The Hase Bikes KLIMAX tricycle is a revolutionary vehicle that provides riders with the opportunity to protect themselves from inclement weather with ease.
Most tricycles or velomobiles (a human-powered bicycle or car that uses a hard shell for aerodynamic benefit and weather protection) use a hard shell to protect the rider from wind or rain, but the weight of the hard shell traps heat inside the vehicle. Additionally, because of the materials used to develop the shell, it raises the price of the vehicles tremendously.
The Hase Bikes KLIMAX tricycle offers an alternative by eschewing a hard shell in favor of an easily removable, weatherproof fabric fairing.
The Hase Bikes KLIMAX tricycle is currently still in the prototype phase, but it is expected to be released in the Spring of 2012. The expected retail price is $10,517 USD.
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Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Weatherproof Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight vehicles with easily removable, weatherproof fabric fairings to provide riders with protection from inclement weather without trapping heat inside.
2. Affordable Velomobiles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create velomobiles that offer the benefits of a hard shell for aerodynamic advantage and weather protection at a more affordable price by using alternative materials.
3. Prototyping Sustainable Tricycles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and prototype tricycles with innovative features that prioritize sustainability, such as incorporating recycled materials or using renewable energy sources.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate the development of lightweight, weatherproof tricycles and velomobiles into existing bicycle manufacturing processes to expand product offerings and cater to diverse customer needs.
2. Green Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation options by manufacturing sustainable tricycles with innovative features that prioritize environmental responsibility.
3. Outdoor Apparel and Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with tricycle and velomobile manufacturers to develop specialized weatherproof fabrics and accessories suitable for the outdoor, active lifestyle market.