New Zealander Invents Segway Alternative 282
RainbowBrite writes "The YikeBike is the invention of a New Zealander aiming to alleviate city congestion. 'It might look like a collision between a praying mantis and a child's scooter, but it's the result of five years of work to reinvent the wheel, with one important addition: an electric motor. It's a bicycle, but not as we have come to know it. For a start, you sit upright and steer with your hands at your side.'" The YikeBike weighs in at a measly 22 lbs but has a hefty price tag of almost $5,000 US (£3,000). The battery's expected lifespan is only 1,000 charges, but the device has a projected range of around six miles.
I'm a doctor, not an engineer! (Score:2, Funny)
It's a bicycle, but not as we have come to know it
Better put as:
It's bike, Jim, but not as we know it.
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yeah yeah. (Score:5, Funny)
http://www.bicycle-power.com/electric.html [bicycle-power.com]
Hey. I've had a great idea. People could propel these things using their legs, getting fit at the same time. So you would be moving to your destination *and* saving money in gym fees *and* saving all that waste time at the gym too.
Think I'll patent it.
"A method for increasing human fitness and moving towards a destination at the same time."
Re:Really good ideas... (Score:2, Funny)
At least switching to a whizbang invention has less shame involved.
Right up until they ask you how much you paid for it.
Re:The real alternative ... (Score:3, Funny)
You just don't earn enough. This a demonstration (to the opposite sex) that you can afford to burn $5k therefore are "fit" and able to easily provide for offspring.
STOP!!! (Score:4, Funny)
You had me at "praying mantis"!
Re:Can you spell Face Plant? (Score:5, Funny)
There is a the pennyfarthing was replaced by the safety bicycle [wikipedia.org].
Huh. So... can I bike if I want to? Can I leave my friends behind?
Leave it to a Kiwi (Score:5, Funny)
Leave it to a Kiwi to put training wheels on a unicycle.
Re:Can you spell Face Plant? (Score:5, Funny)
Don't want to hit a clothesline with this thing! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Can you spell Face Plant? (Score:1, Funny)
I win?
Yikes! (Score:3, Funny)
Don't wear your expensive suit.