Motorized scooters have increasingly become popular in urban environments as a great way to get around over shorter distances, or what's known as 'last-mile' transportation. However, while these scooters are lightweight and portable, they often have a hard time with potholes, something which poses a danger to the rider. This is where the SnikkyBike comes in.
Developed by a group of entrepreneurs based in Montreal, Canada the SnikkyBike motorized scooter is fitted with a large 700C bicycle wheel in the front and a small 16-inch motorized wheel at the rear. This design makes it possible for the rider to roll over obstacles with ease instead of suffering jarring collisions and falls.
The SnikkyBike is a truly innovative scooter in that it effectively manages to blend together portability and light weight on one hand and ruggedness on the other.
Obstacle-Evading Scooters
This Motorized Scooter's Large Front Wheel Helps It Roll Over Obstacles
Trend Themes
1. Obstacle-evading Vehicles - Vehicles with innovative designs that can help navigate or roll over obstacles with ease are emerging in the transportation industry.
2. Last-mile Transportation - Efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for the last-mile (short distances) are in high demand and offer disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Folding Transportation Devices - Folding transportation devices that are more compact, lightweight, and yet durable are on the rise.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry is ripe for disruptive innovation in the last-mile space and vehicles that make transportation faster, easier, and safer.
2. Outdoor Sports & Recreation - The outdoor sports industry can benefit from the innovation that aims to make outdoor activities more accessible and easier to do, like cycling, hiking, and camping.
3. Urban Planning - Innovations that are aimed at making urban areas more navigable, safer, and efficient for commuting present an exciting space for new startups and entrepreneurs.