The Pi electric bicycle uses a semi-automatic 8-speed transmission to downshift into a lower gear for climbing hills, then up shift for rapid acceleration to a maximum of 20 mph on flats and allows you to pedal normally because the motor automatically disengages when not in use. Powered by a 750-watt electric motor housed in the horizontal chain and motor assembly, the Pi electric bicycle is capable of three modes of operation: electric motor power, human power, or the human-electric hybrid power combination. The electric motor and rider utilize the same 8 speed semi-automatic transmission making rapid acceleration from a stop or lower gears available for steep inclines possible (but with slower acceleration.
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Sunny Day is designed for daily urban commuting which is a 10 to 30 minutes ride, it is a pedal-powered with full time electrical power assistant, the battery could be charged either by plug or solar energy. The solar panel is mounted in the front of the bicycle, so whenever there is a sunshine, you can charge the battery. Sunny Day bike integrates the solar panel and the bike with aerodynamically shaped, to make it fashionable bike. Sunny Day bike is light, clean, and foldable.
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Riding a bicycle can fun with the music in your ear. Don’t have the mp3 player? No problem, THE SOUND FROM WIND designed by Joseph Kim can help you with that, this gadget makes a melody through wind by using principles of the instruments such as the Flute or the Ocarina. To create difference melodies, you can use the buttons on the handle. Sound and volume can be controlled by your fingers and speed of bicycle. Now, you can ride your bike and be a musician at the same time. I guess I have to agree with all the voters in “Power To The Pedal” competition, this gadget is really cool.
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IZZY plastic city bike with a new look, made out of plastic, inbuilt safety, security and comfort features. To enhance the urban cycling experience and to provide:an innovative, alternative and stylish design; a healthy and green solution to personal travel; and a credible alternative to the car, perfect for urban lifestyle.
Omer Sagiv, the designer (currently work for Ron Arad in London), explained that this bike has 2 unique free standing locking systems, 3 dimensional illumination and integrated rear suspension are all inbuilt, providing cheap and simple solutions to problems that every urban bike rider experiences and have been designed with the urban rider in mind. The unique design and development of a molded plastic frame allows the bicycle to incorporate all of the innovative features within its fluid and fluent shape. Furthermore, the IZZY bike owner will be able to recycle the main frame, thus revamping the color of the bicycle – simply, cheap, and with regard to the environment.
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Nimbike, a perfect bicycle for the youth. It’s meant not only for the youth but also for the people who want to have some fun on the way to their workplace/school etc. a perfect thing to make your friends jealous and attract girls towards you.
Coming to the design, the position of the seat is perfect and will keep your back erect making sure that you enjoy your ride for a longer period of time and love the bike. That’s not all, the angle at which the paddle is placed makes it more comfortable for an overweight driver and will help him to loose weight too, Isn’t that great? The steel finish of the bike gives it a hard and a pleasant look. It is an eye catching bike for all you youngsters out there.
Designer : Jacob von Matern and Fredrik Hylten-Cavallius
