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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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YikeBike - foldable electric bike

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/y...the-low-low-p/



The first time we saw the YikeBike we couldn't help but think it was a little too stylistically shaped, a bit too svelte, and a lot too carbon fiber to actually exist in the real world as anything but a prototype. But now, over a year later, here we are looking at a little green "Add to cart" button on the company's website. Yes, the 6 mile range, 15mph top speed foldable cycles are starting to roll out of the warehouse with an estimated ship date of just one week. The best news? The price is $3,595, far from cheap but about $2,000 less than they were originally estimated to cost and a downright bargain for something that offers this unique blend of bizarreness and fun. How much fun? Get a refresher course in the video after the break.
Video of it in action at the link provided above.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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cool!
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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if you had your back turned and heard that thing coming at you, you'd probably expect something a little bigger
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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whats funny is there is probably a pretty low weight limit.. and this is the type of thing that will make people fatter..
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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That is one awkward looking riding position.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mcflyguy24
That is one awkward looking riding position.
That's what she said.
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