With the end of Tour de France 2014 fast approaching, this list of innovative bicycle designs is sure to encourage everyday athletes to get involved in the cycling sport.
From collapsible two-wheelers to motorcycle biking hybrids, these forward-thinking and practical designs are sure to appeal to experienced cyclists and newbies with an interest in the fast-paced sport.
Standouts from this list include designer Gianluca Sada's foldable bicycle designs that resembles a traditional umbrella. Blowing the minds of inventors and athletes, the piece resembles a gadget that is straight out of a James Bond film. Another innovative bicycle example from the list comes to us from House of Gold who presents consumers with an opulent and gilded design that is surprisingly made for rugged and extreme cycling conditions.
57 Innovative Bicycle Designs
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Umbrella-Shaped Folding Bicycles
The Sada Bike Folds into an Umbrella-Like Shape
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Ideal City Bikes
Custom Builder Jordan Hufnagel Makes Ultimate Bicycle as a Farewell to the Craft
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Pollution-Reversing Bicycles
The Air-Purifier Bike Filters Wind Before the Rider Breathes It In
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Hipster Crafty Wooden Bicycles
The New AnalogOne.One Wooden Bicycle is Stunning and Artsy
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Connected Carbon Fiber Bicycles
The Lightweight Bluetooth Bike Protects Riders from Unseen Dangers
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Ultimate Urban Bicycles
The Cylo One Bike is a Minimal Design with Built-In Lights
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Ultra Lightweight Bikes
The S-Works Mclaren Tarmac is 10% Lighter Than the Previous S-Works Tarmac
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Body-Inspired Bikes
The Zapfina Bike Takes Inspiration from Your Body to Create a Smooth Ride
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House-Powering Bicycles
Levitation by Dezien Charges Things on a Large Scale
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Fashionably Feminine Bicycles
The Fluxa Bike by Callie Clark Accommodates Stylish Outfits
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Minimalist Wooden Bicycle Racks
The ‘Elk’ Rack by Woodstick Consists of a Single Wedge of Wood
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Ergonomic Wooden Bikes
The Sustainable Wooden Bike is Inspired by Aircraft and Shipbuilding Design
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Anachronistic Bicycle Creations
Oto Cycles Perfectly Mix Old School Charm and Modern Engineering
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Elegant Lumber Bicycles
The BKR Ecoframe Bike Takes Advantage of Timber's Forgiving Properties
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Compact Collapsible Bicycles
The Gianluca Sada Bike Design Can Be Doubled Over Like an Umbrella
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Posture-Adjusting Bikes
The Flexi-Bike Uses an Adjustable Frame to Make Cycling Easier
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Lightweight Commuter Bicycles
The Viks Bike is Made From Several Hollowed Tubes
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See-Through Bicycles
This Invisible Bike Takes on Any Color it Passes
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Upright Walking Cycles
WBC's Electric Bicycles Are Operated with a Forward Walking Motion
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Stylishly Foldable Bicycles
The Gi-Bike is a Convenient Commuter Bike That Folds Up to Save Space
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Opulent Golden Bicycles
The 24-Karate Gold Extreme Mountain Bike is Ultra Luxurious
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Low-Riding Bicycles
The Ford Citi Bike Doesn't Force People to Raise Their Legs to Mount
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Efficient Nesting Rickshaws
The Lecomotion Urban E-Trike is a Fun and Effective Way Around Town
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Luxe Leather Bicycles
The WLWC Crocodile-Wrapped Fixie Boasts a Ton of Texture
