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YikeBike

extra — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:27:38 +0000

I just fell over this the other day. It is not really a bicycle as cycle in the good old pedalling style, though it got two wheels.

I really do like the look and design of this, thinking outside the box. I think it looks fantastic and it can only be great fun to ride.

· Speed: 15.5 miles per hour (25 km/hour)
· Range: 6.2 miles (10 km)
· Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
· Rider Weight: 220 lb maximum (100 kg)
· Rider Height: 5’4″ minimum to 6’4″ maximum (163 to 193 cm)
· Price: € 2,635 Euros excl. shipping, duty and taxes
· Frame: Carbon Fiber composite
· Drive: Electric chainless
· Brakes: Electric anti-skid, regen
· Battery: Lithium Ion LiFePO4 – 40 minutes charge
· Fold size: Super compact 1.5 cubic feet (43 litres)
· Front Wheel: 20” hubless
· Lights: Built in LEDs

As “concept” products and brand new design and no previous sales, this is a bit too expensive for me. Though it does look like a fun ride and I will be jealous of the person who can afford it.

LINK : YikeBike

Pardo, a tricycle ?

extra — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:42:53 +0000

Now this tricycle looks a bit mad in a good way.

Instead of pedalling you have to kick/push with your legs to get the trike to move forward. It does looks fast and very suspensioned (if that is a word) which it has to be since you are laying on your chest on the tricycle.

I wonder if it fits a 6’4″ person. The best part is that the tricycle can be folded up for easy storing and when you are moving about when off the trike.

Can I have a go, please ?

LINK : treehugger – Move Like a Cheetah with this Incredible Human Powered Vehicle

New green folders

extra — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:01:00 +0000

“Folding bikes allow their owners to fit them into buses, trains, yachts and even cars”

New models are out, here is a few of them.

Link : http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/11/buygreen-small-wheel-folding-bikes.php
-extra