We’ve all seen pictures of the penny-farthing bikes from early last century. These are bicycles with a very large front wheel and a much smaller rear one. New Zealand inventor Grant Ryan has taken a very modern approach to the penny-farthing and created the YikeBike, a foldable electric two-wheeler for urban travel.

 Fully electric, the YikeBike has no pedals for human-powered motion. What it does have are a motor and battery that will give you mileage of up to 9km in a single charge, at a top speed of 20kmh. One of the best things about this new device is its sub-10kg weight and collapsible frame. It’s a far cry from the very bulky Segway and can be hand-carried onto buses and subway trains conveniently.

Specifications:

• Weight: 9.8 kg (21 lbs)
• Frame: Carbon composite
• Price: Between €3,500 and €3,900
• Drive: Electric chainless
• Brakes: Electric anti-skid, regen
• Speed: 20 km/hr
• Power: 1.2 kW, 30min re-charge
• Battery: LiFePO4 - fast charge
• Range: 10 km
• Fold size: Super compact 43 litres
• Seat: Leather super comfort
• Height: 163 cm - 193 cm limit
• Wheel: 20” hubless
• Weight: 100 kg limit
• Lights: Built in LED                                                                  Source