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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SA Rogers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dubbed &#8216;Impossible&#8217; for its ability to pull off the seemingly unreachable goal of folding down so tiny it can fit inside a backpack, this electric bicycle can be carried virtually anywhere. The design is based around circles instead of a single horizontal girder to spread weight equally across the frame. While there are plenty of <a href="https://weburbanist.com/2014/11/14/bike-in-a-backpack-folds-up-tiny-weighs-just-11-pounds/">&#8230;</a>]]></description>
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<div id="urb-ads-toc-box" class="post-ads-toc-box urb-ads-toc" style="display:none;"></div><p>Dubbed &lsquo;Impossible&rsquo; for its ability to pull off the seemingly unreachable goal of folding down so tiny it can fit inside a backpack, <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1181257820/impossible-0?ref=category_recommended">this electric bicycle</a> can be carried virtually anywhere. The design is based around circles instead of a single horizontal girder to spread weight equally across the frame. While there are plenty of <a href="https://weburbanist.com/2014/10/01/transforming-transit-13-compact-scooters-skates-more/">folding bike designs</a>, few of them are quite as small and lightweight as the Impossible, which weighs in at less than 11 pounds.</p>
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<p>The seat and handlebars are set at similar heights so the front and rear wheels do equal work to bear the weight of the rider. Nearly the entire bike is made of carbon fiber to keep the weight as low as it can be, with a steel connecting box in the center of the frame ensuring that it&rsquo;s strong enough to withstand everyday use and carry a rider weighing up to 180 pounds.</p>
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<p>The riding saddle doubles as the carrying case, keeping the electric charger clean, dry and ready for use. The bike will ultimately be up to 60% customizable with options like colored removable covers. Folding and unfolding the Impossible is achieved in four simple steps. The bike features ten 3.6V batteries and a DC motor enabling it to travel up to 12.4 mph for 45 minutes, or at normal speed for up to 15.6 miles per charge. No pedaling necessary &ndash; the bike does all the work.</p>
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<p>Beijing-based Impossible Technology is currently <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1181257820/impossible-0?ref=category_recommended">raising funds for the project on Kickstarter</a>, with backers pledging $430 CAD or more receiving an all-white Impossible bike from the first production run. Additional designs and accessories will be available in the future.</p>
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