About Grant Ryan
YikeBike founder, Grant is an addicted inventor and entrepreneur. He has founded a number of companies including GlobalBrain.net (sold to NBCi), RealContacts, SLI Systems (profitable fast growing SaaS search company) and Eurekster (North America Red Herring 100 in 2006). He is on the board of Canterbury Development Corporation and has also served on the board of the New Zealand Government's $140 million Venture Investment Fund and $430 million Foundation for Research Science and Technology. Grant has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Ecological Economics from the University of Canterbury. The YikeBike perfectly combines his love of mechanics, environment and innovation.
Spanking the YikeBike
Thought we would share a video of some of the endurance testing the YikeBike is going through. We have put over 15,000 kms on the YikeBike and 10,000 stop/starts simulating years of use. The custom built test machines are designed to run 24 hours a day and replicate real life conditions as much as possible.
Battery testing has simulated 1300 full usage cycles with the battery still retaining 80% of original capacity. That would equate to a full year of 4 charges per day. The actual battery life will depend on how you use the YikeBike and environmental conditions.
We have tried to be thorough in testing and improving the YikeBike to make sure yours is totally reliable, but as with any new product there may be issues that arise over time. Because of this even if your YikeBike doesn't need a warranty service near the end of the one-year warranty we'll include a free door to door service (you don't even have to take it to a local shop, we will pick it up from your home or office). You can be assured our first customers will be particularly well looked after.
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I am an avid electric-bicyclist ( have an EG BALI 18-speed mountain bike with LI battery-pack ). I am also the only person in Miami Beach with one.
I get comments and looks all the time ( about my bike, not me... ) and I am sure your 'YIKE' would be an absolute hit here. The only real thing that concerns me is the price-point.
The obvious advantage of your product is its' 'fold-ability' and its' need for small storage spaces, however, there are electric bikes available in the new store on South Beach that can go up to 40 MPH and cost less than $1,500 U.S.
If you could compete on THAT level your potential increased sales would, at least partially if not completely, make up for the initial lower price.
Cool design, unique, enviro-friendly and practical... who would want more?
Way to go!
Ray
Miami Beach
I want to sell this in the USA, for you!!
The price and short range are the only factors that would keep me from buying this bike and if I had the money, I'm not sure the range would be much of an issue. Well thought out designs like this one should be supported even if they are initially a bit expensive, this is the kind of innovation and forward thinking that we need a lot more of in the world.
The design is good, the form and function are well put together and, looked at in detail it is even aesthetically appealing. Being able to fold it up into a small package and take it with you is a big advantage. I'll be watching the evolution and saving my pennies.
Outstanding work! Keep it up!
The Yike-Bike is light weight and store very compact, making them perfect for a motor home or private airplane.
Owning a motor home myself and converse with others on RV blogs, this seems a great alternative to towing a car, or at least a compliment.
A friend of mine owns a private airplane. He hauls fold-up bicycles which are heavy and take up a lot of space.
In an airplane and motor home, both space and weight are very precious.
Great Invention! I hope you sell millions of them.
I would like to know about US sales. I would be very interested in your terms for distribution rights in the state of North Carolina. I believe Yike Bikes would be a major hit on most America college campuses. $4,000+ retail might be a reach for most consumers.
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