Cycling, especially in urban settings, can be a pretty hazardous activity, which is why London-based Crispin Sinclair Innovation decided to develop the super-safe Babel Bike. With a range of safety features including a protective cage around the rider, this peculiar vehicle is claimed to be the world's safest bicycle.
In addition to the cage, the bike also includes a seat belt, steel foot protectors, a car horn, rearview mirrors, automatically activated headlights and tail-lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights. If you're weary of taking one arm of the handlebar to signal your turn intentions, the Babel Bike is for you.
The Babel Bike may not appeal to seasoned cyclists but could be a great way for people weary of biking in busy cities to take the plunge and get pedaling.
Ultra-Safe Bicycles
The Babel Bike is Billed as the Safest Bicycle Ever Built
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-safe Bicycles - Bikes with advanced safety features are becoming more popular and could potentially become a new market segment for cycling companies.
2. Urban Cycling Safety - A growing demand for safer cycling in urban environments can lead to innovations in bike designs that prioritize safety.
3. Multi-feature Bikes - Incorporating various safety and convenience features into bike designs can become a competitive edge for companies.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycles - Bike manufacturers can benefit from incorporating safety features into their designs in response to increasing demand for safety.
2. Urban Transportation - As cities aim to reduce car usage, the bike market could expand with safety-centric designs that promote safer urban cycling.
3. Personal Protective Equipment - There may be room for growth in the market for personal protective gear for cyclists that go beyond helmets.