The NIVIS Snow Cycle Lets You Bike During the Winter Months
Meghan Young — May 20, 2011 — Eco
References: rainerlahm.de & designbuzz
Summer is just about here and cyclists are super happy to finally have some sunny, dry weather on the horizon to make biking expeditions that much more enjoyable; but the NIVIS snow cycle really turns that idea on its head. Forget about what you currently know about cycling around the city because this design doozy brings a whole new concept to the table.
Designed by Lisa Gehrung and Rainer Lahm, the NIVIS snow cycle pretty much combines a ski-like front "wheel" with a more traditional tire in the rear. Equipped with a pedal as well as a chain that are typical of all bicycles, this bike urges the rider essentially interact with the back wheel while steering the front with the handles.
Designed by Lisa Gehrung and Rainer Lahm, the NIVIS snow cycle pretty much combines a ski-like front "wheel" with a more traditional tire in the rear. Equipped with a pedal as well as a chain that are typical of all bicycles, this bike urges the rider essentially interact with the back wheel while steering the front with the handles.
Trend Themes
1. Winter Cycling - The trend of winter cycling is on the rise, offering opportunities for innovative designs like the NIVIS snow cycle.
2. Ski-inspired Bicycles - The ski-like front wheel design is disrupting the bicycle industry with its unique hybrid concept.
3. Intuitive Bike Steering - The NIVIS snow cycle's innovative steering mechanism opens up possibilities for intuitive steering in other industries, such as mobility and transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Sports Equipment - The NIVIS snow cycle falls into the outdoor sports equipment industry, where there is potential for disruptive innovation in the winter cycling segment.
2. Bicycle Manufacturing - The unique ski-inspired design of the NIVIS snow cycle presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bicycle manufacturing industry.
3. Mobility and Transportation - The intuitive steering mechanism of the NIVIS snow cycle can be further explored for disruptive innovation in the mobility and transportation industry, particularly for improving maneuverability in various vehicles.
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