It rolls, it's urban, economical, ecological and fun. It bears names worthy of the greatest science fiction series, and yet, it is very much in tune with the times. It is….

GyroFast

XRC01 electric unicycle - Photo: DR

… Eco-mobile vehicles! Hear unicycles, Segways, hoverboards, electric scooters, which the French are increasingly fond of. As proof, the market is really exploding, with 77 pedelecs (electric bikes) sold in 000, + 2014% increase compared to 37!

But it is true that this mode of transport is perfect for urban travel and has an impressive number of advantages, among which:

  • ecological and economical, thanks to electric motorization
  • synonymous with pleasure
  • allowing easy and effortless movement over a relatively long distance
  • autonomy
  • proximity and freedom offered
  • utilisation facility
  • movement speed

Not to mention that it allows you to escape the scourge of traffic in large French agglomerations.

The enthusiasm for this new mode of urban transport is such that even the government, as well as more and more large companies, are offering unicycles and gyropods to their employees ...

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A new mode of travel, trendy and responsible

It is therefore this context, to say the least, flourishing (for the planet and for us) that the new start-up, Gyrofast, has chosen to enter the market, thus responding to a need of the French to combine ecology, economy, efficiency and pleasure.

And, while the Cop21 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 2015) is taking place in Paris, this initiative is rather positive and demonstrates the will of the French to engage in an eco-responsible approach.

Brice Masseix, founder of Gyrofast, explains

As soon as I heard about unicycles, I immediately knew it could work: it's innovative, ecological and fun, exactly what the French are looking for.

French people who can now buy their electric unicycles (gyrofasts) and their self-propelled gyroscopic boards (gyroskates) online, while benefiting from a reactive after-sales service and listening in the event of a breakdown.

Moreover, as Brice indicates,

Our stock, available in France, allows us to deliver to our customers within 24 hours, and to offer them a 12-month guarantee. But beyond the sale of our models, we also make a point of providing relevant advice adapted to the use and expectations of the customer.

Zoom on…

20151125_GyroFast_03the electric unicycle, also called electric single-wheel, gyroscopic unicycle or even gyrofast. This new mode of transport consists of a wheel propelled by an electric motor, the whole being protected by a shell on which two foot-rest pedals are placed. The most difficult being to manage the balance, learning wheels are supplied with most models. Regarding the power of the motors, it ranges from 350 to 500 W. The batteries are lithium in most cases and are Samsung brand for high-end gyrofasts.

20151125_GyroFast_04the hoverboard, also known as flipway, flatboard, electric skate or gyroskate. This revisited skateboard differs from its ancestor by the position of the feet on the board, which are parallel. Praised in the USA, it made a remarkable entry in France and attracted more and more fans of trendy and ecological modes of transport. The batteries are generally lithium and Samsung or Panasonic brand for the most efficient.

About

At the origin of Gyrofast, a young self-taught entrepreneur of 28 years, Brice Masseix. After several successful experiences of business creation, including Hotdog Farmer, it was last spring that he had the idea of ​​this e-commerce of electric unicycles and other innovative and fun modes of transport.

He comments:

I read the American and Asian press and media a lot in search of innovative products that I could offer on the French market. This is how I heard about gyrofasts and gyroskates.

He therefore took the plunge in August, accompanied in his project by Charley, also in search of an innovative idea to materialize.

Optimistic about the future of Gyrofast and ambitious for its development, Brice plans to

open shops to offer initiation and rental. In addition, on the site, customers ask us a lot of questions to reassure themselves, because their main fear is the management of after-sales service in the event of a breakdown. Having a storefront would be a guarantee of seriousness in this regard and a real additional asset.

To find out more: http://gyrofast.com