Today it became known that the court has revoked the driver's license of another famous artist for hitting a cyclist, and therefore he will have to urgently look for other ways to get around the city. We suggest that he switch to a two-wheeled vehicle himself, especially since a huge number of new ones have appeared recently, completely. We will tell you about the ten best of them in this review.
BMW Cruise is a hybrid vehicle that combines the best of both bicycles and mopeds. Of course, BMW Cruise is pedal-powered, making it easy and fast to drive on roads and paths. However, it also has a small motor and a battery designed to allow you to travel up to 80 kilometers on one full charge. However, the creators of this vehicle expect that cyclists will use the engine only when climbing an incline.
We are accustomed to the fact that the wheels on a bicycle are in a vertical plane, one after the other. And the creators of an unusual vehicle called Di-Cycle decided to conduct an experiment and place the wheels parallel to each other. The result is a fairly stable and fast design, which may well have a future.
An unusual vehicle called ELF, although it looks like a car, is not one. In fact, this is a bicycle with a roof and a full seat, at least according to American law. And this despite the presence of a miniature built-in electric motor.
Designer Jurgen Kuipers invites every person whose hands grow from more or less the right place to make their own bicycle based on the blanks from a set called Sawyer.
The idea of the Fliz Bike seems to have been stolen from a series of cartoons about the Flintstones. After all, it has neither pedals nor a seat, and you need to move around on this vehicle by pushing off with your feet from the surface on which you are driving.
is one of the most famous and authoritative designers of our time. And it was in his head that the idea came to create a hybrid vehicle called Pibal, combining a bicycle and a scooter at the same time. Who likes what more?
Bergmonch is a bike for true lovers of travel and hiking. After all, it can move not only along the road, but also on the shoulders of its owner, being connected to a backpack into a single whole.
Chopper Bike – chopper bike
What man has not dreamed of his own chopper motorcycle, so big, beautiful and courageous? But it turns out that there are also their younger brothers, much more affordable. We are talking about bicycles that look like they are motorcycles with an extended frame.
Over the past 10 years, the bicycle has experienced a real renaissance thanks to the greater availability of lightweight, durable materials, improvements in safety and comfort, and the advent of electric assist motors. Plus, bikes are becoming more and more beautiful. Small manufacturers and independent designers are constantly improving the two-wheeler with cutting-edge shapes and technologies. This review features 10 favorites from the cycling world.
1. BSG Wood.b Duomatic (France)
The French firm BSG Wood.b's line of bicycles combines metal parts with structural components made from plywood. The final product - which is as expensive (€3,190) as it looks - appears to be closer to art than transport. But don't be fooled: the BSG aluminum frame provides exceptional strength, as well as the bike's low weight - just 15 kilograms.
2. Pashley Parabike (UK)
Cycle builders Pashley have been in business since the days of King George V. They are known for their classic style, eminently English - bikes with Brooks seats, bells and large wicker baskets. The new Pashley Parabike models represent the depth of British history, the noblest part of it. This £545 (about $900) bike is reminiscent of the World War II Airborne bike that British paratroopers used to jump into German-occupied France.
3. Halfbike II (USA)
The original Halfbike became part of a smart urban mobility solution. Halfbike II looks like a museum piece of techno. When driving, the steering fork extends upward above the aluminum frame. The drive goes to the front wheel, and the rear two, smaller ones, improve the bike's handling. The $599 folding bike weighs just 8 kilograms and is easy to transport on public transport.
4. WooBi (Italy)
Unveiled during Milan Design Week, Italian designer Matteo Zagnoni's WooBi is one of the most beautiful wooden bikes. The minimalist bike features a frame and front fork made from solid wood, and a toothed belt drive instead of a traditional chain. Buyers can choose the type of wood from a list that includes walnut, rosewood, ash, wenge and others, as well as choose the color of the wheels and leather grips and saddle. According to the designer, the prototype received a bright green color that is friendly to nature. This eco-bike will cost the buyer $7,700.
