by inventor grant ryan and engineer peter higgins of new zealand, is a mini-farthing bike designed to battle the increasing urban congestion of today. the carbon fiber frame is the foldable and weighs under 10kg. yikebike's electronic motor allows you to travel at speeds up to 20 kph. the design means that your feet remain static on the footrests and your fingers work the accelerator and a brake.
the yikebike can comfortably be ridden by anyone from 160cm to 195cm (5’3” to 6'5"). there is no need to adjust the seat because you do not pedal – your height relative to the seat is only important to how much your knees are bent when riding. the bike can comfortably take a rider (and personal effects) weighing up to 100kg.
the development of the concept can be found at www.minifarthing.com.
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They have to change angle of sitting on this ebike. It will be safer, more comfortable and driver will feel more restfull.
watcher 09.03.09
Imagine trying to stop fast on that.
H 09.03.09
wonderfull
marco 09.03.09
The sitting possition will affect your neck, you are pushing down with your arms and keeping the stability (gravity center) with the head.
plus, the break is on the front wheel! ... face on the ground surely
plus, the break is on the front wheel! ... face on the ground surely
JM 09.03.09
Perhap the hand controller can be a bit higher so that the position of the seating is like sitting in a chair to avoid pressure to the neck.
A.B 09.03.09
Yikes.
JeffreyATW 09.03.09
No wonder we have an obesity problem. People can't even pedal a bike anymore.
rddtf3 09.03.09
The seat is pretty far back, so hitting the brake probably won't be an issue on it. Even if you do end up going over the front wheel, with no handlebars in front you can hit the ground feet first and run out of it. 20km/hr is just under 12.5mph, which is slower than most distance runners average pace.
On my 24" mountain unicycle I top out at about 12mph, and runners routinely pass me. And I can come to a dead stop without having my weight nearly as far back as on the Yike.
I'll stick with my uni though ;)
On my 24" mountain unicycle I top out at about 12mph, and runners routinely pass me. And I can come to a dead stop without having my weight nearly as far back as on the Yike.
I'll stick with my uni though ;)
Uninick 09.03.09
Range? Hill Climb?
asaninidsay.yupper@gmail.com 09.03.09
Perhaps the operators of this site need a lesson in how to use the Shift key.
What Haveyou 09.03.09
I'd fall off of that thing. I'd rather have this bike: http://www.sportsncs.com/rd_p?p=191614&t=9536&a=6784-sbike&gift=6784
Katheryn 09.03.09
What if you sneeze? Can you ride it with one hand?
jman 09.03.09
How do all you "experts" (andy b 09.03.09; marco 09.03.09; JM 09.03.09, What Haveyou 09.03.09) know! Have you ridden the Yike, have you touched it, have you done R&D on it? I haven't, and it looks great; on face value, fantastic, I may not buy one, nonetheless it is cool, like the Segway. It is a fantastic idea. I like it. Amazing how everyone can be so critical of something that is new. I guess it is a free world and open comment is always valued, in his case your comments have instigated a response from me, none of which is really helpful to anyone. Well done.
garryzm 09.03.09
This is better than the segway, this has more mass appeal if they can get the price down.
Stabby 09.03.09
At over five thousand dollars (US), this is dead before getting started.
underwhelmed 09.03.09
Love it! Get it down to 0 and everyone in urban areas will buy it!
Lord Kimbo 09.03.09
I typed 'get it down to three hundred dollars' not zero! stupid feedback form.
Lord Kimbo 09.03.09
Dude, thats sick! I must have one!
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John Davis 09.03.09
what's wrong with a good old fashioned bicycle? are we that lazy?
joebikerdude 09.03.09
100kg's... when is the fat bastards version coming out?
benlau 09.03.09
can I buy this at BnL yet?
WALL-E 09.03.09
excelent!!! congratulation!! :-) this is what the world needs! new way to move.
:-)
:-)
reve 09.03.09
Retarded, a step backward...
b 09.04.09
What's with the dramatic music in the pre-launch party video? Sounds like the soundtrack to 'The Biggest Loser' or something.
rakeman 09.04.09
Can we see it go over some potholes and down a curb or two? Can the rider lift his butt off the seat and not get thrown?
Robert T 09.04.09
evone should check this out...
http://www.neilfoleydesigns.com/award11.htm
it's a cycle but far more comfortable looking than this one.
http://www.neilfoleydesigns.com/award11.htm
it's a cycle but far more comfortable looking than this one.
greenplanet 09.04.09
Looks ideal for in town touring. I bet the cost is sky high?
Jim Gibson 09.04.09
is it just me or is the guy riding the bike in the promo scared of falling the entire time? also, the center of gravity is so high that the poor fellow wobbles even when going over even pavement. and the tiny rear wheel can't be good for going over rough pavement. does not look safe to ride, and the design is far too modern = no mass market appeal = dead.
ferricfelix 09.04.09
€3,500- 3,900!!! THAT IS 4,000 US $$$$$!
To much. i would buy it for 500-1000 US $$$$$$$
To much. i would buy it for 500-1000 US $$$$$$$
Jeremy 09.04.09
fat boys and girl will love this, just another way to stop movement while moving! never a good thing tubby
ryan 09.05.09
The rider assumes the position of the disabled (legs).
It folds into half the size of small motorbikes.
It folds into half the size of small motorbikes.
Rui 09.05.09
well done! i would like to have one of these urban transport.
BEAN 09.07.09
Re all the safety comments: Harden up pussies! 20km/h is not very fast. If you are really that scared you should not be riding any sort of bike.
In New Zealand where the Yikebike developers are, you can get a 10yo Subaru Legacy GT cheaper than a Segway or a genuine Vespa scooter. As a result, very few people here are interested in alternative transport. I hope for the yikebike's sake that its price tag is sensible...
In New Zealand where the Yikebike developers are, you can get a 10yo Subaru Legacy GT cheaper than a Segway or a genuine Vespa scooter. As a result, very few people here are interested in alternative transport. I hope for the yikebike's sake that its price tag is sensible...
RRM 09.08.09
some of the comments here: "strain on your back, restless neck..rider assumes the position of the disabled (legs)... ha ha come on! Look at the posture of a rider on any bike.. they look like they're undergoing a rectal examination... no rest for neck muscles, arms and back...
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