Flawed Bike Concept for Danger-Loving Hipsters: http://www.wired.com/gadgetl...
Kol Tregaskes
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"The “Inner City Bike” was inspired by the cafe racer (check out those handlebars) and the roll-along hobby horse. The most obvious design feature is the lack of a chain. Instead, the crank and pedals are fixed directly to the rear wheel, meaning that the poor rider will be always leaning forward putting his weight on both his hands and his crotch — not ideal.
Further, the compact design puts the wheels very close together. This should mean tight turns are possible, but when combined with the weight-forward stance and the rather effective-looking front disk-brake, it looks like a recipe for over-the-handlebar disaster."
- Graham Sergeant