The Penny-Farthing bike is coming back in a big way thanks to the Diamove from David Damshek. The Diamove is a concept bike that boasts both front-wheel drive and folding capabilities for easy storage and portability.
The unique look of the Diamove from David Damshek is designed to give you better posture while riding, shifting weight off the hands and feet and onto the pelvis. The Diamove also folds up into an unicycle-like form that, as far as I know, cannot be used for additional riding--that is, assuming you aren't an expert unicyclist.
Retro seems to be the flavor of the week when it comes to design, so it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see the Diamove or a bike like it go mainstream.
Front-Wheel Drive Folding Bikes
The Diamove from David Damshek is Penny Farthing-Inspired
Trend Themes
1. Front-wheel Drive Bikes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop front-wheel drive bikes for improved posture and weight distribution.
2. Folding Bikes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create folding bikes that are compact and easily portable for urban commuters.
3. Retro Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine retro aesthetics with modern functionality to create unique and appealing products.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate front-wheel drive technology in traditional bicycle designs for enhanced performance.
2. Urban Commuting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Address the needs of urban commuters by producing folding bikes that are convenient for city travel.
3. Product Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge retro and contemporary elements in product design to capture consumer attention and create nostalgia-based products.