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So here's us, on the raggedy edge.
If your life is a leaf / that that the seasons tear off and condemn They will bind you with love / that is graceful and green as a stem — Leonard Cohen, Sisters of Mercy |
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The Strida folding bicycle has been around for a while, and won an I.D. award a few years ago. I’ve considered ordering one on a few occasions, but ultimately decided not too. I think if my commute involved a mix of modes it would be ideal, but I cycle the whole distance and traditional touring bikes seem to do the job fairly well.
As a design exercise though, the Strida is phenomenal. The traditional double triangle bicycle shape is so entrenched that it’s a tough pattern to break out of. The Strida did that, and also replaced the chain with a teflon belt. The chain is cycling’s weakest link (pun intended) and a replacement on all bikes would be more than welcome.
The video below provides an overview of the design process. Well worth watching.
Posted by skooter at 4:22 AM
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