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100 Oddly Enhanced Bicycles

From Water-Treading Bicycles to Multitasking Flying Bicycles

— February 9, 2014 — Autos
Any avid cyclist looking to get a little adventurous with their routine will surely be fascinated with these oddly enhanced bicycles, which feature extreme cycling concepts.

Cycling is a great eco-friendly alternative to driving around town, but with modern technology constantly advancing everyday features, bicycles are getting revamped with inventive add-ons and eclectic transformations. Perfect for those looking to amp up their bike-riding experience with adventurous features and high-tech additions, these creatively enhanced bicycles are transforming the way people ordinarily get around. From bicycles that feature convenient foldable concepts to those that can tread water and multitask in different situations, these inventive rides are sure to widen the appeal of eco-friendly commuting.

Showcasing how giving back to the environment can be just as fun and entertaining, these oddly enhanced bicycles will definitely make any cycling experience something to remember.
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Tail-Like Bike Fenders
Tail-Like Bike Fenders
The Plume Mudguard Extends and Recoils to Stylishly Protect You
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Ridiculous Stilt-Like Bicycles
Ridiculous Stilt-Like Bicycles
The Stoopid Tall Bike by Rick Hill Gives Riders a Unique View
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Auto-Smart Bike Lights
Auto-Smart Bike Lights
The Xlerad Is an Auto-illuminating Smart Light Perfect for Night Riders
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97
Indestructible Bicycle Lights
Indestructible Bicycle Lights
Fortified Bike Lights Withstand the Years, the Elements and Thieves
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96
Soda Crate Med Deliveries
Soda Crate Med Deliveries
ColaLife by Simon Berry Distributes Medication to Rural Regions
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95
Crew Team Two Wheelers
Crew Team Two Wheelers
The Rowbike Lets You Take Your Rowing Out of the Water and Onto Dry Land
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Animated Bike Wheel Accessories
Animated Bike Wheel Accessories
Bicycle Wheels Will Look Much Cooler with the Monkey Light Pro
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93
Aerial Two-Wheelers
Aerial Two-Wheelers
DesignYourDreams is in the Final Stages of Developing a Flying Bike
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Antique Tricycle Libraries
Antique Tricycle Libraries
The See-Clo Combines Vintage Objects into a Playful Contemporary Shelf
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91
Ingenious Bicycle Boosters
Ingenious Bicycle Boosters
The FlyKly Smart Wheel Brings Power Assist to Your Own Two-Wheeler
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90
Uber-Cushioned Bike Wheels
Uber-Cushioned Bike Wheels
The 'Loopwheel' Replaces Spokes with Loops for a Smooth Ride
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Sweater-Unravelling Bicycles
Sweater-Unravelling Bicycles
The Un-Knitting Machine by Imogen Hedges Gives Old Yarn New Life
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Couture Cycle Sports
Couture Cycle Sports
The Louis Vuitton Polo Bike is a Luxurious Alternative to Other Bicycles
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87
Incognito Bicycle Pumps
Incognito Bicycle Pumps
The BioLogic PostPump 2.0 Seatpost Keeps Your Bike Tires Filled With Air
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3D Printed Cycles
3D Printed Cycles
The EADS Airbike is Said to Be Stronger than Steel
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85
Solar-Paneled Cycles
Solar-Paneled Cycles
The Ele Solar Bicycle Soaks Up the Sun's Rays for an Eco Assisted Ride
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Blizzard-Fit Two-Wheelers
Blizzard-Fit Two-Wheelers
The NIVIS Snow Cycle Lets You Bike During the Winter Months
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Girly Bicycle Mods
Girly Bicycle Mods
Jazz Up Your Bike with Simeli Dress Guards
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Cord-Supported Bike Frames
Cord-Supported Bike Frames
The Portable MiniMum Bicycle Epitomizes the Notion that Less is More
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81
Folding Concept Bicycles
