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PR-YAK, a sustainable urban mobility solution for professional riders

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Ergonomics has been enhanced up to the last detail to avoid overexertion, muscular problems and to make work easier for those who use a bike as a professional means of transport.

An interactive map, space for personal belongings and a magnetic rear support to transport cargo improve riders’ working conditions

Valencia (Spain), September 2th 2021.- #alegredesign has taken a further step after two decades working in #mobility projects with YAK, a new electric bike designed, defined and improved down to the very last detail to improve the experience of professionals that use this vehicle in their everyday work.

The #alegredesign team has meticulously studied the constraints and inefficiencies of these vehicles, which are estimated to travel between 40 and 70 kilometers on average in a working day. On top of this are the muscular problems and the associated safety risks, whether personal or bike-related.

Yak is the answer: an e-bike with a human-centric approach to urban #mobility.

“Food delivery orders in Spain have increased by 27% over the past twelve months, according to industry studies. An increasing number of delivery couriers are now using bicycles to deliver food as quickly as possible. These riders have to carry heavy boxes loaded with food on their backs, stopping to check directions on their mobile phones, exerting themselves physically as well as keeping their personal belongings in their pockets”, explains Jorge Páez, responsible for this project at #alegredesign.

From an ergonomic point of view, the rear part incorporates a support which is equipped with an advanced magnetic system to hold the box containing the cargo in place while in transit. This means the rider does not have to carry the bag and can move freely while riding. Once the bike is disconnected, so is the system, enabling the load to be easily removed. When the bike is stationary, the platform folds down, taking up less space.

Riding is further enhanced by an interactive map that is projected onto the Yak's front windscreen. This navigation system avoids unnecessary stops and distractions. Handlebar-mounted controls allow the user to control the interface without taking their eyes off the road.

The bike itself is built using a new system that uses carbon laminates instead of metal tubes. These laminates allow internal storage spaces to be created within the structure. The saddle base is designed to house the battery, that can be detached and removed, meaning that it can be recharged without having to move the whole bike.

User and vehicle safety is another element that has been technically developed from a #design point of view. The lights and indicators are integrated at the front, rear and on the handlebars alike, which also have a built-in SOS system that, once activated, sends the location of the rider and their vehicle to the emergency services. In the event of a robbery, the police can always track the location of the bicycle.

At the rear, an integrated bar lifts up and can be attached to any pole doubling as a padlock. If it is unlocked using blunt force, it will trigger a deterrent alarm.

“Mobility is advancing at a blistering pace. Its transformation is accelerating in terms of speed, energy efficiency and user comfort. Yak puts the rider at the heart of the #design process of the vehicle, always considering their physical, functional and professional needs, so that they can work under the best possible conditions in terms of ergonomics, efficiency and well-being”, highlights Marcelo Alegre, founder of the studio.

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