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  1. 26th August 2014, 05:09 PM #1
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    A New Kiwi Invention- I want One

    http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel
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  2. 26th August 2014, 05:18 PM #2
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    It looks cool, but almost awkward to ride haha!!
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  3. 26th August 2014, 05:20 PM #3
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    Fantastic
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  4. 26th August 2014, 05:33 PM #4
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    What range, how long to recharge, top speed?
    If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    What range, how long to recharge, top speed?

    YikeBike Models, Specifications and Materials | YikeBike - The world's first super light folding electric bike.
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  6. 27th August 2014, 06:42 AM #6
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    Brilliant. Obviously a lot of thought went into the design.

    It even has ABS - wonder if they'll be releasing a model with Traction Control.
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  7. 28th August 2014, 01:53 PM #7
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    Yikes its nearly $5000.00 for the Carbon fiber bike.
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  8. 28th August 2014, 03:15 PM #8
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    Illegal to use anywhere. I think it's a perfect example of specification creep.

    Start out with an electric assist pedal bike concept for commuting and end up with an electric motorbike which doesn't meet any countries road worthy requirements.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougal View Post
    Illegal to use anywhere. I think it's a perfect example of specification creep.

    Start out with an electric assist pedal bike concept for commuting and end up with an electric motorbike which doesn't meet any countries road worthy requirements.
    Dougal, I noticed the lack of helmets on the blokes. Aren't helmets required on bicycles in The Shaky Isles?
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  10. 28th August 2014, 06:24 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saitch View Post
    Dougal, I noticed the lack of helmets on the blokes. Aren't helmets required on bicycles in The Shaky Isles?
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    Yes they are. But in no way is the Yike Bike a bicycle. It's an electric motorbike which can't be registered or used legally on any public road.

    So you know, why not break all the laws!

    *edit*
    I notice they've reduced motor power from the 1.2kw original to 0.2kw now. Presumably to fit within some legal structure somewhere
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