Jun 25, 2008
Concept Bikes from Wired
Wired has a feature on concept bikes which includes a square wheeled bike and this cool bike from a company called pilen concept bicycle by eric therner
The bike looks like a modern retro racer. You would have to wear leather goggles when riding this with a skater helmet since anything else would look out of place.
The only issues with the bike seem to be a lack of front brake and no adjustable seat. The concept is interesting though.
This one makes it into the list because it looks so cool. Based on 1930s Le Mans racing bikes, the Pilen Concept is designed by Eric Therner for Swedish company Pilen Bikes. Is might look retro, but hidden behind the styling is a lot of high-tech gear. LED lights are built in to the frame and the saddle is in two parts for independent shock absorption.
The reverse fork offset is what perplexes me about this design. see the side view on the designboom post.