5. SPA Bicicletto (Italy)
The manufacturer of Bicicletto, the Italian company Società Piemontese Automobili (SPA), dates back to 1906. But don't kid yourself: this pedal-electric hybrid is packed with 21st century technology. The glossy carbon fiber composite frame contributes to the bike's weight of 23.5 kilograms. At the bottom of the frame there is an electric battery. And in the false fuel tank there is a storage compartment for an LED display that tells you the speed and battery level.
When driving on electric power, the Bicicletto reaches a top speed of 45 km/h. The company claims that the bike can travel up to 50 km on electric power, or up to 120 km while still pedaling. Bicicletto plugs into a regular outlet and the battery is fully charged in 5 hours. Like other beautiful bikes from Italy, the stylish Bicicletto doesn't come cheap at $11,000.
6. Cherubim HummingBird (Japan)
Supplier of bicycles to the Japanese Olympic team, Cherubim is proud of its history. The developed sports steel frame is now also used on road models. The bike with a touch of retro style uses original solutions. So, the cyclist sits almost above the rear wheel and bends his back low.
7. Engeenius Cykno (Italy)
If you don't take into account the $22,000 price tag, which is more than the new Alfa Romeo MiTo, it's a regular bike with electric assist. It is also a shining example of Italian beauty. The monocoque frame, front fork and 26-inch wheels are made from carbon fiber. Despite the presence of an electric drive, the bike weighs only 26 kilograms.
The central leather section of the Cykno houses a 250W or 500W electric motor, a lithium polymer battery pack and an on-board charger with cable. A full charge from a regular household socket takes four hours, and the power reserve is enough for 60 kilometers - enough for long walks in Italy.
8. GreenChamp Original (Singapore)
The simple bamboo children's bike was created by Kickstarter-funded GreenChamp. This balance bike without pedals is designed to teach riding skills more effectively than traditional children's three-wheelers. In addition to the obvious benefits of stability and durable carbon fiber elements, GreenChamp Original has an unforgettable design. The bamboo fibers are infused with bee honey to prevent cracking, and the tubes are double-walled for maximum rigidity. And such a children's bike costs a modest $165.
9. Viks Steel Urban Cycle (Estonia)
It was only a matter of time. Taking into account the pathological tendency of cyclists towards minimalism and simplification, the Estonian studio Velonia has further simplified the frame. The resulting Viks bicycle is an abstraction of only two steel pipes connected just below the handlebars. The bike can be assembled to order, taking into account individual features. So, the photo shows a bicycle in Lamborghini Orange coloring without fenders and brakes.
10. Ono Bikes Archont (Serbia)
An Archont bicycle from the Belgrade company Ono Bikes costs $2,000-$10,500, depending on the type of drive. The 3-meter-long Archont is reminiscent of chopper bikes with its silhouette and curved curves. Each piece is handmade for the future owner. The pseudo-fuel tank houses the battery and electric motor. You could ride this bike all the way to a beach cafe in some utopian future.
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The phrase “reinvent the wheel” means to come up with something that has already been invented for a long time, to waste time aimlessly on something. But it turns out that it is still possible to reinvent the wheel. And this is what designers do successfully. And sometimes they become truly masterpiece devices.
1. Olympic bike
A Beijing resident decided not to be on the sidelines of the Olympics, which took place in his city in 2008. He modified his bicycle to look like the symbol of the Olympics - five rings. Two rings make the bike move, and three are decorative.
2. Stairs
We've all seen photos of clunky bicycles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Huge front wheels, tiny rear wheels. It’s not clear how people managed to ride them! But this bike broke all records of clumsiness. After all, this is a ladder bike. Its seat and steering wheel are at a height of several meters. It remains a mystery why such a bicycle is needed and how does its owner even manage to ride it?
3. Bicycle with feet
The wheels on this bike are not wheels in the conventional sense of the word. It is, rather, a circular system of artificial human feet, shod in sneakers and boots. And, what’s most interesting, despite its originality, this bike can still ride.
4. Roll-up bike
One of the main difficulties that bicycle owners face is the problem of storing it indoors. But for this bike there is no such problem. After all, it can be rolled into a ball, the size of which is not much different from a regular bag or backpack.
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It turns out that you can live on a bicycle. Of course, not on the bike itself, but in a mobile home that clings to the back of this vehicle. Of course, there is no shower or toilet in such a house, otherwise an ordinary person simply would not be able to pull it along with him, but there is a bed, a sofa and a table. Minimal, but comfortable.