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Fashionable City Bikes
The Paul Smith 531 is a Sleek Fixed Gear Bike for City Cyclists
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Beer-Inspired Bicycles
The Growler City Bike by Joey Ruiter is Made for Michigan 'West-ees'
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Chainless Foldable Bicycles
The IzzyBike Does Not Rely as Heavily on the Steering System
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Self-Pumping Bicycles
The Inflator Bicycle Makes It So You'll Never Have a Flat Tire Again
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Winter-Ready Bicycles
This ‘Fat-Bike’ Offers the Best Performance in the Worst Conditi
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Multitasking Flying Bicycles
XploreAir's Flying Bicycles Take Transportation to New Heights
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Colorful Customizable Bikes
The Mango Bikes Allow Consumers to Create Their Own Masterpiece
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Retro Motorcycle Bike Hybrids
Ariel Rider Ebikes Bring a New Life Boost to Retro Style Bicycles
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Cargo-Carrying Bicycles
The Donky Bike Lessens Your Burden with Front and Rear Mounted Racks
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Anniversarial E-Bikes
The Yamaha YPJ-01 Celebrates 20 Years of Electric Motorcycles
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Utilitarian City Bikes
This Contemporary Bike Ride is Sturdy and Stunning
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Systematically Assembled E-Bikes
The Toyota Hybrid Electric Bike is Clean of Any Mechanical Bulk
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Iconic Auto-Luxury Bicycles
The Mercedez Benz Mountain Bike is a Cyclist's Dream
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Vintage-Inspired Ninja Bicycles
The James Perse City Cruiser is a Single-Speed Made for Commuting
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Bespoke Italian Bicycles
Scatto Italiano Crafts Custom Bicycle Designs with Fine Materials
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Slim City Bicycles
Runwell is a Sleek City Cycle That Draws Inspiration from French Couriers
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Technologically Equipped Eco Bikes
The AC eBike Has Smartphone Connectivity and an Electric Motor
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Computerized Electric Bicycles
The Cruise BMW Bike is Powered with a 250-Watt Electric Motor
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Rattle-Free Mountain Bicycles
The Cavalerie Bikes Feature a Belt Drive Instead of Regular Chains
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City Air-Purifying Bicycles
The Breathing Bike by Matt Hope Provides Clean Air in Beijing
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Charitable Wheelchair Bicycles
The Heartbike Supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation Bike Ride
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Cycledelic City Pedalers
The Sole City Cruiser Bike is Perfect to Ride Around the City in Style
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Sleek Heavy-Duty City Bicycles
The Summit T Bike by Antonio Serrano Anticipates Various Terrains
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Hydrogen-Powered Bicycles
The Alter Bike by Cycleurope Features a Sophisticated Operating System
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Kevlar-Infused Wooden Bikes
The DURT Mountain Bike Fuses Wood & Kevlar for a Smooth, Sturdy Ride
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Rugged Bamboo Bikes
Boo Bicycles Makes Handmade Bikes Combining Bamboo and Other Materials
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Anime Popstar Bikes
Good Smile Racing's Three HMR Bikes Take Inspiration from Hatsune Miku
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Minimalist Sharing Bicycles
Vilamoura Public Bikes by And-re Returns the City to Its People
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Skateboard-Inspired Bicycles
The Santa Cruz SE Bikes Collaboration Is Blue and Badass
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Luxury Auto-Inspired Bicycles
The Alfra Romeo 4C IFD Bicyle is the Epitome of Luxury
