MicroX: A Fold-Flat Micro Mobility Vehicle for Urban Living

A project in Leicester, UK by James Marlow
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A compact, fold-flat personal vehicle designed for real city life — built around space, safety, and everyday storage.
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Backers: 2
Average Daily Pledges: £4
Average Pledge Per Backer: £20

Funding: £40 of £140,000
Dates: Jan 20th -> Mar 6th (45 days)
Project By: James Marlow
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Latest News

Design decisions, not features

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Since launching MicroX, I’ve been sharing the project with engineers, designers, and experienced folding-bike riders to stress-test the core geometry, locking logic, and real-world use case. The feedback has been direct and technical — exactly... (Read More)

How MicroX folds — clearly and honestly

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
A few people have asked for a clearer explanation of the folding mechanism, so here it is in simple mechanical terms. MicroX uses two locks and one permanent pivot, each with a specific job:1) Main lock (frame control) This is the key lock that... (Read More)

Day One: Live, Learning, and Building MicroX

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Day one is live. Answering questions, refining details, and building this properly. Thanks to everyone who’s already shown early support.       (Read More)

Update #1 — We’re Live

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We officially launched earlier today, and within the first 43 minutes the project received its first backers. That early support genuinely matters — it helps signal momentum and visibility in the early phase, and I’m hugely grateful to those who... (Read More)

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