Slowburn
Did I miss a memo about a contest for the stupidest EV contest?
Craig Jennings
Very cool. Nothing like keeping rider input in the loop :) Having your exertions amplified is a neat feeling. I wonder if the wheels followed the inhub motor? 1000 watts is generous :)
The Skud
A fat-tired vehicle for fat, tired riders! Noticed no helmet worn in the first pic, either!
Michael Crumpton
I think that the range is going to be very limited with such fat tires. The price and pitch seem to be aimed at trust fund hipsters who can afford $4k toys.
Bahnstormer
$4,000? 61 lb? What the heck is wrong with a bicycle? A bike is probably the most efficient and elegant soultion to transportation ever.
Mac McDougal
Sorry to say that once again, cool design/development concepts seem to ignore pricing concerns. Michaelc's comment on $4k toys is apposite, but as I read the description on Kstarter, the post-launch price will be even higher. Nice try, no cigar.
Bassmandan
Interesting idea for those who want a little exercise in their commute, but far too pricey. For the same money you could buy a near-new Ninja 250 which can get you 70 mpg and will easily exceed any legal speed limits. OK, it's not electric, but it's much more versatile.
Le Ducktor
any propulsion with a kicking motion will lead too foot ankle and knee damage in time...
b2p
It must be a very short time between face plant and hitting a pot hole. Not sure how these will mix with 3 mph pedestrians.
Arf
It certainly doesn't seem practical, but it *is* a cool design.