Impossible Technology's electric bicycle folds away into a backpack
Beijing-based design team Impossible Technology has created an electric bike that can be folded away and carried in a backpack (+ movie).
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The Impossible bicycle's frame is built using circular components instead of a single horizontal girder common in other electric bike designs.
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"The circular design of the frame helps to ensure that the bike spreads the weight equally across the frame," said Impossible Technology.
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Each circular frame is made out of carbon fibre to ensure the bike is strong as well as lightweight, and connects together using a central steel box to further enhance durability.
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"This steel box can easily bear the weight of the rider and withstand the shocks associated with everyday use," explained the designers.
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The saddle and carrying case are combined to keep the bicycle compact and easy to carry, while handlebars are extended upwards and can be adjusted to the rider's needs.
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A small disc motor powered by ten rechargeable batteries allows the bicycle to travel up to 12.4 miles per hour for 45 minutes, or at a steady pace for up to 15.6 miles.
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Later incarnations of Impossible will feature removable covers available in a range of colours and other customisable parts such as wheels and handlebars.
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The project has so far attracted 461 backers on Kickstarter and almost $200,000 (£130,000) has been pledged, exceeding the initial goal of $55,000 (£35,000) with 37 days remaining until the campaign ends.
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Other bicycles recently featured on Dezeen include one by luxury car manufacturer Pininfarina styled on 1930s vehicles, a folding bike that can be wheeled when folded and electric bicycles by French designer Philippe Starck.