FLYKLY

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Overview

FlyKly is a company that develops the Smart Wheel, a rear wheel replacement integrating a motor, battery, and sensors to convert standard bicycles into pedal-assisted e-bikes.¹² Headquartered in New York with Italian design, the product targets urban commuters seeking extended range and hill-climbing assistance without full bike replacement.¹⁵ It features app control via Bluetooth and holds three international patents as an early all-in-one pedal assist system released in 2015.¹

History

FlyKly was founded in 2010 by Niko Klansek, initially based in New York City.¹⁵ The company partnered with Italian firm ZeHuS around 2014, shifting production to Italy and introducing design updates including the Smart Wheel powered by ZeHuS technology.⁴¹ Products are assembled in Slovenia post-Italian production, with Kickstarter success noted among top 100 projects.²¹

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Smart Wheel (pedal-assist hub)	Retrofit for any bike	$500 - $1,000
FlyKly Bicycle with Wize	Integrated smart e-bike	$1,500 - $3,000

Manufacturing

Products are designed in Italy, produced there, and assembled in Slovenia.¹⁴

Notable Products

FlyKly Smart Wheel - All-in-one rear wheel with motor, battery, and sensors; up to 100 km range, 3 kg weight, app-controlled.¹
FlyKly Bicycle with Wize - E-bike equipped with Bike+ technology by ZeHuS, featuring metabolic sensing and charge-sustaining battery.⁴

Reputation

FlyKly is recognized by early adopters for pioneering compact retrofit e-bike solutions via Kickstarter success.² Enthusiasts note improvements in Italian design for lighter weight and smoother ride, though some criticized delays and shift from US manufacturing.⁴¹ Professionals view it as innovative for urban mobility but with limited updates post-2015.¹

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