Locust Folding Bike
Josef Cadek - Czech RepublicDesign offers a full-valuable bike that can be folded, stored in small
spaces (cases, car trunks). Main feature is the circular frame allowing
unusual folding. Both wheels have overhung mounting. After releasing safety
lock nuts, wheels are turned around relevant axis into frame. Because rear
wheel folds, momentum transfer from crankset to rear wheel must be divisible.
Common chain system is replaced by belt system with outer toothing. Belt
is mounted on two rollers. Both "Chainwheel" and pinion have outer
toothing, ensuring right direction of turning and divisibility of the whole
system.
Rear hub contains internally geared hub similar to Shimano Nexus system.
GripShift type shifting.
Red safety lock releases saddle support to fold saddle down towards frame.
To fold handlebars, first release revolving safety lock nut on top of head
set. Handlebars can then be moved back towards frame. Bike is equipped with
disc brake in front and clamshell brake at rear, preventing blockage of
wheel folding mechanism. This bike will be welcomed by people in traffic-ridden
cities, young people, students on campus. It can be used to good effect
in large industrial facilities, airports, city centers as a rent bike or
as a "parasitic" means of transport: user can park her/his car
outside city center and bike to work."


