Hi viewer! They say bicycles come in all shapes and sizes but have you ever seen a bicycle that
looks like this? Or, this? Or even this? No. Well, that's great because today we put together a list
of the most unusual bicycles you'll see on the market. Ekooter by Ekoo. Up first on our list
of the craziest and most unusual bicycles and electric bikes is the EKooter by Ekoo.
Claiming to be the world's most compact foldable e-scooter the Ekoo guarantees real-world
portability with its lightweight and very unusual folding design. In just five seconds' time,
you can fold, or unfold the Ekoo allowing for a new level of convenience that is a must in
the world of micro-mobility. Twicycle. Cycling is one of the greatest workouts ever created.
It's great for cardiovascular health as well as increasing the strength of your lower body. But,
cycling doesn't do much in the way of strength training for your upper body. And the company
claims that their innovative front crank handlebar design engages the rider's chest, triceps, lats,
biceps, back, and shoulders, as well as strengthening the core.
Outside of the full-body workout benefits of this unusual bike, you can also expect easier uphill
climbs, longer riding times, better traction, and extra power. In fact, measurements have shown an
additional 300- to 450- additional watts of power when using the arm crank drivetrain mechanism.
Self-driving bike. A viral two-minute-long video by Google Netherlands recently surfaced featuring
an unusual self-driving bicycle. In the video, a bicycle is seen cruising around the Dutch country
without a rider while Pim Vander Feltz, presumably the director of Google Netherlands, speaks about
safety concerns of cyclists in the region. The self-driving bicycle aims to reduce crashes and
other bicycle-related injuries by utilizing some of the features that Google has been working on
in the self-driving car industry. This unusual bike was also reported to have a summon feature
similar to the Tesla's Smart Summon as well as a feature that allowed the pedals to turn into
pegs so you can fully experience the electric drive feature. The video has gone viral multiple
times over the past few years, but the joke is revealed at the end of the video itself when
it shows that a Google self-driving bike is available for one day only, April 1st. Sitgo.
Up next, is a bike available on Indiegogo aptly named the "Sitgo," by Hong Kong-based
Sitgo Technology. And while this is an unusual-looking bike we can assure you
this one is not an April Fool's day joke. It took over two years to develop, including hundreds of
sketches, and five prototypes. What's more, the Sitgo is the first electric folding bicycle that
can be fully charged via a car charging port, much like you would charge your smartphone.
Featured in Gizmag and the Daily Mail this electric folding bike is unique in that the
metallic housing and frame are more reminiscent of a bulky steampunk aesthetic than it is a
streamlined modern e-bike. There is also the fact that the Sitgo features an 18-inch front tire
and a tiny 8-inch rear tire. With no chains or drivetrain to speak of the 36-volt, 8.8 amp-hour,
lithium battery pack delivers a range of 35 kilometers or 22 miles. The MSRP for this fun
little bike is $1,099 US dollars. Fliz bike. The Fliz bike is one of the most unusual bikes
you may ever come across. With no seat to speak of, riders simply strap themselves in and propel
themselves with their feet, and, when the rider is tired of foot pedaling or is going fast enough,
they can simply lift their feet to slow down and place them on the pegs on the rear of the bike.
The Fliz name refers to the German word "Flitzen" which means dash or whiz. This
unusual bicycle harkens back to the "Dandy Horse" or "Laufmaschine" in German; which was one of the
first human-powered vehicles that ever existed. And, was in fact, the precursor to the original
bicycle. What are your thoughts? Would you cruise around town on the "Fliz"? Let us know in the
comments below. Kwiggle. Ever heard of upright bicycling? No? Well, the founders of German-based,
"Kwiggle" have been causing quite the stir on social media thanks to their unusual-looking
bike that has tiny 12-inch wheels and a down tube that almost seems to skirt the ground.
What makes this bike even more unusual is that the seat post is mounted to the handlebars making the
bike appear to be unrideable. However, when riders mount the Kwiggle their position is
perfectly straight or upright instead of the usual hunched or bending-over position of typical bikes.
This unusual bike garnered plenty of attention among last mile commuting enthusiasts for its
collapsible folding design and the total weight is 18.7 pounds or 8.5 kilograms.
Elliptigo. Featuring another way to stand and exercise while cycling the
Elliptigo is an unusual, yet innovative bike that allows you to exercise outdoors
without the traditional impact associated with activities like running. The brand states there is
no other device on the market that provides this level of low-impact full-body exercise. In fact,
the University of California performed a study on the bike that concluded
that the Elliptigo burns 33% more calories than riding a traditional bike at the same speed.
Manta 5. Now, it's time to get off the streets and into the water with the Manta 5 hydrofoil e-bike,
by New Zealand-based Manta 5. This unusual e-bike is made for cycling's new frontier... water. And
is propelled by a pedal-driven propeller that is also assisted by a 460-watt electric motor.
Once in motion, the rear two-meter long hydrofoil, and front 1.2-meter long hydrofoil,
provide lift kind of like underwater wings and is capable of reaching a top speed of 22
kilometers or 14 miles per hour. In fact, the company released a video showcasing the Manta 5
setting a world record by crossing the 24-kilometer Cook Strait between the North
and South islands of New Zealand and we here at The Future think that is a really innovative feat.
Lopifit.The Lopifit, aka the walking bike, is an innovative, albeit unusual, bike that supplies a
totally new way of moving and exercising. In place of a typical chain-mounted drivetrain,
the Lopifit features a treadmill that you walk on just like the ones you'd find at a gym.
The treadmill feature is assisted by a 350-watt motor with multiple gears to boost
the rider's walking pace to speeds greater than or equal to that of traditional bikes.
The 48-volt, 20 amp-hour, lithium-ion battery pack generates enough power for the typical
rider to get between 30 and 50 miles of range, and the top speed is roughly 20 miles per hour.
Bicymple. The last unusual bike on our list is from the boutique-style bicycle brand,
"Bicymple," from Bellingham, Washington in the United States. What makes this bike so unusual
is the deliberate non-existence of the typical crank mechanisms and gear shifters.
While normally a critical component, the creator of the Bicymple chose to instead
rely on a direct drive, free-wheeling rear hub which makes for a rare two-wheeled contraption,
unlike anything you've ever ridden before. This creates a shorter wheelbase with pedals on the
rear wheel and a bike seat directly above it making for a somewhat bizarre appearance.
Despite the unusual look riders state that the Bicymple rides much like a single-speed
fixed gear bike. Only, with the option of the rear-wheel steering.
Simply pull a lever on the frame to liberate the rear wheel and it will
turn along with the front wheel so you can navigate ultra-tight turns as well as crab
walk all over town. The Bicymple is available in two sizes. Small for riders under 5' 10",
and large for riders 5' 10" and above. Both models are available now for $799 USD.
Is there one bike you liked more than the others?
Or, is there an unusual bike that we missed? Let us know in the comments!
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