The idea of a folding bike has undertaken numerous studies that focus on reducing the weight and dimensions which have led, however, to realize too small sized bicycles.
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This is certainly something you don’t see everyday. An Italian designer by the name of Gianluca Sada has come up with a brand new concept which he hopes will revolutionise the market for folding commuter bikes.
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The frame sits on two completely spoke-free wheels with the chain powering a small wheel on the rear rim rather than a central hub. The whole thing folds up to the size of an umbrella when you press on the saddle.
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It’s made of aluminium, so it’s supposed to be pretty light (although his website gives no exact stats) and should be fairly easy to carry on a train, or a bus.
The objective of this project is to have a cycle with standard dimensions ( wheels 26 “) and have a small package during transportation. The wheels have no spokes, the minimum size in closing, the system folder with the single movement, the packaging container can also be used as a backpack, are innovations of this script.
