Future Bikes: 10 Bold, Brilliant Bicycle Concepts

Ruiter Simplicity Bike Concept
Designer Joey Ruiter developed a bike concept based on a philosophy of simplicity. All his bike needed was a pair of wheels, handle bars, a seat and pedals, in this case connected directly to the rear wheel. The Ruiter Simplicity Bike Concept ditches the crank, the chain and most of the frame of a typical bike, yielding a basic commuter bike to help its rider get from point A to point B. For us, the jury is out on this bike until we could get a chance to ride it. No gear system means low speeds (which removes the need for that front brake), the two-bar frame means it may not be stiff enough to remain stable and efficient, and that seat looks less-than-comfortable. What we do know about this bike is that it looks entirely lovely, and should reflect a philosophy of simplicity that other bike manufacturers can learn from.