MicroX: A Fold-Flat Micro Mobility Vehicle for Urban Living
A project in Leicester, UK by James Marlow013days
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16hours
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22minutes
Status: Active
A compact, fold-flat personal vehicle designed for real city life — built around space, safety, and everyday storage.
Backers: 25
Average Daily Pledges: £4
Average Pledge Per Backer: £5
Funding: £133 of £140,000
Dates: Jan 20th -> Mar 6th (45 days)
Project By: James Marlow
Backers: 25
Average Daily Pledges: £4
Average Pledge Per Backer: £5
Funding: £133 of £140,000
Dates: Jan 20th -> Mar 6th (45 days)
Project By: James Marlow
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Latest News
Close to the turning point 
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
MicroX has quietly reached an important moment. Over the last 24 hours, a small group of early supporters pushed the project to 21 backers. Thank you — genuinely. On Kickstarter, there’s a point where steady belief becomes visible momentum.... (Read More)
Design decisions, not features
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick clarification, based on a few questions we’ve seen since launch. The MicroX shown in photos and videos is a real, working prototype.It has already been built, ridden, folded, and lived with. The production version is not a redesign. It... (Read More)
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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