Marilyn Thipthorpe

The Wheela scootbike places riders in a sitting position from which they propel themselves by kicking along the ground like a scooter. But unlike its wooden-framed forebear, the Wheela uses modern materials, folds down for easy carrying, and offers the option of an electric motor.
The inventor of the Wheela is a professional sailor who came up with the idea after being frustrated by an inability to store a bike or something like it on board the limited confines of a boat.
The result is a scooter that you sit on while yoWheelau ride and can quickly be folded and easily carried on your shoulder or stored in a small space when you don’t need it. Wheela buyers also have the choice of ordering either a version made of aluminum alloy or carbon. All models come with handlebars with grips, an anatomic seat, a strap-belt, and a front-wheel integrated brake for safety.
There are four different sizes available depending on your height. The Wheela scootbike is made in Europe and the company is taking pre-orders on the first 1,000 units now with delivery expected by July of this year.