Jul 21

Fresh Thinking

Category: Product Design

coroflot bike

Check out this bike done by Herald Cramer (recent graduate looking for work). Some great work creating a fluid form and integrating everything for a clean aesthetic. Here is the info from Core 77….

Harald Cramer’s ORYX design won him a $1,000 scholarship from the 2007 Dimension 3D Printing Group Extreme Redesign Contest. The ORYX bicycle is a custom-made time trial bike designed to be shockproof without loosing traction. The one-sided wheel suspension and crank have been shifted to the inside, which Cramer says adds to the overall aerodynamics. The crank itself has been integrated into the bicycle frame, and includes an enclosure for the chain to help prevent injuries. Cramer’s concept also finds a solution to the challenge of changing tires. One push of a button makes it possibly to easily slide the wheel off from one side of the bike and cut down on the repair time and hassle.

Take a peek at Cramer’s work over at Coroflot.

Note to Cramer…put some sketches in your portfolio. Glamor shots only get you so far. Employers want to see your development skills. It’s what you will be paid to do.

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