Jruiter Studio has designed a compact bicycle with no chain to be used in an inner city environment with minimal space.
Designers ended up rethinking what a “frame” meant, getting rid of basic key components, and creating a new type of bicycling that is more about fashion and culture than speed and performance.
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Fred
I’d be tempted if the price was decent and the ride didn’t completely suck, but with that short of a wheelbase it’s going to have some really twitchy handling.
Nov 4th, 2009
DjD808
Ok, yes it looks cool sitting still but you are going to have to post a video of someone comfortable riding it for it to be believable….Im sorry if you have had this request and are working on it…
very nice,
Peace
Nov 4th, 2009
matt
Love your blog, of course
I also thought there was some key gear-to-wheel ratio that made bicycling work thats missing here…..
Nov 4th, 2009
Ang
Interesting, but I can’t see it working without something to increase leverage. I think you’d be walking it at the slightest incline.
Nov 4th, 2009
Geoff
Cranks are too short. No evident gearing, that would be interesting.
Nov 4th, 2009
unDave
What is your definition of “cool”?
Nice indeed, i bet uncomfortable, but something new….
-by unDave™
Nov 4th, 2009
Adrian
its like the Big wheel but for adults
Nov 5th, 2009
2expertsDesign
cool bike :)
Nov 5th, 2009
Critical Eye
Looks like another example of bad, self indulgent design. Sure, it looks interesting. But if it can’t function well as a bike, it’s really not a very good design.
Nov 5th, 2009
Roland
Wow :) Fantastic concept. It is really hard to compare it with a standart massive bikes :) I imagine, if will have a carbon frame + carbon wheels, then You would be just flying on it :D AWESOME !!!!
Nov 5th, 2009
Gem
I agree with Critical Eye, it looks uncomfortable and inefficient, you would be knackered trying to go up a hill on this, and the saddle is way too low, your legs would be practically falling off after 20 mins or so. It looks nice, but if if doesn’t work, then it just isn’t good design.
Nov 5th, 2009
Oscar
This looks like a sweet ride if it only had a bit longer cranks and integrated hub gear. A 70’s Bike I used to have used the brake for changing between it’s two gears, which worked surprisingly well.
Nov 5th, 2009
Tony
Ahhm “to be used in an inner city environment with minimal space.”
I’m sorry, but a traditional bike with a chain takes up no more space than this.
I don’t think it functions as a bike.
It looks…interesting, but..well, an oval is interesting but it’s not an improvement on the wheel.
I’m Tony
You Stay Classy San Diego
Nov 5th, 2009
derschreckliche
No, thats nothing that will be successful, look at how the guy is sitting on it!
They should make the wheels smaller(but keep the distance from the ground), to get more space for the legs. And the pedals need to be not directly under the b*tt but just a little more in front of it. Otherwise you will never be able to use this thing for more than 5 minutes.
Nov 5th, 2009
Hassan
Hey! this is one of most interesting things witch are shown in this site!
Tanks
Nov 5th, 2009
Aris Gobet
I guess the issue of city concept is maintenance. With no chains, less hassle, and no worries on getting the pants dirty over the oily chains.
Although I must agree it doesn’t look comfortable at all. lol!
Nov 5th, 2009
Just Curious
For an “inner city” bike (which is what, exactly?), how are you supposed to lock it?
Nov 5th, 2009
Fred
The gearing issue can easily be overcome with a geared hub.
I’m still wondering about the handling issues.
Nov 5th, 2009
Karin Stewart
Looks like a modern version of the “original bone shaker” but with brakes. LOL!
Nov 6th, 2009
Hillie
I would love to take a ride on this bike! :-)
Nov 6th, 2009
spacecookies
Looks cool, painful, but cool
Nov 6th, 2009
Jer
Wow, that is a cool bike, but it doesn’t look very functional
Nov 6th, 2009
babaganush
it seems like a tricycle in reverse so why wouldn’t it work…
get the power directly to the wheel and with speed comes balance.
Nov 6th, 2009
crsfoto
I dig this a lot. I would rock it.
Nov 6th, 2009
Sklep wędkarski
Looks outstanding but is it comfortable? Suppose not…
Nov 7th, 2009
Bud E
It’s a unicycle with an extra wheel. This is a better workout than bicycling. No coasting and it can be pedalled backwards! Awesome concept. I would love to have one!
Nov 7th, 2009
Josjh
Looks like a good bike to ride if you don’t want ever have any children. The seat looks like it would hit ya right where it counts.
Nov 7th, 2009
kyle
great concept.
Nov 8th, 2009
Kangrrl
Being perched on a flat saddle like a jockey, poised in a top-heavy manner, paired with a non-existent wheel base would make me fear a devastating faceplant (on concrete no less- since I’m uber-hip and only ride in the city).
But the look and style is very cool, indeed. Now function must follow form, I suppose.
Nov 10th, 2009
Seth
Hey, look! A Draisienne!
Nov 12th, 2009
Dave
There are a number of floors to this design firstly only a front brake and a disc brake so this bike has been designed for city use where people and cars are all over the place so i would say stopping is quite important. face planting the floor everytime someone walks out infront of you just isnt practical.
secondly why suspention forks its make for the city so theres no need atall. and long with all the other points people have made such as the comfort, where to lock it up etc issues makes this a intresting yet uselss design
stick with fixed speed
Nov 13th, 2009
Ethan
If it works, that is brilliant.
As for only having a front brake, front is 90% of braking anyway, and having no free-hub, any resistance on the pedals acts as a rear brake.
Nov 14th, 2009
Piet
Pretty cool, i think there could be merit to this design.
Need to ride it though!
P
Dec 5th, 2009
vivverine
It’s not cool, cause it looks wrong! You can’t sit and ride cause you feet slip. You can bomb and still not reach any speed. You develop it a few generations and you get… BMX bike.
Jan 26th, 2010
ryan
riding this would be sick, can anyone say endless catwalks?????? id fufanu every curb i came across! who would even ride, id hop everywhere 360 roll outs son
Apr 24th, 2010
Raghu
Its cool concept, But only front break is not helpful for recent traffic busy. I think its riding is very pain full for long distance.
Aug 24th, 2010
Nepzie
It would have been better if the pedal was fixed on the front wheel. The posture of the rider here doesn’t look like the type his back would enjoy.
Sep 15th, 2011
Ryan
Has anyone considered that this bike would rule bike polo courts!? I would put more upright handlebars though. this bike could get out of some of those tight spots, maneuver around anyone, and the short wheel base would stop so many shots going through the bike. sign me up! im looking for a polo bike!
Jul 7th, 2013