yike+bike

=Yikebike = =Christchurch man Grant Ryan invented the yikebike in September 2009. It is going to cost around $7,000 to buy one made out of carbon fibre but cheaper bikes will be made.= = = =The yikebike is an electric bike. It is powered by a 1.2kw electric motor. Did you know the yikebike takes only about 40 mins to charge and you charge it by plugging it in?= = = =Another good thing about the yikebike is that it can be folded up and put away into really small areas. It only takes 20 seconds to fold it up.= = = =The yikebike has got arms coming out from the sides that you put your hands on to steer. It weighs around 10kg with a full battery and air in the tyres. The yikebike can go up to 25km per hour but at the moment can only take the weight of people up to 100kg.= = = =Most people can learn to ride the yikebike in a few minutes. You need to use a cycle helmet just as you do with a bike helmet.= = = =By Zandile=