Folding Concept Bicycles
The One Shot Bicycle Folds Into a Rolling Case When Not in Use
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Comprehensive Cyclist Security Devices
Comprehensive Cyclist Security Devices
Sphyke C3N Protects Your Bike's Most Valuable Components
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Stitched Cycling Cushions
Stitched Cycling Cushions
The Bike Seat Cover Knitting Kit is Perfect for Crafty Fingers
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Self-Healing Bike Tires
Self-Healing Bike Tires
The Michelin ProTek Max Inner Tubes Make Flats a Thing of the Past
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77
Sleek Skeletal Cycles
Sleek Skeletal Cycles
The 'Bone Bicycle' from Sungkuk Park is an Anatomical Auto Alternative
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Customizable Bike Covers
Customizable Bike Covers
Mooby Bicycle Lets You Express Your Style with Changeable Frame Plates
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Projected LED Bike Lanes
Projected LED Bike Lanes
The XFire Bike Safety Light Creates a Glowing Boundary
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Photographer Two-Wheelers
Photographer Two-Wheelers
The T-Bike Tripod Bike Integrates a Built-in Camera Mount
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Bicycle-Stroller Hybrids
Bicycle-Stroller Hybrids
The TAGA Bike is Made for Healthy Moms on the Go
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Efficient Standing Scooters
Efficient Standing Scooters
The Mconcept by Andre Monteiro Lets You Travel Without Being Tired
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Astounding Animatronic Animals
Astounding Animatronic Animals
These Tim Lewis Sculptures are Bizarre and Crafty
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$9 Paper Bikes
$9 Paper Bikes
Izhar Gafni's Cardboard Bicycle Can Support a Whopping 485 Pounds
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Warped Bicycle Sculptures
Warped Bicycle Sculptures
'Future Nostalgia: Masterpieces' Shows That Life is Not a Smooth Ride
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Cerebral Cow Sculptures
Cerebral Cow Sculptures
Billie Grace Lynn Creates Critical Cow Sculpture
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Climate-Adjusted Bicycle Grips
Climate-Adjusted Bicycle Grips
X-ing Handlebars Offer Comfort Year-Round with Temperature Control
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Metal-Wheeled Bikes
Metal-Wheeled Bikes
The Steel Soft-Ride Bicycle Provides a Surprisingly Smooth Ride
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Auto-Adjusting Cycle Seats
Auto-Adjusting Cycle Seats
The Elev8 Bike Allows Elderly to Change Height at Whim
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Recycling Bikes
Recycling Bikes
The Re:Energy Bicycle Recharges Your Gadgets with Every Revolution
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Cyclist Vector Projectors
Cyclist Vector Projectors
The Arrow Zone Guides Car Traffic Safely Away from Your Bike Lane
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Adult Circus Rides
Adult Circus Rides
The Circular Bike by Robert Wechsler is a Grown-Up Carousel
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Family-Fitting Cycles
Family-Fitting Cycles
The Panasonic Gyutto Bike is a Stable Ride for a Small Family
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Illuminating Bike Pumps
Illuminating Bike Pumps
The Protector Portable Inflator Provides Assistance with a Flat
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Orb-Wheeled Motorcycles
Orb-Wheeled Motorcycles
The Spherical Drive System Bike Reinvents the Wheel
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Motorized Baby Carriages
Motorized Baby Carriages
The Mad Max Stroller Can Reach Up to 53 Miles Per Hour
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Bike-Carrying Aids
Bike-Carrying Aids
The Samantha Del Rosario Lift Strap Eases Moving Cycles
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Sweet Surgery Bicycles
Sweet Surgery Bicycles
The Candy Bike by Britta Hope Will Give People a Toothache
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Tire-Embedded Tents
Tire-Embedded Tents
The Travel Tent Cleverly Contains a Single Sleeper Shelter in its Wheel
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String-Light Cycles
String-Light Cycles
Shelby Tanner's Illuminated Bicycle is Perfect for Night Riding