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Smartphone-Charging Bicycles
The Samsung Galaxy Bike Was Revealed as a Prototype at the 2014 CES
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Bicycle Evolution Videos
Thallis Vestergaard's Video Shows Us 200 Years of the Bicycle's Evolution
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Shock-Absorbing Bicycles
The NOAH Bike Has a Unique Shock-Absorbing Suspension System
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Communally Crafted Bicycles
The Scatto Italiano Bikes Were Inspired by Italian Tradition
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Night-Illuminating Bicycles
Mission Bicycle Co. Introduced the Lumen Bike to Light Up Your Night
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Saddle-Shifting Bicycles
This Bicycle Saddle Shifts with You When You Need to Lean Forward
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Moped-Style Electric Bikes
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Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Spacious Comfort-Focused E-Bikes
The Gazelle Eclipse E-Bike Features a 750Wh Battery
Hyper-Efficient Mountain Bicycles
The 'Epic World Cup' Bike is Designed For High Performance
Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs
The 'Virgo' eBike Helmet Supports Urbanite Riders and More
Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
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New Commuter Bike Designs
Velotric Unveiled its Upcoming 'Discover 2' Designed for City Life
Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles
The Conceptual BMW Motorrad x NVIDIA Electric Bike is Ultra-Modern
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Connected Agile Electric Bikes
The Urtopia Carbon One Has a Lightweight, Elegant Form
Transparent Electric Cafe Racers
The CR-Dos Ghost Concept Motorcycle by Gurmukhi Bhasin is Agile
Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters
This Electric Scooter Can Be Folded Up In Only 7 Seconds
Step-Over Foldable Bikes
KBO Debuted the 'K1' and 'K2' E-Bikes to Accommodate Consumers' Needs
Innovative eBike Designs
The Nireeka Mega eBike by Max Shojaie is High-Performance & Durable
Cantilevered Motorcycle Concepts
The BMW G7 Scrambler by Anssi Mustonen is Streamlined
Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs
BMW R 18 The Crown is a New Masterpiece from Dirk Oehlerking
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Gear-Laden Folding E-Bikes
The 'Bike+ Gears' Offers Access to Six Gear Rnages
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Angular Electric Bike Trailers
A Canadian Cyclist Creates the Cyberdrop Inspired by Tesla
Compact Collapsible Bikes
The 'Pop-Cycle' Uses a Sliding Frame Design For Easy Transportation
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Travel-Ready Electric Bikes
SpaceCamper Releases a Bicycle That Has Been Described as a "Micro-RV"
Folding Off-Grid Electric Bikes
The Yadea Innovator All-Terrain eBike Has a Long-Range Battery
Dutch E-Bike Collections
Gazelle Launched a New Range of Four Tailored E-Bikes
Automobile-Inspired Electric Bikes
The Porsche eBike Cross Was Developed with Rotwild
Food Delivery eBike Concepts
The 'D-VIL' Electric Bike Concept by Anastasia Berg is Enclosed
Moped-Mimicking eBikes
This Unique eBike is Fitted With Fat Tires For a More Comfortable Ride
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Adaptable Modularity Electric Bikes
The Fabriga Modula Modular Electric Cargo Bike is Sustainable
Classic Motocycle-Inspired Electric Bikes
Honda Presents a New Range of E-Bike Designs
Origami-Inspired Electric Scooters
This Folding E-Scooter is Built From a Single Sheet Of Steel
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
Foldable Electric Scooters
The YADEA Elite Prime Scooter is Perfect for the Urban Commuter
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Chic SUV-Inspired Motorcycles
The Conceptual Land Rover Defender 700 Motorcycle is Rugged
Thrillingly Versatile EBikes
The 'Ultra Flex 1200' Can Tackle Both Urban Trails & Off-Road Terrain
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Compact Urban Strollers
The Bugaboo Dragonfly Folds into a Self-Stand Position with Just One Hand
Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes
