Amazing Bicycles For The Future of Seoul
Seoul is one city that is conscious of the fact that we need to ride more bicycles and loosen up the traffic congestion. To advocate their intent Seoul Design Fair hosted the Seoul Cycle Design Competition 2010, where entries from around the world we welcomed. The mission was to provide a cycle for the city dweller, so that he can adopt cycling into his daily routine and lead a healthy lifestyle. The city on its part, promises to provide all the infrastructure needed to promote it. Some of the entries are:
Seoul is one city that is conscious of the fact that we need to ride more bicycles and loosen up the traffic congestion. To advocate their intent Seoul Design Fair hosted the Seoul Cycle Design Competition 2010, where entries from around the world we welcomed. The mission was to provide a cycle for the city dweller, so that he can adopt cycling into his daily routine and lead a healthy lifestyle. The city on its part, promises to provide all the infrastructure needed to promote it. Some of the entries are:
Full Circle by Sanghyun jeong & Jun-Tae Park
Main Features: compact sized city bike, large wheel size (508mm, 20inch), no chains but free wheel gear directly connects to its pedal, most of its parts can be folded, including saddle and handle bars.
Main Features: compact sized city bike, large wheel size (508mm, 20inch), no chains but free wheel gear directly connects to its pedal, most of its parts can be folded, including saddle and handle bars.
Molecule by Yongjin Lee
Main Features: body is modeled on the river Han of Seoul, unique shape.
Main Features: body is modeled on the river Han of Seoul, unique shape.
Helo by Junkyo Lee
Main Features: unique body, integrated lock design to prevent theft.
Main Features: unique body, integrated lock design to prevent theft.
ROOnighT by Yong-Bum Lim & Park Jong-Soon
Main Features: harnesses energy from the cycling to power its lights at night, the polycarbonate frame emits light through O.L.E.D, transforming the bicycle into a night light for the street it’s parked in, intended for a public sharing system for bikers.
Main Features: harnesses energy from the cycling to power its lights at night, the polycarbonate frame emits light through O.L.E.D, transforming the bicycle into a night light for the street it’s parked in, intended for a public sharing system for bikers.
X Bike by Woogyeong Go, Dong-ha Kim & Kyeongpyo Cho
Main Features: looks like the letter “X”, no chain technology.
Main Features: looks like the letter “X”, no chain technology.
Carrier Bike by Shin Hyung Sub Shin
Main Features: a convenient carrier, shelf located in the middle of the bicycle, designed to help carry the users luggage.
Main Features: a convenient carrier, shelf located in the middle of the bicycle, designed to help carry the users luggage.
SE:CUrity Lock System by Sang Yong Park & Jae Yong Park
Main Features: the steering features a number lock system, locks by pushing the handles down, locks into the front wheel of the cycle, unique body design.
T-bike by Jung Geun Tak & Shinhyun Kang of T.A.K studio
Main Features: iconic design, folding handlebars double up as a lock, embedded GPS, E-INK and EPD technology used in the embedded monitor, adjustable seat via a lever with the seat height index (indicator), seat height can be adjusted while being seated.
Main Features: iconic design, folding handlebars double up as a lock, embedded GPS, E-INK and EPD technology used in the embedded monitor, adjustable seat via a lever with the seat height index (indicator), seat height can be adjusted while being seated.
Sideways Bike by Michael Killian
Main Features: two wheel steering bicycle with independently steerable wheels, travels sideways, unique and distinct motion, best suited for children from age 7.
Main Features: two wheel steering bicycle with independently steerable wheels, travels sideways, unique and distinct motion, best suited for children from age 7.
Trileaf by Jihyeong Kim
Main Features: eco electric tricycle, can be used in a public rental system, has a tilting mechanism and a steering in the front, electric motor in the rear, emergency raincoat box built under the seat.
Main Features: eco electric tricycle, can be used in a public rental system, has a tilting mechanism and a steering in the front, electric motor in the rear, emergency raincoat box built under the seat.
has any of the bike actually been introduced in the market?
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I have saw most of cycles but these cycles are looking very nice and beautiful. Its price is reasonable for every one.
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