Greencycle eco-friendly bikes
I discovered this project at the modern industrial design site, Yanko Design.
I can’t speak to the practicality of doing away with the downtube — as far as riding stability and structural integrity are concerned — but this is a pretty cool concept.
The designer is Paulus Maringka, Auckland Institute of Technology. Read his academic abstract and/or download his entire 372 page trans-disciplinary design thesis or visit the Yanko Design site to see more pictures of the Greencycle.
Cool bike! I worry about the wood flexing or breaking, but it looks like you could just make a new peice and bolt it on. Glad to see all the Tucson posts, too.
steve dahlgren
7 Sep 11 at 11:38 am
steve/ thanks for dropping by TFC! re: the bike, i also wonder about that bag under the top tube and my knees hitting it on each and every pedal stroke.
fridaycyclotouriste
7 Sep 11 at 8:03 pm