The Electric Recumbent Bike is a conceptual bicycle designed to store kinetic energy in its flywheel. The bike was designed for the James Dyson Awards and combines steampunk styling with modern tech.
The Electric Recumbent Bike features an electric motor that can be recharged from an AC outlet or through regenerative braking. The bike is capable of running for 40 minutes at a speed of 33 mph when fully charged. The bike has a maximum range of 20 miles and a maximum speed of 49 miles.
The bike’s early 20th century design should appeal to those clamoring for an ultra-retro ride that is also eco-friendly. Unfortunately for urban cyclists, this bike is no lightweight cruiser. All told this bike weighs 77 pounds, a load too big to bring onto a city bus or subway. Still, the Electric Recumbent Bike would be a great middle ground for those who want the power of an electric scooter, but don’t want to deal with a high price tag.
Futuristic Steampunk Cycles
The Electric Recumbent Bike is a Victorian Two-Wheeler
Trend Themes
1. Electric Recumbent Bicycles - Electrically assisted recumbent bicycles that combine retro and modern styling, and have long range and high speed capabilities, may disrupt the transportation industry.
2. Kinetic Energy Storage Technology - Advancements in flywheel technology that allow for efficient and reliable kinetic energy storage may disrupt the energy storage industry.
3. Steampunk-inspired Designs - Incorporating steampunk-inspired designs into modern products may disrupt the fashion and consumer electronics industries.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Electric recumbent bicycles may disrupt the transportation industry by offering a unique retro style, high speeds, and extended range at an affordable price.
2. Energy - Advancements in kinetic energy storage technology may present disruptive opportunities for the energy storage industry by providing a reliable and efficient means of capturing excess energy.
3. Design/fashion - Incorporating steampunk-inspired designs into modern consumer products may present disruptive opportunities for the fashion and consumer electronics industries by offering a unique aesthetic that appeals to a niche market.