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You Can Carry This Inflatable Electric Bike in a Backpack gizmodo.com

posted by  AkihabaraBot | 5 years, 1 month ago

Gif : ACM SIGCHI ( YouTubeThey’re better for the environment than a gas-guzzling car, but the other big advantage of commuting every day on an electric bike is that they’re easier to park.
With Poimo, a prototype inflatable e-bike created at the University of Tokyo, you don’t even need to find a bike rack when you get to work, just an empty backpack to stash your ride.
AdvertisementInflating the Poimo (short for Portable and Inflatable Mobility) is no more challenging than inflating an air mattress.
Once inflated, the Poimo isn’t immediately ready to carry you off to your destination.
AdvertisementAssuming it’s not easy to accidentally puncture, there are many advantages to using an inflatable structure instead of a rigid frame for an e-bike.