Does this concept vehicle include electric assistance? As a commuter vehicle it needs to focus on the storage and power assists that non-recreational bikers will need. Visualize seniors going shopping. I visualize transporting my case of wine so the basket better be large enough: it appears to be very sturdy.
Good work Monsieur Starck.
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Posted by Tinman57
22nd Feb 2012
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Bike of the Future?
Posted by raykrueger@...
20th Feb 2012
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Conflict between design and engineering
I see this constant problem with designers and their lack of structural engineering education and thus - lack of structural understanding. I see design concept after design concept that is clueless regarding basic structural requirements for it to function as designed. The above bike is structurally weak. There's a reason traditional bikes have followed a multi-membered frame design - with either rectangular or triangular frame structure between the wheels - for strength. Put a 250-300lb American on this bike and it will suddenly have a new feature - it will be a folding bike. Mr. Starch needs some basic engineering courses.
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Updated - 21st Feb 2012
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looks like this bike weighs a ton. Like the previous commenter noted, structurally this bike is weak. in order for it to be strong enough in the middle, it would require a very heavy steel footplate or a very expensive titanium one. Also, where is the motor they mention? The thing reminds me of an old Schwinn from the fifties.
Posted by Jeff Cardinal
21st Feb 2012
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"Beautiful?"
I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
It's clunky, inelegant, hard to manufacture, doesn't seem to consider the different body types (there ought to be a rapid way to adjust for different height users.)
Design needs to integrate engineering courses--as an 'art' it far too often produces things which are nonfunctional, non-intuitive, impractical to manufacture and difficult to actually use, fragile, require excessive resources to build & maintain...
It's clunky, inelegant, hard to manufacture, doesn't seem to consider the different body types (there ought to be a rapid way to adjust for different height users.)
Design needs to integrate engineering courses--as an 'art' it far too often produces things which are nonfunctional, non-intuitive, impractical to manufacture and difficult to actually use, fragile, require excessive resources to build & maintain...
Posted by wizoddg
21st Feb 2012
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It is beautiful . . .
. . . but, I will agree with others that the step-through makes the bike look structurally flawed.
Removing the bar between the legs will make it easier to get on the bike, especially for those who have physical limitations. Maybe if they borrow an idea or two from Vespa which also doesn't have a triangle frame, they can make this bike work.
My next bike will be a recumbent and I think designers, such as Phillippe Stark, should start from that model if they want to make something truly innovative and practical for a wide range of riders as to age and ability (or disability).
Removing the bar between the legs will make it easier to get on the bike, especially for those who have physical limitations. Maybe if they borrow an idea or two from Vespa which also doesn't have a triangle frame, they can make this bike work.
My next bike will be a recumbent and I think designers, such as Phillippe Stark, should start from that model if they want to make something truly innovative and practical for a wide range of riders as to age and ability (or disability).
Posted by NotSoTupeloHoney
21st Feb 2012
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Remember standing up on the bike's peddles and coasting ? well here's the safer way.
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fun an handy
Posted by vonrock
21st Feb 2012
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Already done...by the Chinese
Check out this web site. The Chinese are already selling this type of product.
http://scooter.china-direct-buy.com/v/4/product_detail/4076183/Electricity_Bicycle_Scooter_Etc.html
http://scooter.china-direct-buy.com/v/4/product_detail/4076183/Electricity_Bicycle_Scooter_Etc.html
Posted by mjbarger
21st Feb 2012
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Nice Bike but...
In these days of motorbike drive-by theft I would suggest two modifications of the above design. First, the basket needs a lockable cover, and as long as you are doing that, make it opaque, aerodynamic, and waterproof. Second, a hook on both the front and rear vertical bars would be very useful.
Posted by barak88
21st Feb 2012
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oops...
I just looked at the website for the Chinese manufacturer. Seems they already had my idea for the basket & made it better with two. Still could use the hooks though. Re the scooter, here in Viet Nam those mirrors would be knocked off by the heavy traffic. Better to mount them on top of the handlebar. This reminds me of the 70s when the Japanese were being much more innovative than any American or European auto maker. Now it is the Chinese.
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Updated - 21st Feb 2012
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Bike of the Future?
This is ugly and structurally flawed bicycle. If this is an improvement over current designs used in Europe, then the commonly used bikes must be very primitive. I see no improvement that reduces stress on low backs or a seat design that reduces pressure points at the lower pelvis or for those individuals with prostate problems. Virtually all three wheeled recumbent bikes have resolved these issues and have convient add-ons for the trips to the market. Not to mention easy gearing for variations in the quality of country roads.
Posted by Stephen-Engard
22nd Feb 2012
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It looks like something that was designed in the early 50's to me. I used to have a bike that looked quite similar to this. Either way, I can see problems with fatigue cracking under the foot platform.... And where is this proverbial motor supposed to be?
Posted by Tinman57
22nd Feb 2012