See some of the world’s oddest bike designs. (Note: They actually work)
Lead photo by Alexey Lin /Unsplash
1. Twin Tri-Rider Tandem Bike
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This tandem tricycle by Belize Bike also comes with a handy basket.
2. The 1960 Spacelander
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This 1960 edition of the futuristic bicycle created by British industrial designer Benjamin Bowden was inspired by the 1957-1975 Space Race.
3. The Di-Cycle
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This bicycle is designed specifically to run in the Dutch city of Helmond.
4. The Hyperbike
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This bike, designed by New York State outfit Body Rite Ltd., involves straps and can apparently run up to 50 mph.
5. Square-Wheeled Bicycle
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This bike can only run on special roads.
6. “ThisWay” Commuter Bicycle
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A roofed bike designed by Torkel Dohmens.
7. Nulla Minimalist Bike
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The name of this spokeless bike designed by Bradford Waugh says a lot about its minimalist features: the word nulla is one way of saying “nothing” in Italian.
8. Two-Direction Bike
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Pictured here are participants in the Moscow bike festival, Velobulvar.
9. Shoe-Tired bike
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Biker Zeb Thomas in the Tour de Fat bicycle parade in San Francisco.
10. Water Bicycle
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What makes this bike run is a propeller attached to two inflatable pontoons.
11. The Sideways Bike
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Designed by the inventor Michael Killian, this bike requires you to sit sidesaddle and travel sideways. It has both front and rear steering.
12. Sofa Bike
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Designed by Jasec Holubowicz, this is the perfect ride for when you’re feeling like a couch potato.
13. Hover Bike
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This bike’s designer Chris Malloy, claims that his invention can reach up to 10,000 feet
14. Florian Hausworth’s Lawnmower Bike
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The name explains everything.
15. Electric Bike
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This battery-supported electric bike comes with a charging dock for your laptop.