The Portable MiniMum Bicycle Epitomizes the Notion that Less is More
Amelia Roblin — December 6, 2012 — Autos
It may not fold up but the MiniMum Bicycle can be used effectively as a portable bike if your car can accommodate its 155-centimeter length. It's remarkably lightweight and its components are all impossibly slender. The most notable feature is the wire rope that's strung across the frame in the place of a top tube.
Otherwise, a single pipe extends from one end of the two-wheeler to another. It bends slightly at the back so that the rear tire is aligned along the center. A similar setup can be found at the front of Omer Sagiv's fixed gear bicycle where the head tube that supports the handlebars turns into a one-sided fork. The unusually basic configuration of the MiniMum Bicycle is held stiff by the tension of the top cable, considerably effective when a rider's weight is upon the seat.
Otherwise, a single pipe extends from one end of the two-wheeler to another. It bends slightly at the back so that the rear tire is aligned along the center. A similar setup can be found at the front of Omer Sagiv's fixed gear bicycle where the head tube that supports the handlebars turns into a one-sided fork. The unusually basic configuration of the MiniMum Bicycle is held stiff by the tension of the top cable, considerably effective when a rider's weight is upon the seat.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Bike Frames - Exploring the use of impossibly slender components and wire rope for lightweight bike frames presents disruptive innovation opportunities.
2. Non-folding Portable Bicycles - Developing portable bikes that don't fold, like the MiniMum Bicycle, creates disruptive innovation opportunities for transportation and lifestyle industries.
3. Simplistic Bike Designs - Creating bicycles with minimalist and basic configurations, such as the MiniMum Bicycle, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in bike design and manufacturing.
Industry Implications
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2. Lifestyle Industry - Non-folding portable bicycles like the MiniMum Bicycle offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the lifestyle industry, catering to individuals seeking convenient and stylish transportation options.
3. Manufacturing Industry - Exploring lightweight bike frame materials and simplistic bike designs can bring about disruptive innovations in the manufacturing industry, revolutionizing the production process and product offerings.
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