Electric bike and more prototypes
05/07/2011.
Designer: Brian Mcallister
metalocus, INÉS LALUETA
metalocus, INÉS LALUETA
It's summer and everyone seems to want to do more sports, hills make some surrender quickly. A bike with pedals and electric may be a solution. One model could be further (by the technology applied and respect the environment) is the prototype of Brian Mcallister, University of Washington. However there are models whose design or energy efficiency have nothing to envy here we present some samples.
ThisWay Recumbent Bicycle por Torkel Dohmar. Este Way Recumbent Bicycle es una mezcla entre una bicicleta y un automóvil. Incorpora un techo con la intención de mantenerte seco bajo la lluvia. Y para asegurarse de que es visible a los conductores, incluso en condiciones meteorológicas adversas, incluye luces LED delanteras y traseras. Si bien no aporta mucho en términos de mantener el calor hay que imaginar que con algo más de peso pronto le incluirá un motor.
BauBike por Michael Ubbesen Jakobsen. Inspirada en el diseño Bauhaus, la BauBike hace un uso estético de líneas limpias y formas geométricas. Creación de una pieza funcional y una obra de arte a través del diseño, la estructura se diseña con cuadrados y triángulos equiláteros limitando todas las líneas en ángulos de 60 a 90 grados. La pieza extra final sobre la rueda trasera le permite un espacio para añadir un asiento adicional o una canasta.
City Bike by Ionut Predescu. It doesn’t get any tougher than carbon fiber and Kevlar cables. The City Bike manages to be incredibly lightweight without sacrificing strength and durability. The balance between thin black cables and shiny white carbon fiber creates a unique and almost delicate aesthetic.
Grasshopper Bicycle. The green accents and strange thin frame make it easy to understand why this bicycle project was dubbed the “Grasshopper.” The bike is meant for an urban lifestyle hence the small size and electric functionality. You’d probably find this little concept bike especially useful for the usually annoying transition between biking and riding the metro
Green Shadow Bike by Mr. Going green was never so literal. Aside from looking incredibly cool and futuristic, the Green Shadow concept bike features some cool tech as well. With an on-board computer, it helps you track your health and mileage. It’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning as well as how many miles you’re not driving.
IziBi Folding Bike by Renato Gschwend. This sleek mountain bike folds entirely in half making it easy to toss in the back of any car. For something so compact you wouldn’t expect that the IziBi has got a strong carbon fiber polymer frame that’s meant to last.
Locust Folding Bike by Josef Cadek. The future might not actually be void of color, the Locust impresses with bright green and yellow in another interesting folded bike design. Everything from the frame, to the handlebars are round making it easy to roll the entire bike up into a compact ball. The design was achieved by replacing the chain system with a belt system with outer toothing
ORYX Time Trail Bike by Harald Cramer. It’s easy to imagine that the unique design of the ORYX Time Trial Bike provides a fast and efficient riding experience. The wheel suspension and crank located on the inside makes the bike more streamlined and allows it to cut through air more efficiently. The overall design improves shock absorption without losing traction. Even the process of changing tires is enhanced by a clever push button release.
Taurus Seat-less Bike by Julia Meyer. The idea behind this unusual seatless bike comes from an interest in a more challenging ride that keeps you fitter. By leaning forward without parking your butt on a seat you’ll give your legs a much better workout and maintain correct posture. Plus, you’ll look like you came straight out of the future on such a weird new bike.
One Folding Bicycle por Thomas Owen. Claramente plegable, dominando su imagen futurista, asimétrica y con curvas.
Brian explains his concept:
The bike is designed to be zero to low maintenance. Solid over-mold tires remove the possibility of flats; a fully enclosed drive train keeps the rider clean and clothing out of moving parts. When the bike is docked it receives a charge via the two locking points. Every part is made by hand, there are no 3d printed or laser cut parts on the model. Corian by Dupont Aluminum and steel have been used in its construction.
