Giovanni Mazzhocchi and Paulo Briccolo Pontiggia, a pair of innovators and entrepreneurs based in Italy, have devised a unique bicycle rack that is designed to make it easier than ever to safely and reliably transport an secure bicycles in vans.
Aptly dubbed the 'Slide&Go,' this particular bicycle rack comprises a pair of wheel-mounted systems that can be situated on the floor of the van. The units are equipped with plates that can be slid into the van's floor railing at which point they can safely be secured into place using bolts. Once the bike is secured into the bicycle rack, it will stay in place without moving around when the van is being driven, nor will it cause damage by getting detached.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Kickstarter, this bicycle rack can be procured for a pledge of around $430.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Van-compatible Bicycle Racks
- Innovative bicycle rack designed specifically for vans, allowing for secure transportation of bikes.
- Floor-mounted Wheel Systems
- Wheel-mounted systems that can be easily attached to the van's floor railing, providing stability and security for bicycles.
- Crowdfunding for Innovative Bicycle Racks
- Increasing popularity of crowdfunding campaigns for bicycle rack innovations like the 'Slide&Go'.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- Opportunity for automakers to collaborate with bicycle rack manufacturers to incorporate van-compatible racks as a preferred accessory.
- Sports & Recreation
- Innovative bicycle rack solutions catered specifically to van transportation, offering a disruptive solution for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Transportation & Logistics
- Providing a disruptive innovation in the transportation and logistics industry, with secure bicycle transport options for van-based courier services and delivery companies.
