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)

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• YikeBike
• Test
• Testing
• Yike
• Bike
• Real
• Road
• test
• Official

[halcyon0830]

How much weight can it handle ??

[yikebike]

@halcyon0830 100kg (220 lb)

[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.

[WeRWun]

...get someone who actually knows how to ride a bicycle as the competitor...

[yikebike]

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

[birdman9564]

how fast does it go in mph? and whats the weight limit?

[yikebike]

@birdman9564 14 mph (23 kmph, 220 lb (100kg) weight limit

[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

[acacolombia]

la comparación se deba hacer con un dispositivo similar no con una bicicleta... sin embargo funciona muy bien y ya quiero mi YikeBike, jujuju

[WeiRd0ffs]

Hmm i wonder if there is a hidden comertial in here somwhere :p

Damn apple.. Why dont u call it ibike instead? -.-

[AssesinoCereal]

What's the battery duration?

[74orangebeetle]

@Innomen I know they have carbon fiber ones (the more expensive one) and aluminum ones (the cheaper one). Still both are far to expensive to be worth it to me. The portability is cool though.

[techNOchannel17]

dear yikebike my birthday is 20 nov so you maybe know what i want?Xd

[ginsengjin]

Looking at this video I'm amazed at the strength/flexibility/lightweig­ht of carbon fiber.

[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

[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

[Silvanopovero]

complimenti ... idea fantastica .... Bravi

[sobal79]

i can bet that the weakest point is the battery which can last for... 1h?