Problem Worth Solving

2/3

World's

population

will live in

cities by 2050

many cities are getting
grid-locked

issues

Many cities are getting grid-locked.
‍
Our daily commute is negatively impacting our environment, living space, time, money, and health.

Ironically,
3/4 of all trips
in the US are under 10 miles.

The average Uber trip in San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago is around 5 miles.

The Idea

MetroBiking is a new commuting lifestyle in crowded cities where we face unique challenges both on and off the bike.

Metro /ˈmɛtrəʊ/
‍adjective
‍Relating to a large city and the area surrounding it.

Biking /baɪking/
‍verb
‍To go somewhere by bicycle.

MetroBiking helps avoid traffic jams, relieve stress, save money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

An e-bike commute is 13 times more energy efficient than a car and 6 times more efficient than rail transit.

The Challenges

Most personal mobility devices are not optimized for urban mobility

Conventional
City Bike

Big Wheel
Urban E-Bike

Small Wheel
Folding E-Bike

Pedal-less
Electric Seated
Scooter

Electric
Kick-Scooter

Self-Balancing
Scooter

Crowded shared paths

x
(too big)

x
(too big and heavy)

x
(too wide)

Safety and stability in urban traffic

x
(twitchy handling)

x
(twitchy handling)

x
(twitchy handling)

x
(twitchy handling)

Mixed-mode commuting

x
(too big)

x
(too big and heavy)

Portability – up and down stairs

x
(heavy)

x
(heavy)

x
(heavy)

Compactness - elevators, small living spaces

x
(not compact)

x
(not compact)

Parking and risks of theft

x
(not stowing indoor)

x
(not stowing indoor)

Steep slope

x
(no power assist)

x
(feels unstable)

x
(feels unstable)

x
(feels unstable)

Hot weather

x
(no power assist)

4 Unique Challenges Call For A Special Kind of Bike

Path Sharing

Narrow lanes

Fast moving cars

Slow moving pedestrians

Needs bike that is

Stable + Compact

Exertion

Steep city streets

Stop-start junctions

Weather

Load carrying

Needs bike that is

Powerfull + Agile

Mixed Mode Commuting

Metro

Buses

Cars

Needs bike that is

Portable + Foldable

Stowing

Small living spaces

Elevators

Staircases

Security

Needs bike that is

Lightweight + Compact

The MetroBike