6. Bicycle with angular wheels
Who said that bicycle wheels have to be round? Here, a resident of China, Guan Baihua, again, especially for the Beijing Olympics, created a bicycle, the front wheel of which has five corners, and the rear wheel has three. Apparently, I rewatched the animated series “The Flintstones.” After all, there were just cars with similar wheels.
7. Bull bike
And this bike looks like a bull ready to attack. Plus, it doesn't have seats and uses an innovative pedal system. Therefore, riding this bike is more like climbing stairs or walking on a slight upward incline.
8. Sex bike
From the outside, riding this bike looks like sexual intercourse. After all, its frame is made in the form of a naked woman standing in a piquant pose. It’s not for nothing that this bike is called the Sex Machine.
You had no idea how much, but we will correct this situation and change your idea of a two-wheeled vehicle.
The inventor of the bicycle could not even imagine how popular his invention would become, what changes it would be subject to, and how much it would change. It is this two-wheeled miracle of the industry that is the most popular, widespread and in demand form of transport. The number of bicycles currently in use reaches one billion, and this figure continues to grow.
Bicycles are becoming more popular every day
Standing out among so many models seems like an impossible task, but there are such extraordinary personalities that shock humanity. Making a rating is extremely difficult, since one example is more unusual than the previous one, and then an even stranger bike appears, and so on. But we managed to select the most unusual bicycles for you. Enjoy.
Wooden bicycle transport
If we turn to history and look at the very first bicycles, we will see that wood was used to create them. Over time, this material was replaced by alloys of various metals and plastics. And now wooden models began to appear again thanks to the designer from Japan Yojiro Oshima.
Another wooden bicycle will appeal to ultra-hipsters. A single piece of American ash was used to create the frame. To increase hardness, reinforcement was performed using carbon fiber. So far, this model is not mass produced, but only for pre-orders.
There is a real boom in wood in the bicycle industry. Bamboo was used to create the Bam Bam Baby, and only the wheels have rubber rims. This variation on a bicycle theme turned out to be truly unusual, wear-resistant and hypoallergenic.
Dirt bike
The Rungu Juggernaut Bike will overcome any off-road conditions and go through the most impassable areas. With such a bike, any bad weather and the most severe weather conditions are not scary. A durable aluminum frame, an extended wheelbase, not just correct, but ideal weight distribution, powerful, wide wheels - a real SUV among two-wheeled vehicles.
The chopper bikes themselves are amazing, unusual and original, and many of them even exist in a single copy. But among all this assortment, the creation from Custom Max stands out, which moves on the widest wheels that can exist. Their width is 10 cm. With such a bicycle you don’t even need to turn the pedals much, it will roll on its own.
Retro + modern technology
Retro style remains popular everywhere, even in the bicycle industry. Well, where can we get away from modern technologies? So we had to combine retro style, bike characteristics and electric bicycle technology. The result is an amazing Cykno model.
The cheapest and lightest bike
The next copy wins in two categories at once: lowest price and minimum weight. For its production, the most common cardboard was used, which is used for packaging goods. This idea came to the mind of Israeli designer Itzgar Gafni. Of course, the cardboard was prepared in a special way to make the bike usable. The raw material was soaked in resin and then coated with paint with waterproof and fireproof properties. The result was a model that would cost only $12 to purchase.
Its weight is only 9 kg, but its load capacity allows it to hold 220 kg. The design of a paper bicycle includes rubber that is concentrated on the wheels, which prevents them from puncturing. Although the manufacturer claims the reliability of his invention, Russian roads and conditions will be too much for him. This is my personal opinion.
Cargo bike
Every year, cycling is becoming more and more improved, its characteristics are improving, and its benefits are growing. Already a car seems not such a desirable acquisition, especially since large loads can now be transported using a Donkey bicycle, which translates as a donkey. This model has two trunks at once. This design allows you to evenly distribute weight, transport large items and maintain balance even when moving very slowly. Who knows, maybe bicycles will soon replace cars altogether.
