A Fully Collapsable Bike

Mexican industrial designer Victor M. Aleman has developed a concept fully collapsible, folding bicycle.

It looks like its fixed or got a cruiser brake. Thats pretty cool, but then comes the question of are the tires replaceable or would you need to buy a whole new collapsable wheel when you skid the crap out of it? On top of that, the pedals are round. Seriously, why would you design round pedals on a bike?

But, besides this little critique, I think the concept, execution and overall look of the bike is really cool. This reminds me of another collapsable bike that was mentioned on bextim. Not sure if anyone took the jump to that post but i’ll post the video here at the end.

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Dominic Hargreaves designed the Contortionist to—unlike other folding bikes—specifically showcase the aesthetics and feel of a traditional bike. Mechanically, he aimed to create a bike that was unable to fold up while being ridden, even if the quick release were to come loose. The aluminum frame collapses between the two wheels, making its compact size equal to that of a 26-inch wheel, allowing it to be easily carried (or rolled!) onto public transportation. When opened up, it becomes a standard, full-size bike.

These are two cool concept bikes that could be coming to a local bike store near you!

#1. The Nulla, which means “nothing” in Italian, embraces a minimalist approach to bicycle design. Named as such due its missing parts, including the chain, fork and spokes, the Nulla uses a “direct-gear-chain drive system” instead to support the wheels and produce movement. Created by Bradford Waugh, the bike is still causing much debate as to whether or not it would indeed be operable, but most cycling enthusiasts agree that with its sleek, beautiful design it doesn’t matter all that much. Photo courtesy of Bradford Waugh via LikeCOOL.com.

#2 Is a bike by Phil Bridge, who majored in Product Design at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England, aimed to design a recyclable bike that was, in essence, worth nothing. Bicycles are often stolen or damaged throughout England, so he hoped his cardboard creation, devoid of sentiment and cost, would deter thieves while also preventing owner worry. A waterproof, honeycomb-structured cardboard called Hexacomb—generally used for engineering purposes—was used for the frame, pedals and wheel spokes. Designed to withstand approximately six months of constant use, the bike has an estimated production cost of around ₤15 (approximately $25). Photo courtesy of Sheffield Hallam University via shu.ac.uk/art/design/news/cardboardbike.html.

To check out 6 more concept bikes take a look at the post at Bix TIm!