Icoma Designs the New Minimal Tatamel Electric Bike
Collapsible Belt-Driven Commuter Bikes
The Priority Folder Easily Folds When Not in Use
Ruggedly Versatile Electric Bikes
The Super73 Blackout Collection is Limited-Edition
Low-Slung Mountain Bicycles
The 'SB135' is Designed For Riders Of Diminutive Stature
Revised Carbon E-Bikes
Urtopia's 'Carbon 1S' Bike is Nominated for Bicycle Design Awards
Smart Foldable E-Bikes
The Mihogo One Uses a Touchscreen Display for Smart Navigation
Powerful Folding E-Bikes
Petre Georgescu's Colibri M22 is Compact and Durable
Ultra-Efficient Ebikes
Heybike's 'Hero' Bike Offers a Balance of Speed and Comfort
Step-Through Commuter E-Bikes
The 'RadCity 5' is Designed For Versatile Urban Navigation
Self-Sufficient E-Bike Trailers
TinyVroum's CapsulBike a Versatile and Autonomous E-Bike Trailer
Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes
This Bike Will Feature a Range-Extender and Handlebar Display
Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles
The 'iNSTINCT' Electric Motorcycle by JiaYan Li is Futuristic
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes
Richard Huang Designs the Very Sleek Project M³ Motorbike
Ergonomic Motorcycle-Inspired E-Bikes
The G-FORCE ZM Features an Elongated Dual-Seat Design
Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers
The 'Exo-Line' Makes Riders Adopt a Thrilling Headfirst Position
Carbon-Fiber Electric Bikes
Heybike Presents the Hero E-Bike with Two Style Options
Affordable Moped E-Bikes
The Ride1Up 'Revv1' Has Launched as an Affordable Moped-Style E-Bike
Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets
The 'Inflabi' Bike Helmet is Ready to Use in 20-Seconds
Luxury BMX Bike Luggage
The RIMOWA Bike Case Was Created with Nigel Sylvester
Modernized Retro Motorcycle Designs
The Vagabund Yamaha Ténére Incorporates Vibrant Color Accents
Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles
The Rad Power Bikes 'RadTrike' is Climate-Friendly
Lightweight Folding E-Bikes
Vello Launched the 'Sub' Folding Utility Bike with an Impressive Range
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Consummately Customizable Commuter Bikes
These Bikes Feature Frames With Swappable Components
Stylized Foldable E-Bikes
The GoCycle G4i Has a Hydro-Formed Aluminum Frame and a Day Light
Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices
This Gadget Combines a Headlight, Cyclometer, Phone Holder & Charger
Range-Roving E-Bike Collections
Erik Buell's Latest E-Bikes Offer Truly Exceptional Range Specs
Foldable American E-Bikes
Fuell Debuted its First Foldable Titled the 'Folld 1' E-Bike
Automatic Foldable E-Bikes
The GoCycle G4i is a Foldable E-Bike with 'Predictive Shifting'
First-Model Folding Bikes
Hiboy is Releasing an Affordable Foldable Frame Bike with the 'C1'
Lightweight Bamboo Bikes
Diodra is an E-Bike Startup Crafting the Lightest-Weight Bike Possible
Weatherized Folded E-Scooters
The Model B by Dynamic Scooter is Made with to be Durable
Monotrack Bike Designs
YoouTube Channel Make It Extreme Boasts an Intriguing DIY Bike Concept
Eco-Friendly E-Bikes
Yadea Showcased its Colorful and Efficient 'Cocoa' E-Bike at CES 2024
Airless Bicycle Tires
The Q Designs a Bicycle Concept with Cross-Sections of a PVC Pipe
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Barebones Motorcycle Concepts
Valen Zhou Mashes Up Three Bike Genres in This Playful Concept
Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes
The Audi Smart Spinning Bike by Qingsheng Meng is Stylish
60s-Inspired Electric Superbikes
Robert Turner Designs a New Electric Superbike Concept
Featherweight Folding E-Bikes
The 'Siggi' E-Bike Utilizes a Special Carbon Fiber Composite Frame
Rectangular Cockpit Scooters
This Tricycle Scooter Design Concept by Alexander Yamaev is Slender
Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes
Dahon's Latest Battery-Powered Bike is Designed For Easy Portability
Adventurous Folding Bike Designs
The Flatbike Change Adventure Folds Flat in 60-Seconds
Foldable Bamboo Electric Scooters
The TOM Electric Foldable Scooter Hits a 27mph Top Speed
Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts
TienHung.Design Presents the Diode E-Bike with a Futuristic Look
Bespoke Steel E-Bikes
The 'Battaglin Fenix' Features Geometric Cues Customized to Each Purchaser