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Built-in Bicycle Security
Built-in Bicycle Security
Seat Post Trick Lock Maximizes on Material with Integrated Protection
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Art Nouveau Bicycles
Art Nouveau Bicycles
The Pliny the Younger Furniture Collection Features a Truly Bizarre Creation
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Android-Operated Cycles (UPDATE)
Android-Operated Cycles (UPDATE)
The Shadow eBike 2.0 Contributes Thrust and Records Your Rides
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Beaming Bike Wheels
Beaming Bike Wheels
The Cycle Halo by Ushki Design is a Hybrid Piece from a Hybrid Bicycle
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Badass Shell Tricycles
Badass Shell Tricycles
The Hase Bikes KLIMAX is a Three-Wheeled Terror
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Streamlined Hubless Rickshaws
Streamlined Hubless Rickshaws
The Rig Wheel Concept Redefines Roadside Cycling
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Hi-Tech Mom-Geared Bikes
Hi-Tech Mom-Geared Bikes
The Angelino Petite Assista by Bridgestone Has Adjustable Safety Seats
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Screw-Less Cycle Storage
Screw-Less Cycle Storage
The Michelangelo Two-Bike Gravity Storage Rack Requires No Attachments
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Protective Cycle Canopies
Protective Cycle Canopies
The Uberhood Bike Umbrella Keeps Cyclists Dry and Safe
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Electric Two-Rider Bicycles
Electric Two-Rider Bicycles
Tandem Pedego Interceptor is Three Times Faster
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Lazy Lounger Tricycles
Lazy Lounger Tricycles
The Mobo Shift Provides a Laid-Back Ride
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Disc-Stowed Two-Wheelers
Disc-Stowed Two-Wheelers
The Donut Folding Bicycle Reduces to the Shape of its Tires
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Style Switching Cycles
Style Switching Cycles
The ALPHA Bike Interchanges Between a Fixie and a Freewheel
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Transforming Kinetic Bikes
Transforming Kinetic Bikes
The One Bike Goes from Exercise Cycle to Green Cruiser in an Instant
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Hybrid Trolley Two-Wheelers
Hybrid Trolley Two-Wheelers
The Cart Bike by Zieak is the Ideal Ride to the Supermarket
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Sleek Speedy Cycles
Sleek Speedy Cycles
Jeff Tiedeken's Gravity Bike Can Hit an Astounding 80 Miles Per Hour
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Connectable Two-Wheelers
Connectable Two-Wheelers
The ENLACE Bicycle Makes Riding With Friends Convenient
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Portable Powered Bicycles
Portable Powered Bicycles
BlueSkyBike Boasts a Plethora of Features from Foldability to Electrics
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Manly Bike Baskets
Manly Bike Baskets
The Bike Crate from MAIK is Bicycle Storage Designed Specifically for Boys
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Lifeguard-Inspired Concept Bikes
Lifeguard-Inspired Concept Bikes
The Sharpshooter Rescue Bicycle Features a Built-In Winch
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Portable Powered Two-Wheelers
Portable Powered Two-Wheelers
Neo Volt Folding E-Bike Enables the Ultimate in Effortless Cycling
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Multitasking Flying Bicycles
Multitasking Flying Bicycles
XploreAir's Flying Bicycles Take Transportation to New Heights
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Wheel-Embedded Bike Baskets
Wheel-Embedded Bike Baskets
The Transport Commuter Bike Accommodates Any Bag in its Spinning Cubby
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Cycling Coffee Shops
Cycling Coffee Shops
Charrie's Cafe Gives On-the-Go Beverages New Meaning
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Perforated Partition Bike Locks
Perforated Partition Bike Locks
The Bicycle Rack & Lock Accommodates Fixed Storage and Security
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Subterranean Bicycle Stands
Subterranean Bicycle Stands
The Mole's Hide and Seek Bike Rack Emerges from the Asphalt for Use
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Miniature Peloton Models
Miniature Peloton Models
