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Yike Bike,electric,urban transport,personal transport,bicycle,bike Ridiculous Electric Bike is Oddly Classy and Compelling

Ridiculous Electric Bike is Oddly Classy and Compelling

posted by schmawy 1 month 2 weeks ago • 8376 views
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...if expensive at $7,000 NZD.

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I happen to think that would look most excellent with a tophat tails and cane. It must be the penny farthing look it has.


written by schmawy  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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I want one really bad. That is the coolest thing I have seen in the 4 hours I have been awake.


written by inflatablevagina  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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Nifty! I wonder what kind of range and speed it has...

Oh ouch. Only 20 kph, and 7-9 km. That's not too usable in my case.


written by Stormsinger  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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Very cool concept, but in practice it seems like it would have some issues. Speed is definitely one, but the steering mechanism is what kind of makes me feel it would be iffy... A normal bike has you hunching forward which allows you to keep your bodyweight balanced easily. With this thing, it seems like you would have to keep your posture in a rather uncomfortable position for a vehicle.

Of course the other question is how far does it go on one charge?


Still, it is a very cool piece of *engineering


written by ponceleon  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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Adding video to channels (Engineering) - requested by ponceleon.


written by siftbot  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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Hands up who wants to see what happens if he has to break suddenly...


written by robbersdog49  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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It does seem to have a bit of the wobblies...



Stormsinger says "Only 20 kph, and 7-9 km", which isn't far, but I think the idea here it to compete with the Segway-type of vehicle. It is intended to be something between walking and riding I think. The other thing that I see as being problematic about the riding position is the incredibly wet crotch you're going to get.



>> ^ponceleon:
Very cool concept, but in practice it seems like it would have some issues. Speed is definitely one, but the steering mechanism is what kind of makes me feel it would be iffy... A normal bike has you hunching forward which allows you to keep your bodyweight balanced easily. With this thing, it seems like you would have to keep your posture in a rather uncomfortable position for a vehicle.

Of course the other question is how far does it go on one charge?


Still, it is a very cool piece of engineering



written by schmawy  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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Cool bike. Needs flames coming out somewhere though.


written by Throbbin  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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I bet it's a lot cheaper if you don't get the green lightcycle option.

If you go to http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery and watch "Testing Video #1" you'll see how it handles common urban and suburban obstacles (potholes, gravel, puddles, curbs). What I found hilarious is that they use the iphone as a unit of measurement. One of the potholes is about half an iphone deep and the curb is a little more than half an iphone.

I really wanted to see it take on a Tall Starbucks Mocha Valencia pothole or maybe a half Venti Toffee Nut Latte curb.


written by xxovercastxx  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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>> ^schmawy:
I happen to think that would look most excellent with a tophat tails and cane. It must be the penny farthing look it has.


Yike Bike Srs Cat avatar forthcoming?


written by xxovercastxx  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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I really wanted to see it take on a Tall Starbucks Mocha Valencia pothole or maybe a half Venti Toffee Nut Latte curb.



ROFL :-D

but judging from the shaking movements of his hands i don't think that thing is a very stable ride. And because the price is in the range of a segway, it has to compete with that. If i had to decide between the two i would definitively go for the segway.


written by conan  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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*music


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Adding video to channels (Music) - requested by ant.


written by siftbot  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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I can't imagine a cool "yike" chase scene in a movie.


written by dw1117  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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what a pointless design. Cool motor tho


written by Raaagh  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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>> ^dw1117:
I can't imagine a cool "yike" chase scene in a movie.


I'm sure they'll fit it into the next Bond movie.


written by Payback  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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The real question: Can if be overclocked?


written by Psychologic  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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Apparently "it feels so good"


written by Truckchase  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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I can't wait to rob someone riding this.


written by Farhad2000  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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>> ^schmawy:
The other thing that I see as being problematic about the riding position is the incredibly wet crotch you're going to get.


It didn't look that exciting to ride, however good it feels.


written by arghness  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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I think he's driving around in Christchurch, New Zealand. Not exactly a high crime area to begin with. Seems like some head protection would be a welcome addition.


written by vaporlock  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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"It is likely that you will jump off the front of a YikeBike in an emergency braking situation – this is very easy as there are no handle bars in the way." - http://www.yikebike.com/site/node/18

So the bike is safe and I still hit my impending obstacle. Yay!

I guess a solar panelled helmet wouldn't go amiss.


written by ryanbennitt  | 1 month 2 weeks ago | CH
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It looks really uncomfortable to ride. It's the same posture you used as a kid to ride on the front of someone's bike...you know...on the handlebars.


written by geeklaur  | 1 month 1 week ago | CH
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Gee, Christchurch NZ is pretty in winter.

And yes... under NZ law, he should be wearing a bike helmet. That's a $55 fine right there. And another $55 for being on the pavement. And another $55 for that turn without indicating. Tut, tut.


written by Ajkiwi  | 1 month 1 week ago | CH
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The other thing that I see as being problematic about the riding position is the incredibly wet crotch you're going to get



You mean as you go over the bumps and it deliciously judders around?


written by dannym3141  | 1 month 1 week ago | CH
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