Concept Bikes & Bike Innovation - for better or worse

Looks like it. Video suggested it is unrideable and just to show direction of travel for development.

There was a Basso featured too which had soo little carbon on the top part of the down tube you could flex it with your thumb. The top tube however had been strengthened to allow you to sit on it looking pro. Something similar might be needed on the above.

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Fnar.

Was a Basso, and looked pretty scary when he was doing that.

Ah yes. Post updated....And the Vid in question:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbtqz4kLIA8

How far away are we from having these integrated disc brakes?
Is that red lump something that Argon can realistically produce in-house and somehow have it work with disc brake systems as we know them today?

Bet they'd be fun to service.

Steel frame manufacturers will love it if that becomes a standard.

How far away are we from having these integrated disc brakes?

Was thinking about this randomly the other day. It's not so much 'integrated' as it is 'custom made'.

I suspect the roadblock now is simply cost; you'd need to machine your own disc caliper and pistons - which is going to be spendy. You'd need two versions of it for the different types of fluids used. Then you'd need to warranty work on it when it doesn't work.

Not a whole lot in it for frame makers, really.

Is it not more a case of creating a mounting system that allows for a standard brake to be fitted in a way that is then shrouded in the housing?

I'd imagine the new Shimano flat mount brakes could probably be wrangled into something ...
Edit: got my mount standards confused

Edit2: basically this?

How would you lock this anywhere? Too big to chain up on a pavement but not a registered car so maybe you can't put it in a parking space either?

Since we're talking about the future you can't limit solving this to current parking solutions.

I am developing a project where older folk get taken out to friends, the shops and appointments in side by side cycles. We are speaking to a London council 9who will fund this pilot) about providing secure on street parking for these. 2 will fit in the space of one car parking bay. Cyclehoop who make the on street cycle sheds could design one that fits two of these cycles...

Just a multi seat sinclair. will flop.

Nah... its the future.
Unlike the Sinclair it is less likely to break down, turn over, is healthy to use and fun and has no emissions. Answers many of society's problems.

Not sure where this belongs, so I thought I'd give it the benefit of the doubt. Obviously some kind of test mule with adjustable stack and reach, but any suggestions for the utility of the secondary bar?

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The Eighties called.

They want Streethawk back.

Obree style with front bar removed?

Obree style with front bar removed?

lol. So the adjustment isn't to change the reach, it's just a chain tensioner :)

If it had no sprocket lockring and 34cm wide base bars, it should have pretty much every CTT regulation broken.

I'm totally convinced ;)

Looks like the rear set unbolts. Guess it controls the steering still otherwise you'd be in trouble. Bike for paralympics? Or two riders? Seems strange if you could reach those aerobars why you'd be so upright at other times. Maybe they ride the track and then go get the shopping on it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B_XYYV9j_4

If you ride that here, you will get oily, muddy face (since chain needs to be oiled).

Convert to fixed gear for double effect

Reminds me of the Subaru 2 wheel drive bike

chain needs to be oiled

All the cool kids are using solid chain lube. Faster and cleaner.