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Bizarre Hanging Bicycles

The Flying Rider Bike Provides more Push for Power

— September 19, 2014 — Eco
The Flying Rider bike is an innovative design that rethinks the traditional bicycle. Essentially, it hangs the cyclist from an arching backrest so that they have something to push against for more power. Although it looks completely bizarre, the Flying Rider bike does address some interesting points.

Designed by architect and engineer David Schwartz, the Flying Rider bike was conceived when he noticed Tour de France competitors bobbing up and down as they pedaled. By containing that unnecessary movement, he figured cyclists would become more efficient and, as a result, faster. In terms of the harnesses used to suspend the cyclist, they aren't completely comfortable yet. Schwartz states, "None of them are perfect, but all of them are better for me than a seat ... I'm thinking that an athletic body-wear designer should rethink a hang glider-type harness for this bike."
Trend Themes
1. Efficiency-enhancing Bicycles - The Flying Rider bike introduces a new design concept that focuses on maximizing cyclist efficiency.
2. Innovative Bicycle Harnesses - The use of unconventional harness systems presents an opportunity for athletic body-wear designers to create comfortable and efficient solutions.
3. Disruptive Cycling Technology - The concept of hanging bicycles challenges traditional biking methods and opens up possibilities for reimagining rider positioning and power generation.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - The development of efficiency-enhancing bicycles creates opportunities for manufacturers and retailers in the sporting goods industry.
2. Athletic Apparel - The demand for innovative bicycle harness systems presents an avenue for athletic apparel companies to design and produce comfortable and functional products.
3. Bicycle Manufacturing - The disruptive technology of hanging bicycles could lead to new advancements in bicycle manufacturing, requiring companies to adapt their production processes accordingly.
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