FlyKly Smart Wheel

Re:FlyKly Smart Wheel by r00fus on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @08:24PM (#6562938)

Plus, the target market doesn't likely have storage space for both their existing bike and a pedal assist model. If I'm a city-dwelling hacker, I'd prefer buying a wheel over a scooter. I just pulled up listings on Amazon for inexpensive e-bike pedal assists, and they're mostly largish scooter-types that take a significant footprint to store compared to a bike which I can hang on my wall.

Plus, having a wheel allows me to continue using my tires, frame, accessories and everything I love about my current commuter bike.

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Re:FlyKly Smart Wheel by kamjam on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @09:47PM (#6563211)

Also, I would use the e-wheel during the week for my commute to work and come the weekend I could fairly quickly switch the wheel over to my regular one and exercise properly. One bike, two purposes.

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Re:FlyKly Smart Wheel by eksith on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @08:29PM (#6562964)

That's true. One of our neighbors used to take out the front wheel just for storage when he got out of the elevator. There's just no room and folding bikes are still a little expensive (unless you're lucky enough to score a used one cheap that needed a bit of TLC).

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Re:FlyKly Smart Wheel by bostonvaulter2 on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @10:24PM (#6563353)

Not too mention the many different styles and models of bikes with different levels of design.

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