The YikeBike looks attractive, modern, and for an elecric bike, is very light. The video is very professional.
However, I'd like to make a few points. I think the the YikeBike encourages a sedentary lifestyle. You sit on your YikeBike on the way to work. You sit in you office. You sit on the way home. The guy in the promotional video should be doing more exercise!
What happens when it rains. Would you consider providing a version of a YikeBike with a roof?
Where will YikeBikers ride? On the pavement they will be slow (too many curbs) and get in the way of pedestrians. I would feel vulnerable on a busy road. It is the similar to recumbant tricycles, the YikeBike is a bit too low down. At least with a bicycle, you are higher up and can see over the cars.
Sorry to be so negative. Good luck!
Posted on January 14th, 2010 by Jon Clark (not verified)
The YikeBike looks attractive, modern, and for an elecric bike, is very light. The video is very professional.
However, I'd like to make a few points. I think the the YikeBike encourages a sedentary lifestyle. You sit on your YikeBike on the way to work. You sit in you office. You sit on the way home. The guy in the promotional video should be doing more exercise!
What happens when it rains. Would you consider providing a version of a YikeBike with a roof?
Where will YikeBikers ride? On the pavement they will be slow (too many curbs) and get in the way of pedestrians. I would feel vulnerable on a busy road. It is the similar to recumbant tricycles, the YikeBike is a bit too low down. At least with a bicycle, you are higher up and can see over the cars.
Sorry to be so negative. Good luck!