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Low-Riding Bicycles

The Ford Citi Bike Doesn't Force People to Raise Their Legs to Mount

— March 8, 2013 — Autos
The Ford Citi Bike makes the process of riding around the city a little easier. For those who don't have a lot of mobility but can still manage to ride a bike, this design has significantly lowered the body to ensure that they don't have to raise their legs too high when mounting it. In this way, the Ford Citi Bike targets the sidelines in order to get more people active while also being more eco-conscious.

Designed by Jimena Compean, Isabel Ayala and Jose Arturo Moreno, the Ford Citi Bike is certainly made with the urban cyclist in mind. It also boasts storage for such gadgets as laptops and iPads. It was inspired by the Ford Focus ST 2013.
Trend Themes
1. Low-riding Bicycles - Low-riding bicycles are a trend that addresses the challenge of accessibility and encourages more people to engage in cycling.
2. Mobility-inclusive Design - Designing bicycles with lowered bodies like the Ford Citi Bike creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in mobility-inclusive designs that cater to individuals with limited mobility.
3. Urban Biking Solutions - The Ford Citi Bike exemplifies the trend of urban biking solutions that combine functional features, such as storage capacity for gadgets, with eco-conscious design.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The trend of low-riding bicycles presents an opportunity for the bicycle manufacturing industry to develop innovative and accessible designs for a wider consumer base.
2. Mobility and Accessibility - Low-riding bicycles and mobility-inclusive designs contribute to the ongoing disruption in the mobility and accessibility industry by addressing the needs of individuals with limited mobility.
3. Urban Design and Transportation - The trend of urban biking solutions, including low-riding bicycles like the Ford Citi Bike, offers opportunities for innovation in urban design and transportation to promote sustainable and active modes of transportation.
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