The CMYK Elektric Bike

The CMYK Elektrik Bike designed by Manuelsaez Ltd recently won top honors at the 2009 Spark Awards, an international design competition. It's a folding electric bicycle specifically designed for short commutes. The power supply on the bike works just like a laptop! Just plug it into any electrical outlet, and a two hour charge will sustain you for a 50 minute ride.

The bike is idea for people who want an easy way to transport their bike on the subway or bus and then carry and store it inside. Just a few simple steps and it folds right up and fits into a convenient carry-on.

From the maker:

"Our goal was to create a product that can complement public transportation in order to reduce the amount of cars on the street. Enjoy the ride and all the convenient benefits for urban dwellers with its reduced size, ease of storage, and transportation."

Comments (3)

Cool

I have been contemplating to buy a basic electric bike for a trip to the gym library or the grocery store...

I have quite a bit of experience with riding an electric bike. I bought a Japanese model when I lived in Honolulu and really enjoyed it for a few months. You can pedal or use the electric boost, which is great for going up hills. But then the battery began to hold less and less time after charging. I was unable to find a battery replacement and the shop that sold me the bicycle was no help at all. Be sure, if you purchase one of these, that someone gives you information about replacing the battery. I think I had a defective one. So, my electric bike turned into a folding bike with an electric boost that lasted only about 40 minutes max. Without the electric boost, I found the bike to be very difficult to ride.

Um, what about using your legs instead? Seriously.