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Briefcase-Holding Commuter Bikes

The Quinn Bike Has a Central Cargo Compartment for Easy Balancing

— October 7, 2015 — Eco
While there are thousands of bicycles on the market, commuter bikes require specific elements to make them easy to ride, good for city streets and relatively maintenance-free. The Quinn bike has all of these components and boasts a central compartment that is located directly beneath the rider's body to store a briefcase or similarly-shaped item.

Designed by Coast Cycles, the compartment is in very simple but rarely integrated within the bike's existing frame. The design allows the weight from the bag to be evenly and vertically distributed, meaning the rider doesn't have to balance out any side-leaning weight. While other commuter bikes feature carrying bins, they aren't similarly integrated or are often on the back, making it hard to see if the item goes missing along the ride.
Trend Themes
1. Commuter Bike Innovations - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing commuter bikes with integrated storage compartments for improved balance and convenience.
2. Central Cargo Solutions - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing bikes with centrally located cargo compartments for better weight distribution and accessibility.
3. Incorporating Functionality Into Bike Frames - Opportunity for disruptive innovation by integrating functional compartments directly into the frame of bicycles to enhance usability and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bicycle manufacturing industry by creating bikes with integrated storage compartments and improved weight distribution.
2. Urban Mobility Solutions - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the urban mobility industry by developing bikes that address the specific needs of commuters with integrated storage and improved handling.
3. Business Accessories and Luggage - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the business accessories and luggage industry by designing products that are optimized for integration with commuter bikes' central cargo compartments.
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