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The world’s lightest folding bicycle that it weighs only 6 kg has been built by a talented engineer Derek Cranage has built his own frame from aircraft spec aluminium, carbon fiber and titanium. Every single item in the bike’s construction is bespoke and trimmed to the last fraction of a gram. The creation of Derek Cranage incorporates a frame that was designed and built entirely from scratch, with the whole bike folding down into a package measuring 590 x 600…

The new tandems Pino from Hase Bikes with 250W Shimano Steps E6100 can double as cargo e-bikes or family taxis. Even more? With their infinitely adjustable length and telescoping mechanism, the new Pinos can be shortened to the size of a mountain bike! In other words: you can shorten the wheelbase by simply pushing the two parts together. The Pino can be parked in any hallway or cellar, requiring no more space than a classic bicycle. With the handlebars folded…

Bicymple Nuvo bicycle consists of wheels of different sizes. It is sturdy and durable, made of the strongest materials. Yet it is elegant and minimalistic. Its simple design is will impress you and make your ride especially comfortable and enjoyable. Riders choose between models with single speed and 2-speed transmissions. To shift between each gear, riders conveniently use their heel to tap on a button located on the pedal’s crank set. For the 2-speed version, riders can stop the bike…

The Italian electric bicycle conversion kit company Bikee Bike has a new model weighing just 1.65 kg with power 250-1000W offers up to 90 Nm of torque. Users bolt the drive unit onto the bottom underside of the down tube, so that it’s adjacent to the bottom bracket. The bicycle’s chain is then routed around The Lightest’s powered cog, while also staying engaged with the teeth on the bottom of the chainring. In this way, both the motor and the…

The Scrooser weighing about 60 kg have a throttle and is a perfect mixture of an e-scooter and a motorcycle that have seat for a rider who wish to sit down during a particularly good run which with 36 V/20 Ah battery can offer a range of up to 45 km. The German-designed Scrooser works by something known as “impulse drive.” This consists of a direct-drive electric motor built into the rear hub, that augments the rider’s kick-power. Whenever a…

The WAU e-Bike is a model for consumers seeking an ideal solution to use it for commuting or leisure purposes without restriction in terms of battery range up to 24.5Ah and can be outfitted with either a 250 or 500W motor that will provide a range up to 160km. WAU is a UK start-up, and its eponymous single-sized model has some striking design elements that perhaps points the way to the future of e-bikes. This e-bike is a conventional design…

By analogy with the compact and unpretentious Citroen 2CV, I tried to develop a concept of an inexpensive city bike that would combine simplicity of production, practicality, ease of use and low weight of 15-16kg (33-35lbs), which, if necessary, can be easily lifted on several stair flights, and in the basic configuration, it is easy to transport the necessary things or purchases, while from the outside it looks like a regular, not electric bike. Traditionally, bicycles use aluminum tubes that…

Tough yet refined, this bike has just the right amount of street-savvy. Blackline bike is presented as a reductive version of what an urban utility bike can be. The frame is angled and doesn’t have a top bar and this makes it easier for those riding it to get on and off the seat when stuck in traffic. The urban bike Blackline is the creation of a design company called Minimal – the same design studio that has worked with…

Mountain Bees Bike from German company Altinsoy Manufaktur with a frame made from a “special light alloy” has a completely modular design that lets you quickly change over from hardtail to full suspension. You also can easily adjust its sizing and positioning. Mountain Bees Bike makes clear that it’s not a typical bicycle from the moment it catches your eye, but it’s the modular design that really distinguishes it from the analogy. It has a beefy trellis-style frame. The bike…

The tricycle from Taga Bikes not only does it have a giant front trunk, but it also has two kids’ seats to carry the family around. Its ability to hold more than just kids – pretty much anything up to 70 kg. A dual-handlebar system helps keep closer to the kid(s) while shortening the tricycle’s overall length. Switching between riding mode and stroller takes around 15 seconds once you get used to it, a little longer if you have your…