A bicycle, which is a health-beneficial vehicle, is usually intended for riding on the road. However, there is also a water-faring version of the two-wheeled transport. Despite the fact that riding a bicycle on water seems impossible, New Zealand specialists have developed a remarkable version of the two-wheeled vehicle. The water transport named «Manta 5 Hydrofoil» is made of carbon fiber material. Powered by an electric battery, the water transport can travel at a speed of 20-22 kilometers per hour. Resistant to waves, this bicycle is mainly intended for sports enthusiasts and tourists, and is used on sea coasts and in swimming pools. Although riding the «Manta 5 Hydrofoil» bicycle seems difficult, first-time riders show successful results and return back to the shore.

The main feature of the «Manta 5 Hydrofoil» is that it does not sink into water. Specialists installed ski-like sliding metal plates instead of the front and rear wheels to keep the bicycle on the water's surface. Thin metal parts placed transversely keep the bicycle afloat in a balanced state. The handlebars, seat, and chain-wheel of the water-faring bicycle are like those of a regular bicycle, with a ship-like round propeller at the rear and a long-stemmed, foot-like paddling element that cuts through the water at the front. A battery is placed in place of the main frame. Driven like a regular bicycle, this transport tilts to one side when pedaling is stopped. For this reason, the bicyclist must ride without resting from the moment of entering the water until coming out. Designed to support a weight of up to 100 kilograms, the water bicycle can be ridden for 1.5 to 4 hours on a full charge.