Inflatable electric bikes from Japan: Soon, will foam bikes replace electric scooters?

Weighs only 5.5 kg

Does this world really need inflatable electric bikes? Is a backpack suitable for you? A team at the University of Tokyo developed "Poimo". It looks crazy, and certainly it is. It is still recommended as a better alternative to electric scooters.

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When the days of foldable electric bicycles arrive, manufacturers like Brompton or GoCycle have to tremble, will all of us soon sit on this inflatable thing, instead of sitting on mature electric bicycles on? Not too possible. We have seen electric bikes made of wood, but Poimo (inflatable) developed in Japan has always been interesting. Watch the video.

Poimo is certainly not a true electric bike competitor, but in terms of "last mile", maybe a better solution than an electric scooter? After all, Poimo weighs only 5.5 kg and can be stored in a backpack along with batteries and accessories. And because there are four small wheels, its handling should be better than two-wheeled scooters.

Inflate in one minute

Poimo has not surpassed the prototype state, but should be inflated and ready within a minute. In the video, an external compressor is also required, which should also be integrated into the series. When you look clearly, you can see more advantages.

• save space
• Convenient transportation
• Safer than electric scooters
• Integrated crumple zone
• May have different shapes

According to the inventor, the first test of this unusual electric bicycle was very positive. Now, the team is working on a production model, which should be lighter and may be put on the market soon.

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However, the question remains unanswered. For example, it is not clear how fast the speed is. So far, there is no information about the battery used. We don't expect a big impact. For this, this may not be necessary. Or can you imagine using this electric bicycle for long journeys?

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