Futuristic German E-Bikes
IO eMobility Launched the 'Blade One' Bike with a Minimalist Design
Intuitive Commuter Bikes
Trek's Latest E-Bike is Designed for Lightweight City Riding
Compact Foldable E-Bikes
Oxfo Launched the 'OX1' Long-Range Foldable Electric Bicycle
High-End Touring Bicycles
The District Vision Custom Titanium Touring Bicycle is Durably Built
British Bicycle Apparel Collections
Barbour Joins Brompton Bicycle on a New Joint Collection
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes
Decathlon Rolled Out a New B'TWIN E-Bike in Europe
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Custom-Made Foldable Titanium Bikes
The Firefly MiniVelo Bike is Railered to Ming Thein
Powerful Folding Electric Bicycles
These Blaupunkt Folding eBikes Come in Three Models
High-Performance Commuter Bikes
The Latest Brompton x CHPT3 Folding Commuter Bike is Lightweight
Lightweight Eco-Friendly Bicycles
Angell Designs the S/Rapide Bike with an Agile Structure
Folding Commuter E-Bikes
Addmotor's FOLDTAN M-160 Meets the Needs of Urban Cyclists
Crowdfunded Foldable Carbon Bikes
ADO is Launching a Indiegogo for its Upcoming 'Carbon Air'
Adventurous Pedal-Powered Electric Bicycles
The IEDEX Includes Smart Storage Capabilities
Magnesium Alloy E-Bikes
DYU Prioritized Safety and Comfort for its 'T1' Foldable Electric bike
Adventurer-Approved Folding Bicycles
The Brompton x Bear Grylls Explore Bike Has Six-Speed Gears
12-Speed Folding Bicycles
These Bikes Offer Diverse Gear Options From a Compact Riding Package
High-End Electric Bicycles
Ride1Up's 'Prodigy V2' is a Sophisticated High-End E-Bike Model
Street-Informed Collaborative E-Bikes
Daily Paper Taps the Help of Super73 to Create the ZX Bike
Compact Foldable City Bikes
The All-New Pop-Cycle City Bike Boasts a Sliding, Adjustable Frame
Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets
The Bumpair 2.0 is a Practical and Ultra-Compact Safety Accessory
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Compact Foldable E-Bikes
KBO Launched the 'Compact' E-Bike at an Affordable $1,399 USD
Conceptual Gen Z E-Bikes
TOZZ Bike Unveiled its JOYCE'90 Concept Bike with Youth-Focused Features
Bamboo Electric City Bikes
Junglewood's Bikes Focus on Sustainability and Performance
Cost-Effective Foldable E-Bikes
PVY Releases Its Z20 PRO with Shimano 6-Speed Gear System
Connected Folding Unibody eBikes
The Heybike Tyson Offers 750W of Power and 4G LTE Connectivity
French E-Bike Collections
DOUZE Cycles Debuted its 'LT' Range of Utility-Focused E-bikes
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles
This Open-Source Two-Wheeler Aims to Encourage Innovation
Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids
The SpaceCamper Bike Can Transform into an Outdoor Camper
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Lightweight Bamboo Frame eBikes
The Bamboo EasyRider was Designed Frame-First for Sustainability
Ultra-Affordable Folding Bikes
Swagtron's 'EB-5 SwagCycle' Retails for Less than $400
German Foldable Bikes
Cube Debuted a New Compact Commuter Titled the 'Fold Hybrid'
Air-Themed Foldable Bikes
INTHEAIR Launched the 'Colts' Foldable Bike with a Low Step-Thru Frame
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Dual-Seater Folding Bikes
Radio Flyer's Latest Bike Sits Two and Folds for Portability
Sensitive Pedal E-Bikes
Decathlon Unveiled the Easy-to-Ride 'B'Twin 920E' Electric Bicycle
Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes
Eliès Hamzaoui Designs the On Board Helmet System
Convenient Minimalist E-Bikes
PC Manufacturer Acer Unveils its First Lightweight E-Bike 'ebii'
Streamlined Bicycle Drivetrains
The 'Binary Gear' Efficiently Expands Mountain Bike Gear Ratios
Nighttime Limited Electric Bikes
Edgenity Designs the New Nocturne Bike for Darker Settings
German Urban Commuter Bikes
Gudereit Debuted Two New Reliable Bikes for Daily Commuters
Perfectly Fitted Bicycles
sixthreezero Stands Out with Its Customizable Bicycle Designs
Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes
Ossby Geo is Made from Pant-Based Fibers and Folds in Seconds
Expansive Cycling Covered Highways
Urb Designs the Loop, which is a Covered Highway for Cyclists
Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles
The Q Bike by Sergii Gordieiev Has Triangular Wheels