The most compact and lightest
Folding bicycles will no longer surprise anyone, but the creative designers of Bergmonch managed to create the most compact option of all those currently existing. in two minutes it turns into a backpack - we have never seen anything like this before.
A bicycle that weighs only 5.5 kg is no longer a fantastic idea, but a reality, which is embodied in the A-bike model. Sporty character, folding design, good speed performance, quality parts. Such characteristics will remain unusual for a long time.
Due to its compactness, the One is also one of the most unusual bicycles in the world. The author of this creation is Thomas Owen. If the structure is in the assembled position, then it is very difficult to guess what is actually in front of you. More like a stylish lady's suitcase. Consequently, there are no problems at all with its transportation and storage. Performance characteristics are at a high level, despite the unusual design, lightness and small dimensions.
The most durable
An engineer from Estonia, Indrek Narusk, managed to create a bicycle made of stainless steel, which allows it to be called the most durable and durable. The design is based on two pipes, and the design has similar features to racing motorcycles.
Bicycle lock
Probably British designer Kevin Scott's bikes were stolen so often that he had to create a bicycle lock. The owner of such a bicycle was offered an alternative method for. Instead of all kinds of anti-theft devices, the Bendy Bicycle itself is used as a lock, which, if necessary, can simply be twisted around a pole, tree or any other rack and fastened.
So far this bike is undergoing a number of checks and tests, but the chances of launching large-scale production are quite high. Perhaps very soon a bicycle will appear on the market that does not need an anti-theft system.
The fastest
Automobile companies are making their contribution to the development of the bicycle industry, applying their developments and achievements to create powerful, economical and fast bicycles. Audi is no exception, which recently presented a new Worthersee bicycle. This model has five operating modes, which are designed for driving in various external conditions. When the maximum mode is activated, the bike can accelerate to 80 km/h. Why pedal when the bike can move itself at such high speeds?
The use of solar energy is an extremely hot topic that affects many areas. Now it's time for the bicycles. The Ele bicycle has compact solar panels mounted on disks, which charge the battery using solar energy. You can change the angle of placement of the panels to achieve maximum efficiency in their operation. If there is not enough solar energy, you can move using pedals or the operation of a motor.
Night bike
The Tong City Bike resembles a picture from a science-fiction film about the distant future with flying cars and just such bicycles. The most modern design, taken from the future, fashionable elements - all this attracts the eye and arouses interest among amateur cyclists, professionals and people far from this area. This model acquires a special charm at night, when light tubes emitting a spectacular glow become clearly visible. You can choose the backlight color yourself. In a word, for night walks this particular bike is the best option of all that have been proposed.
Although no, with such a loud statement we still got excited. There is another two-wheeled vehicle, Antares Lift, proposed by Japanese designer Ideki Kawata. Such epithets as poetic, romantic, feminine can be applied to this bike. And all because, when folded, the bike looks like an orchid leaf with a drop of dew or a tear. It is the appearance that makes the bike unusual and memorable. The presence of backlight allows you to move around the city at night without fear.
Bicycle wheel
Why does a bicycle need two wheels if you can get by with one? These were probably the thoughts that crossed the mind of the creator of the one-wheeled bike, Ben Wilson. You won’t immediately understand whether this transport is simple or even more complex than its standard counterparts. The designer threw out the second wheel and frame, considering these elements unnecessary.
Although this model is the only single-wheeled example, attempts to produce something similar were made long before. Back in 1860, a patent was issued for the production of such a vehicle, but that was all. And only now the drawings have acquired real features.
Maximum unusual
Our rating would be incomplete without mentioning Oryx. The authorship of this creation is attributed to Harold Kramer, who decided to change all stereotypes and create a bicycle transport that is unique in absolutely everything. The frame has a one-piece construction and is made of carbon fiber. There is a chain inside the frame. The shape of the frame, which resembles the letter Y, immediately attracts attention. This is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also practical, since it is due to this element that we can speak of effective shock absorption. This parameter remains at a high level even when overcoming off-road conditions. This new product can only be obtained by pre-order, which makes Oryx exclusive.
