The Faraday Bicycle Hides its Hardware
Meghan Young — November 2, 2011 — Eco
References: oregonmanifest & fastcodesign
Electric bikes are popular these days, but their unappealing looks keep them from truly being embraced by cycling societies around the world, and the Faraday Bicycle aims to change these notions. The bike is so well designed, that onlookers are unable to see the electric motor stored within.
Designed by Santa Cruz-based Rock Lobster and IDEO for the Portland-based non-profit Oregon Manifest, the Faraday Bicycle is named after 19th century scientist Michael Faraday, who happened to help pave the way for electric motors. Fortunately, the Faraday bicycle definitely does not sport the clunky machinery that was developed back then. This bike hides its hardware within its frame, making it as seamless as any other cycle on the market today.
Designed by Santa Cruz-based Rock Lobster and IDEO for the Portland-based non-profit Oregon Manifest, the Faraday Bicycle is named after 19th century scientist Michael Faraday, who happened to help pave the way for electric motors. Fortunately, the Faraday bicycle definitely does not sport the clunky machinery that was developed back then. This bike hides its hardware within its frame, making it as seamless as any other cycle on the market today.
Trend Themes
1. Seamless Electric Cycles - The trend of electric bikes with hidden hardware creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cycling industry.
2. Embracing Appealing Designs - The trend of embracing appealing designs in electric bikes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cycling industry.
3. Disrupting Traditional Cycling Societies - The trend of disrupting traditional cycling societies with sleek and well-designed electric bikes opens up opportunities for innovation in the cycling industry.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling - The cycling industry has the opportunity to innovate by incorporating hidden hardware and appealing designs in electric bikes.
2. Industrial Design - The industrial design industry can take advantage of the trend of hidden hardware in electric bikes to create sleek and seamless products.
3. Non-profit Organizations - Non-profit organizations like Oregon Manifest can disrupt the cycling industry by promoting and supporting the development of innovative and appealing electric bikes.
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