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Skatecycles

The ‘Dreamslide' is an Efficient Cycle for Standing Riders

— September 30, 2010 — Autos
French designer Jean‐Marc Gobillard designed an efficient next gen bicycle perfect for standing riders. Gobillard’s ‘Dreamslide’ features a special pedalling system which allows the rider to stand rather than sit.

Dreamslide adopts a unique system known as an "Adaptive Pedalling System," invented by Gobillard himself, which allows the user to pedal in a natural movement similar to jogging and optimises pedalling efficiency zone, generates acceleration amazingly, and overcomes the dead centre effects of conventional pedalling system.
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Pedalling Systems - The innovation of an Adaptive Pedalling System in bicycles like the Dreamslide opens up opportunities for increased pedalling efficiency and optimized movement for riders.
2. Standing Rider Bicycles - The development of bicycles designed specifically for standing riders, such as the Dreamslide, provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the cycling industry to cater to a different type of riding experience.
3. Next Gen Bicycles - The integration of advanced features like an Adaptive Pedalling System in bicycles like the Dreamslide showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the development of next-generation cycling technology.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling Industry - The cycling industry can explore the development and production of bicycles with Adaptive Pedalling Systems to cater to the growing demand for efficient and versatile riding options.
2. Sporting Goods Industry - The sporting goods industry can leverage the trend of standing rider bicycles and focus on the production of specialized bicycles that cater to various sports and recreational activities.
3. Transportation Industry - The transportation industry can consider the integration of standing rider bicycles like the Dreamslide as an alternative mode of transportation, providing a convenient and eco-friendly solution for short commutes and urban mobility.
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