YikeBike Testing #One

In this video the YikeBike is put through 16 challenging tests that shows the its rigidity, power, speed, acceleration and maneuverability. Some of these test are not recommended for day to day use they are simply a demonstration to test the capabilities of the YikeBike.

Below are the time and test in order:
00:04s Test #1 Over cattle stop and through a medium sized pot hole
00:32s Test #2 Riding up a steep asphalt/gravel hill
00:40s Test #3 Riding up and down a gravel road
00:52s Test #4 Breaking downhill on gravel patch road
01:05s Test #5 Riding up a hill along side a cyclist
01:15s Test #6 Driving through a deep pot hole
Test scenario: YikeBike vs mountain bike, stopping on wet grass.
01:40s Test #7 Bike braking with back wheel only (from 20kph)
01:57s Test #8 Bike braking with both back and front brakes (from 20kph)
02:04s Test #9 Dismount demonstration - Full braking while deliberately shifting rider weight forward
02:17s Test #10 Riding up and down a curb
02:27s Test #11 Turning circle compared to a bike
02:49s Test #12 Riding up and down a damp grass hill
03:08s Test #13 Maneuverability test vs a bike
03:25s Test #14 Riding over a 4.5h x 15w cm piece of wood
03:33s Test #15 Acceleration and stop test vs a bike
03:38s Test #16 Riding through water to test spray pattern (3cm deep)

[adsabine]

This guy that made this is a genius, Although I am not a fan of the driving position, it is clear that the riders are struggling for control especially when there is gravel. I can imagine he has no plans on improving the riding position after all of this work, very impressive on how it is packable.

[panzr]

I can't believe how negative people are to new ideas...I hope it's a success and that you guys become great innovators

[yikebike]

In most of our target markets helmets are not worn by cyclists. We don't wear when testing as we have NEVER hit the ground. You are only ever going the speed of running and can just step off the front. The YikeBike has safety features that most bikes dont have, electronic anti-skid brakes, build in lights, indicators and brake lights, speed limited.

Not having handle bars in front of you is in our view much safer because there are no handle bars to go flying over in an emergency.

[panzr]

I notice that some of the testing was done just up the road from where I live...typically poor condition roads in Christchurch...even before all the earthquakes! I saw some of these things cruising around Hagley Park last Summer...I really like the look of them

[yikebike]

Very similar to a normal bike - it pays to watch out for big pot holes. I've certainly been avoiding a few in San Francisco today! But it is no problem going around or slowing down.

[yikebike]

The point is not to show it is better than a bike but to show it in comparison to something people are familiar with. The point is to also show that the YikeBike can easily handle city commuting

[yikebike]

We are likely to be offering the option of additional batteries but it really designed for short journeys. Yes groceries can go in backpack too.

[circlemaker]

Great Idea! It may be take a while to get control over handling the bike and mantaining a straight upperbody in order not to damage your back.

[xxxvr]

Nice one! Good to see a positive kiwi innovation!

[yikebike]

@WeRWun it's not supposed to be a competition but to show the YikeBike performance relative to something that people are familiar with.

[Kevitivity]

Would like to see heaver duty tires as well as some sort of suspension on this thing - especially for the asking price.

[macrumpton]

Nice demos of an interesting vehicle. It would have been good to have a demo of it folding in there as well.
I was surprised how loud the gears were, is that normal?
When they get the price down around $500 I would be interested.

[yikebike]

Yes - very powerful so you can go up hills and accelerate quickly but speed limited for safety

[applekey]

its a pretty cool idea.. but why arent the steering rods in front?

[nihonbunka]

Featured on the cover of the current (January 2013) issue of PC Magazine as the best or most photogenic of "Pricey Tech Worth Every Penny"

[ChokotouReiki]

Oh man, I want to get me one of these!

[themaniusedtob]

well that answered alot of my questions... i just hope they find a way to make the battery last longer and bring the price down to atleast $1000 eh maybe with the metal version

[Silvanopovero]

complimenti ... idea fantastica .... Bravi

[SergeyKorzh]

Классный велик. Только что посмотрел о нем на Discovery. 25 км в час, вес маленький, складывается АКБ заряжается за полчаса. Интересно сколько стоит?

[boharihamen]

If it runs out of batteries, is it easy to charge at power points outdoors?