Cannondale took on the challenge of taking a cutting edge folding bike design and trying to make it a reality. The result, which has been dubbed the ON, is in the rideable prototype stage and is a technological leap in bicycle technology.
Implications - The ON model is a concept that is part of Cannondale's Quantum Leap project, which is devoted to creating visually impacting concept bikes for the Urban market. The bike is close to being released to the public as it has already been launched at Eurobike. The ON bike has been in the works for some time now. It began in 2004 as a project of students from the Elisava Design School.
Folding Bike
Cannondale ON Rideable Prototype
Trend Themes
1. Folding Bike Concept - The emergence of the ON folding bike concept has opened up opportunities for designing technologically advanced folding bikes.
2. Urban Concept Bikes - The Quantum Leap project by Cannondale creates an opportunity for developing futuristic urban concept bikes.
3. Cutting-edge Bicycle Technology - Cannondale's development of the ON concept bike indicates a growing trend in the industry for creating cutting-edge bicycle technology.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing Industry - The bicycle manufacturing industry has a chance to disrupt the market by investing in research and development to produce innovative folding bike designs.
2. Urban Mobility Industry - By producing advanced urban concept bikes, the urban mobility industry can offer commuters a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative to cars and traditional bikes.
3. Product Design Industry - The emergence of the ON folding bike concept creates a space for product designers to explore new possibilities for combining technology and mobility.