CHRIS BOARDMAN'S THEFT-PROOF & PUNCTURE-FREE BICYCLE.

Via. K. West Blog
Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman was today unveiling a design that he believes will be an everyday product within 20 years. The 40-year-old said the technology was already available, it just needed the will to put it all together.

The new bike includes an inbuilt computer system incorporating an 'unbreakable' locking device that allows only the owner to open it via fingerprint recognition
A mini computer on the handlebars counts the calories the cyclist is burning by monitoring each turn of the pedals.

Chris Boardman in action. The Olympic cyclist has designed a bike of the future
Spoke-less wheels make the bike more aerodynamic while the tyres will be puncture-proof with self-inflating tyres.

Owners of the bike, which is still being designed, won't even always have to pedal - a battery-assisted motor run by solar panels takes over if they get tired.

Plus the frame is made of carbon fibre, making the bike strong and lightweight.
Boardman, who led a research team for British Cycling in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics, said the bike would not be 'financially feasible' for 20 years.

However, the 1992 Olympic gold medalist for the four-kilometre pursuit added: 'It could be built now if there was a will. All the technologies are already there, it's just that nobody's put them all together before.'
Tom Bogdanowicz, campaign manager at London Cycling Campaign, said: 'Some of the ideas behind this bike are clearly things cyclists want. But it really needs to be affordable.'

"Now that's DOPE"

CHRIS BOARDMAN'S THEFT-PROOF & PUNCTURE-FREE BICYCLE.

WATT electric bicycle - Kinda kool.

The WATT is a city bike designed by Frenchman Jerome Blanchard, it features a Shaft Drive Technology and a special hub that allows better controls and a quick shift in speed on the city roads. Equipped with an electromagnetic shock absorber. The WATT features a special direction axis which effortlessly tilts the short wheels of the bike on sharp curves. Integrating a unique handle that controls the braking system with ABS (anti-locking breaking system), the bicycle ensures complete safety, as the fork stands up and the saddle comes down for a better transfer of the weight, during emergency breaking on the packed roads. More info




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WATT electric bicycle - Kinda kool.

Limited Edition Mercedez-Benz Carbon Fiber Bicycle

While a little outdated, still worthy of writing about on here. Back in 2006 Mercedes-Benz had a bike collection, in which their flagship model was a $3,670 ultra-lightweight carbon fiber frame.

The bike frame weighs just 18 pounds, and is targeted at both amateurs and professional cyclists. As with a Mercedes vehicle, you can expect high-end components to be used. The bike utilizes a Shimano (Dura-Ace) drive system, gears, brakes, and wheels.
Only 199 units were made, so consider yourself lucky if you’re able to find one.

[Source: eMercedesBenz]

Limited Edition Mercedez-Benz Carbon Fiber Bicycle