Another interesting yet flawed Korean bike design

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/11554/full-circle-by-sa...

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Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on September 17, 2010 at 4:02am

"Designers" need to be kept as far away as possible from bikes. They're a little more function-critical than desk lamps or toasters.

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Permalink Reply by Davo on September 17, 2010 at 4:03am

If the pedals are on a free wheel, this might be pretty sweet.

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Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on September 17, 2010 at 4:10am

Davo said:

If the pedals are on a free wheel, this might be pretty sweet.

There is a freewheel. And unless there is some additional gearing in the hub, your bike has a whopping 20 gear-inches.

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Permalink Reply by Davo on September 17, 2010 at 4:13am

I wouldn't ride it too far though.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Perz on September 17, 2010 at 4:36am

When will people learn to stop messing with what is already perfect?

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Permalink Reply by Joel on September 17, 2010 at 4:45am

The article says it looks like a fixed gear, but it isn't. The design is interesting, but the ergonomics just don't look good for much more than a very short trip. They way it folds is nice at least.

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on September 17, 2010 at 6:23am

What? You obviously haven't seen my toaster. I can fly on it.

envane x said:

"Designers" need to be kept as far away as possible from bikes. They're a little more function-critical than desk lamps or toasters.

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on September 17, 2010 at 11:26am

It looks like all it would be good for is inner-office commuting. It would fold up fine in your cubicle and again at the meeting.

If everyone had one of these in the office can you imagine the amount of shoaling there would be at the elevator?