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Gi FlyBike is a foldable electric bicycle that launched its successful crowdfunding campaign in 2015. It can reach up to 20 mph on its full electric assistance. Crafted from recyclable aircraft grade aluminum alloy, the bicycle is currently being manufactured with an estimated global delivery date on December 2016.
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The GI Fybike is manufactured by Bignay Inc., a developing company based in New York City. Lucas Toledo, Agustín Augustinoy and Eric Sevillia are its co-founders.
Features
Gi FlyBike's features make the bike a sustainable, technologically-advanced and–perhaps most importantly–practical commuting option. Each of the following features are rooted in one simple question: how can a bicycle improve urban commuting?
Gi FlyBike Mobile Application
The Gi FlyBike Mobile Application allows for full control of all the bike’s features including its electric assistance, GPS system, smart lock, and smart lights. On top of that, it has its own bike sharing program: loan your Gi FlyBike to a friend with a secure request access code; share your favorite routes over social media; and track your personal fitness statistics. The App was developed by both Bignay Inc and Santex, a global software engineering company.
History
While living and working in Argentina, the Founder’s of Gi FlyBike experienced a national strike paralyzed public transportation across the country. The strike inspired the Founders to delve into the kinds of problems commuters face, and to critically examine alternative forms of transportation.
During and even after the strike, we noticed that commuters wanted the kind of independence that is incompatible with public transit; they also wanted agility that cars cannot offer, with as little environmental impact as possible. This has been the inspiration behind the design of Gi FlyBike.