The Zero Bike was designed in 1988 (!) by Makota Makita and Hiroshi Tsuzaki, then students at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Rather than spokes around a hub, this concept bicycle has wheel rims cradled by magnets, using the principle of magnetic superconductivity, also used in high-speed trains that are suspended above rails.
Not only does it look mighty interesting, the absence of spokes it is beneficial for the aerodynamics of the bike. Less is more! ;-)
[...] This is the Zero Bike, created back in 1988 by students at the Art Center College of Design. Via Minimalissimo. [...]
Really love this design. Please don’t say ‘less is more’.
ultra nice bike!
it;s been 19 years
has anyone ever tried to make this?
i thought not
wle
sorry
22 years not 19
wle
This is the Zero Bike, created by people who’ve never ridden a bike! You’ll love what happens to the front “wheel” as soon as you try to turn. Next time you masturbate, don’t post it on the internet.