Designer Hyijoong Rhie is attempting to change people's perceptions of folding bikes as "too much of a hassle" with the Armadillo Folding Bike. The Armadillo Folding Bike was designed for the Seoul Cycle Design Competition and features a unique design meant to make folding easier.
Turning the handlebars brings the two wheels together; those two wheels are, in turn, held together by magnets. While the Armadillo Folding Bike doesn't exactly become a pocket-sized cycle, it definitely becomes a lot easier to carry as it takes on the form of a piece of rolling luggage.
I have experimented with folding bikes in the past and let me tell you that they are no joke. Even a simple mini-bike took me many minutes to fold. The Armadillo Folding Bike combines ease of use with good looks -- that's a winning combination in my books.
Simplistic Foldable Two-Wheelers
The Armadillo Folding Bike is Designed for Easy Riding
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Folding Bikes - Designing folding bikes that are easy to fold and carry.
2. Innovative Bike Designs - Creating unique and practical designs to change perceptions of folding bikes.
3. Convenient Transportation Solutions - Developing foldable two-wheelers that are compact and easy to carry.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Opportunity to create innovative folding bike designs for both urban and recreational use.
2. Urban Mobility - Developing convenient transportation solutions for urban commuters through foldable bikes.
3. Travel and Luggage - Exploring the integration of portable folding bikes with travel and luggage industries.