Close up of bicycles going on unique water surfaces coming soon

Hydrofoiler XE-1 uses special modules to float on the water itself. In addition, Hydrofoiler XE-1 can be operated again if it is overturned on water.

Bicycles that can walk on water are ideas that have been around for nearly a hundred years. In 1932, a Parisian "created" a bicycle like that. Just a normal bike with four plastic spheres attached to help the car float on the water, with a load of 55kg.

Close up and details of a Hydrofoiler XE-1.

Of course, the car of the first decade of the 21st century will not be like that. Recently, Manta5 in Waikato (New Zealand) has launched a unique bike model called Hydrofoiler XE-1 with the ability to walk on the water in a very gentle and flexible way.

Hydrofoiler XE-1 has a specific size of 2,200 mm x 2,000 mm x 1,380 mm, has an aluminum chassis structure, the rest is mainly made of carbon fiber, making it weigh only 20kg but still firm. In addition, the hydrofoil hydrofoil structure minimizes drag and easily glides on water. The car is designed with a modular structure, allowing users to remove and install quickly and easily.

The pedal force of the user will create a motion that rotates the propeller made of carbon fiber material to help the car move forward. According to the manufacturer, Hydrofoiler XE-1 has a load of 70-100kg, can reach speeds of 15 - 20km / h and is capable of traveling in freshwater and saltwater environments.

A female Manta5 employee is excited to run a car test on the river.

When standing still, Hydrofoiler XE-1 uses special modules to float on the water itself. Unlike other floating bikes, if flipped over, Hydrofoiler XE-1 will be erected easily to keep moving.

In addition, to help users want to rest when tired, Manta5 has retrofitted Hydrofoiler XE-1 a 400 W electric motor and the battery allows continuous operation for nearly 90 minutes. Users can adjust via a HUD screen to select full power mode or support cycling.

Hydrofoiler XE-1 won the gold prize for the concept category at New Zealand's Best Design Awards competition, which is expected to be ordered from the end of this year and delivered in mid-2019, only that the price has not been announced. .