So it’s a hell of a lot cooler and more powerful than a scooter, moped or Segway — but the 1300W lithium ion–powered motor will only take you between 30km and 50km on a one-hour charge (depending on weight). That’s not enough to make it a serious mode of transportation, but if you live in an urban area it might make some sense. You don’t need a parking spot and you can ride it in like you would any other bicycle. Of course, that kind of flexibility won’t come cheap. Expect to pay €5877 ($9426) for the Grace E-Bike when it ships in January. [Grace via DVICE]

Using a Vuzix headset, a laptop, Arduino and a bike sensor, Aki Mimoto was able to rig up his wife’s stationary bike to transport himself through a virtual Google Street View environment.

Of course, that means you wouldn’t have to sit staring at a wall or a TV while exercising — you could virtually travel down roads anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, the design needs some tinkering to be really usable — but it’s a fantastic concept that’s really worth pursuing. If there was a commercial product that got this right, I would probably be all over it. Hit the following link to learn how to do something like this at home. [Bako via Make]

It may be $US375 and not out until the first quarter of 2010, but this replica of the bike driven by Kaneda in Akira is ridiculously awesome. It’s a one-sixth scale, comes with plenty of sound effects, LED illumination and a workable suspension. All you need is a bit of adventuring spirit. [BigBadToyStore via Nerd Approved]

If the shape didn’t tip you off, let me explain: Like those golf bag-shaped monstrosities you see on airport luggage turnstiles from time-to-time, the AeroTech is shaped like a collapsed bike. Because it’s meant to transport bikes in aeroplanes.

There’s room for two detached tyres/wheels and the frame, the pedals and space for other cycling goodies. Just be sure you’re carting around one of those lightweight aluminium or carbon fibre bikes in this thing — steel frame Huffy’s need not apply. [Likecool via Design Blog]

The Yamaha EC-f was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show. It uses a lithium-ion battery, which can be plugged into a regular socket for recharging. They are not making these soon enough. [Dvice]

The idea is to teach kids how to bike safely by placing them in a variety of real-world scenarios like “going to school”, “going to the grocery store”, and the like. Targeted for driving schools and educational institutions, Japanese parents can spend some time with their child learning the basics without having to worry for their safety. After a few years, they just might be ready to go outside on a real bike with a helmet and a cocoon of bubble wrap on. [Far East Gizmos via Coolest Gadgets via DVICE]

LIke the Segway, the Gyrowheel uses gyroscopes to stabilise an object on wheels, using them to detect the when the vehicle is out of balance. Unlike the Segway, however, the Gyrowheel has a disk inside that spins in whatever direction is needed, creating a force that stabilizes the bike, even at low speeds. It’s not the wheel itself that moves, it’s the disk inside. According to Gyrobike, the manufacturer, this is called “gyroscopic precession.” I call it “black magic.”

Gyrobike says that their 12″ wheel—which will be available on December 1 for around $US100— will make any kid learn to ride a bike in 30 minutes to an hour, teaching “correct riding technique” in the process. A 16″ model will be available in spring 2010. [Gyrobike via Daily Mail]

The LEDs are super bright, and a built-in lithium polymer battery keeps them juiced for about 60 hours. At that point the Spooklight comes off the bike and charges via USB. And this is pretty cool: it will also charge your gadgets (like MP3 players and mobile phones) while you’re on the road.

£55 ($97) is on the pricey side, given you can still just wave your arm to change lanes, but if you ride about at night quite often, it could be a good investment in your own safety. Either way, points for the clever use of the three-axis accelerometer. [50Cycles via Wired]

That having been said, the Cyberbike is being developed by European publisher Bigben Interactive and comes bundled with some sort of lame treehugger game that requires you clean up the planet with the power of your eco-calves (don’t worry, it also works with Mario Kart). The bike is slated for a January release in Europe, but pricing details have not been announced. Granted, it will most likely be cheaper than purchasing an actual exercise bike, but I can’t imagine that some plastic, boxed Wii accessory will be able to handle the beating. Even professional stationary bikes break down on a fairly regular basis. [Kotaku]

Well, it’s convinced us that the wheels fold up, at least. But when you’re weaving in and out of city traffic with just a bit of metal and rubber differentiating you from the pavement, that very function will be your primary concern. Trust us. [Treehugger via DVICE]