May is Bike Month here in New York City, and while we try to ride our bikes to work whenever the sun is shining (seriously, it’s the preferred mode of transportation for over half of the Flavorpill staff), there are a few designs we’d probably leave at home. It’s not that we don’t credit the creativity or innovations behind some of these ideas, but with bike theft at an all time high, we prefer to pedal under the radar. Well that, and we don’t like being laughed at. Think we’ve missed some wheels of note? Feel free to tip us off in the comments.
1. Because in the future, topless is more aerodynamic. [Via Just une illusion]
2.. Are lots of tiny wheels faster than one big wheel? Probably not, unless you’re a rollerblader. [Via Vintage Cannondale]
3. Ahh, the triangle — the perfect geometric shape, except perhaps here. [Via TreeHugger]
4. No, you’re not drunk. The designer of this bike on the other hand… [Via Fixed Gear Gallery]
5. Motorcycles take their cue from bicycles, but we’re not sure if the influence should go both ways. [Via Kurt C. Hoff]
6. Something seems to be missing from this bike. We’re not sure what it is. [Via Glenn O'Brien's Style]
7. This bike cries out for a matador. [Via CalfeeDesign]
8. Because three riders are better than one, especially if you are close friends. Very close friends. [Via Geocities]
9. This bike allows you to travel back in time — to 1982, the year Tron premiered. [Via Jim Langley]
10. We’re not sure where we’d put our hands to control this rig, but at least we’d look fast doing it.
Comments (9)
Say what you want, but that triangular folding bike is a pretty clever piece of design.
I own one of those triangle bikes (it's called a strida 5). They're great, but tough on hills, as you can't 'stand' on the peddles… There's a bar in the way…
great collection!
This bike allows you to travel back in time — to 1982…
what a great post!
Your profound stupidity is only exceeded by your arrogance. Most of these are fully functional bikes or prototypes. Your opinion doesn’t make them bad; it simply shows how little you know.
Keep your ignorance to yourself next time.
wow someone’s bitter, you obviously own the most insulted one. Do you generally go around insulting everyone who’s making innocent humor?
I’m going to have to agree with NTLRNT. You should really think before you post such inane words about some of the most influential designs to come out of the last 30 years. Furthermore, calling Olli drunk, the designer of that beautiful green/white fixie, is just plain rude.
Point in fact: you have no idea what you are talking about, please keep your opinions to yourself when it comes to bicycles of this caliber.
If I might chime in, I have to agree with Sev and NTLRNT. Just to make my point, take a peek at number 6. Now lets see, whats missing? Perhaps the seat tube, or maybe one of the shocks on the fork appears to have vanished. The seat tube doesn’t need to extend all the way down as long as the bike has enough strength without it. As for the fork, either this picture is mirrored, or the fork is the precursor to the Lefty. Do a little more research next time.
Stephanie- Don’t make blind accusations about people when you don’t actually know a single thing about them. Obviously you’re just a stupid woman because you didn’t use proper grammar. See what I mean?
jesus. stfu you whiners, it’s justa joke. I write the way i want, i tell you kids to be quiet, and i love biking. I believe this is ok, it actually has intrigued me.
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