Gi Folding eBike

[PowerMe]

Lots of interesting upstarts coming onto the market in the eBike world. Thought it would be a good place to catalog some of them.

This one is a kickstarter project.

The Gi Bike

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Comes in an ebike flavor and a traditional non-electric bike flavor. Price unknown at this time.

Claim is the bike will fold up with one movement in about 2 seconds. Low weight under 40 lbs, 15mph limit, up to 40 miles range on battery power alone.

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[Shea N Encinitas]

That geometry does not look like it will work, the seat situation in particular, then the hinge. Max weight 80 Lbs?

EDIT: Now that I've seen the reverse angle, I could see it being strong enough (140 lbs). Nice design work. Looks a little unstable with the guy riding in the video, I wonder if it will occilate above 25 mph? -S

 

[PowerMe]

Q: What is the recommended maximum weight limit?
The recommended maximum weight limit is 125 kg (~275 lbs).

Q:How fast is it?
On electric assistance It’s as fast as 25 km/h, 15 miles/h (which is the maximum possible, legally.) You can pedal over that to achieve a faster pacing, although it’s not recommended in heavy urban areas.

 

[GSA]

They didn't make it on their first run but they achieved so much international press that they got an investor. They will be back on Kickstarter in September for a second go.