The Hand-Painted Cycling Figures by Urban Hunter Have a Vintage Style
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Swiveling Cycles
Swiveling Cycles
Jose Hurtado's Twist Bike Concept is Uniquely Reversible
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Rotating Bike Lock Benches
Rotating Bike Lock Benches
The Ruota_Lo System Accommodates Sitters and Cycles
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Innovative Deflation Indicators
Innovative Deflation Indicators
Flat Tire Warning Light Keeps You Updated on Your Wheels' Pressure
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Bicycle Beer Sadlebags
Bicycle Beer Sadlebags
The 6 Pack Bike Bag Allows Riders to Carry Multiple Drinks
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Hybrid Scooter Cycles
Hybrid Scooter Cycles
The Pibal Bicycle Makes the Best of Inconsistent Traffic Conditions
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Sleek Reimagined E-Bikes
Sleek Reimagined E-Bikes
The eCycle Electric Bike Has a Frame Reworked for its Hi-Tech Operation
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Masquerading Motored Bikes
Masquerading Motored Bikes
The City Electric Bicycle Hides Electronics in its Frame
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Mind-Controlled Bicycles
Mind-Controlled Bicycles
The PXP Bike Lets You Switch Gears Using Brainwaves
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Skeletal Screwdriver Bicycles
Skeletal Screwdriver Bicycles
The EX by Nils Ferber is Definitely an Extremely Eccentric Ride
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Bass Hybrid Benches
Bass Hybrid Benches
The String Seat by Volodymyr Karalyus Melds Three Functions in Harmony
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Helicopter Bicycles
Helicopter Bicycles
The FBike Concept Allows Long Leaps to Avoid Traffic Congestions
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Masonry Block Cycle Storage
Masonry Block Cycle Storage
The Milestone Bike Stand is a Minimalist Marble Sculpture
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Beer-Inspired Bicycles
Beer-Inspired Bicycles
The Growler City Bike by Joey Ruiter is Made for Michigan 'West-ees'
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Re-Imagined Flatpacked Furniture
Re-Imagined Flatpacked Furniture
The IKEA's Frosta Stool Hack Turns It into a Wooden Bicycle
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Vertical Bike Lockers
Vertical Bike Lockers
WAVE by Joe Mattley Ensures Your Two-Wheeler is Safe from Vandals
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Water-Treading Bicycles
Water-Treading Bicycles
The 'Baycycle' Water Bicycle Makes Cycling on Water an Option
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Mod Cycle Storage
Mod Cycle Storage
The Commuter Bike Rack Adds Equipment to Interior Organization
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Frame-Integrated Bike Locks
Frame-Integrated Bike Locks
The 'Lock. Bicycle' Needs No Add-On Security Accessories
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Pollution-Reversing Bicycles
Pollution-Reversing Bicycles
The Air-Purifier Bike Filters Wind Before the Rider Breathes It In
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Dextrous Arm-Driven Bikes
Dextrous Arm-Driven Bikes
The Ramirez Racer T-10 Bicycle Gives the Paraplegic Speed
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Pedalling Handlebar Bikes
Pedalling Handlebar Bikes
The 4 Strike Bike Lets You Use All Limbs for High-Powered Propulsion
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Triple-Threat Exercise Bikes
Triple-Threat Exercise Bikes
The 3TO1 Sports Device Has the Training Capacity of Three Machines
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Compact Retractable Bikes
Compact Retractable Bikes
The Union Folding Bicycle is Convenient in Every Form
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Woven Cycle Accessories
Woven Cycle Accessories
Reel Bicycle Storage Makes Clever Use of Overlooked Areas of Bike Frames
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Extraordinary Electric Bicycles
Extraordinary Electric Bicycles
The nCycle E-Bike Integrates a Lock and a Holographic Display
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Glowing Sci-Fi Bicycles
Glowing Sci-Fi Bicycles
The WinCycle 001 Was Designed as Muscle-Powered Tron Transport
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