The FlyKly Smart Wheel is a slim, lightweight motor that easily attaches to your back wheel and--voila!--you don't have to pedal anymore. Extra bonus: Your bike can now track your routes.

Sure, we have heard of the concept of a bicycle that uses a smart wheel to get better traveling distances with less effort, but this is not a bike, it’s a kick scooter. It’s called the Smart ...

The whole kit—which includes both the Smart Wheel and the Smart Light—costs $590. (You can also buy just the Smart Light for $59.) This includes a year-long warranty.

Sadly, the Smart Wheel’s price is just as premium as its feature set. It’s currently available as a standalone device for $1,100 on the FlyKly website, or as part of a bundle with various ...

Researchers at MIT have engineered a "smart" bicycle wheel that can store and release energy. Written by Andrew Nusca, Contributor Dec. 15, 2009, 6:53 a.m. PT ...

By aiding uphill climbs, says inventor Niko Klansek of New York City–based FlyKly bikes, the Smart Wheel makes it possible to commute by bike — without breaking a sweat.

The company has already successfully met its $100,000 Kickstarter fundraising goal, but there are stretch goals at $300,000, $400,000, and $500,000 that could see Smart Wheels of different sizes ...