IF Mode - the most stunningly clever folding bicycle idea I've seen yet. Unlike most of the "concept" bikes out there in the ethereal world* (which wouldn't ever work in the real world if they WERE built) - this one is real...apparently. Scroll down to watch the video.
http://www.gizmag.com/ifmode-folding-bicycle/11349/ Hans Noeldner *like this stupid thing with a ridiculous hollow crank: http://www.gizmag.com/electric-bike-concept-space-saver/14732/ EARTH TO Mr. Fujimura - have you ever checked out how much rolling friction there is in a nine or ten inch slewing ring bearing? Even when there aren't any dust shields or seals to keep out rain, salt slush, sand, doggy do, etc? Hint to non-engineers who might otherwise be intrigued by such proposals: any time you see a concept vehicle with a wheel or other rotational mechanism which has a huge hole in the middle where normally one finds an axle or shaft.forget it!
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