Who said that bicycle wheels should be located next to each other? This is another stereotype that was destroyed by the creators of the Di-Cycle model. In this instance, the wheels are located parallel, opposite each other. There is a seat and pedals between the wheels, the design is stable, can move at high speed and bring comfort to its user. Perhaps this is what bicycles will look like in the future.
Looking at this creation, you might be perplexed and think that a car was included in the rating by mistake. Don't rush to conclusions, because this is a full-fledged bike. Only with a roof, windshield and a full, comfortable seat. But rain and wind will not bother you during the trip.
Unusual children's bicycles
The Taurus exercise bike, designed by Julia Mayer, does not have pedals or a seat in its design. The user is asked to take steps similar to those that simulate climbing stairs. This training vehicle is very compact and can be disassembled, which further reduces the required storage space. The rear wheel has built-in capacitors that store the energy generated during movement. The data is transferred to the display.
Another new product in the field is intended for children with disabilities. Regular use of such a simulator promotes the physical, mental and general development of the child, trains motor skills and strengthens muscle mass. To ensure a stable position for the small user and protect his chest, a support is provided in the design of the bicycle. The design of the bicycle may vary depending on the characteristics of the child and his body parameters.
We presented the most unusual bicycles in the world, which caused surprise, delight or bewilderment in us. Designers constantly surprise the world community with their creations that will take your breath away. Now it is no longer possible to say exactly what a bicycle will look like in the future, but we can confidently say that its concept will change significantly.
Incredible facts
“Inventing a bicycle” means creating something unusual. The history of the creation of an ordinary bicycle is familiar to many. But little is known about the most unusual models created by man. Below is a list and brief description of bicycles of non-standard designs.
In the middle of the last century, in the post-war years, five craftsmen, in order to stand out from the crowd and surprise everyone with something unusual, developed amazing bicycle models. Many will say that they are even ridiculous, but it is difficult to argue with the fact that these modified bicycles are distinguished by their originality of idea and amaze with their unusual design.
Joe Steinlauf became the creator of 14 types of the most unusual bicycle models of the 20th century. He was able to modify this popular form of transport so much that in some of them you can hardly recognize the bicycle that is familiar to many.
1. Vehicle with original frame - forged headboard from the bed. According to the inventor, such an unusual idea came to him in the morning when he woke up.
2. Double bicycle for two drivers, designed mainly for those who are not ready to give up the main place.
3. Bicycle with the wheel raised up. Thus, in fact, one wheel performs the main function of the vehicle.
4. The following bike was designed for riding on snow and ice. Protective gloves on the steering wheel protect your hands from cold and frost, and special studs on the wheels allow you to drive even in the most severe weather conditions. With all this equipment, the bike looks very “skinny”.
5. Bike shelf. A man sits on a hill and controls one wheel. It requires obvious skill and dexterity to get the hang of driving this vehicle correctly.
6. Bicycle for crime fighters, equipped with revolvers, bayonets, a dozen shotguns, and a special flare gun. And although visually such a vehicle looks ridiculous and funny, it really has everything you might need to fight the enemy.
7. After Joe Steinlauf sees a bicycle that was in an accident with a distorted body and dented tires, he decides to create a bicycle with square wheels. It looks very unusual. It is quite logical that the question immediately arises: how to ride it?
8. A bicycle with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel. It also looks interesting and funny.
9. Family bike, designed for 5 people. Crew members sit on a long bench between the front and rear wheels.
10. Tricorne bicycle. It looks a bit like a shelf bike. However, the angle at which the driver is placed is much sharper. It seems that a person is at the peak of a mountain.
11. A bicycle in the shape of a Ferris wheel. A person is inside a spherical space. If you brake very sharply on such a bicycle, you can spin inside for several minutes, just as things spin in the drums of modern washing machines. It is logical that it is difficult for the driver of such a vehicle to avoid dizziness.
12. A bicycle with a minimum of parts. The front and rear parts are connected by only two springs. This is quite enough for a normal trip.
13. Mini bike, designed specifically for circus performances. It looks cute, funny and “toy-like”.
14. And finally, a bicycle with five chains and four seats at different distances from the ground. While its inventor was learning to ride a bicycle, he broke three ribs and a collarbone.
These unusual bicycles were invented mainly not for use, but as an experiment.
