火曜日, 2月 02, 2016

bicycle prototype| paolo de giusti

bicycle prototype by paolo de giusti experiments with wheel-ratio ergonomics

bicycle prototype by paolo de giusti experiments with wheel-ratio ergonomics

 

bicycle prototype by paolo de giusti experiments with wheel-ratio ergonomics
all images courtesy of paolo de giusti




large rear wheels are common for bicycles used in velodromes. the ’36/28 postale’ by designer paolo de giusti, takes a similar setup and introduces it to every riding needs. the focal point is the 36 inch rim which is the biggest available size on the market today. it is accompanied by a 28 inch front wheel that surprisingly doesn’t radically change the positioning of the rider. the purpose of the design was to exhibit aggressive riding placements typically found in racing, while still maintaining correct ergonomic measurements not far from a standard bike. 


paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-02the rear 36 inch wheel is biggest available on the market



the ’36/28 postale’ has a sturdy frame, fat tires and an eight-geared internal rear hub. de giusti built the structure himself with a 3D printer, a mix of ABS materials and PVC tubing. the commercial frame could have a similar layout using 3D printed titanium joints and carbon fiber tubes, or could be built in a traditional manner with welded aluminum tubes.

paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-03the handle bars include LED lighting

paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-04the fat rear tire

paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-05the frame is double reinforced to handle the large wheels

paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-06the internal eight geared rear hub

paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-07detailed decals by paolo de giusti


paolo-de-giusti-3628-postale-bicycle-designboom-08diagram showcase the similar geometry with a racing bike