The Rogue C6 is a carbon fiber smart bicycle built by Washington-based engineer David Lupafya. Lupafya conceived the bike when he couldn't find one that suited his needs.
This bike is 50 to 60% lighter than similarly-sized steel and aluminum bikes. It also does away with greasy traditional chains, sporting a slick Gates carbon fiber belt drive that doesn't require lubrication and is cleaner, lighter and more durable than a regular chain.
The bike comes equipped with Shimano Alfine hydraulic disc brakes and an Alfine eight-speed gearing system.
The developers of the Rogue C6 smart bicycle are running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production. A pledge of $1,950 will get you set up with a bike -- sky blue, blood orange or matte black -- in April 2015 if the campaign successfully meets its fundraising target.
What's Driving This Trend
- Smart Bicycles
- Innovative smart bicycles with advanced features such as carbon fiber frames and belt drives are disrupting the traditional bicycle industry.
- Lightweight Bikes
- Lightweight bikes that are built with innovative materials like carbon fiber are creating disruptive opportunities across the bicycle industry.
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic disc brakes are creating disruptive innovation opportunities for the bicycle industry by providing better stopping power and control.
Who This Affects Most
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- Bicycle manufacturers can leverage innovative materials like carbon fiber and advanced features like belt drives to create lightweight and smart bikes for urban cyclists.
- Urban Transportation
- The use of lightweight and smart bikes with hydraulic disc brakes can disrupt traditional urban transportation methods and create new opportunities for environmentally friendly transportation.
- Sporting Goods Retail
- Sporting goods retailers can capitalize on the trend of lightweight and innovative bicycles, such as the Rogue C6, by offering advanced bikes designed for the needs of urban cyclists.
