The Coolest Little Folding Bike
by anita • April 2, 2009 • Ideas We Love • 3 Comments
Every so often a design concept comes along that makes you gawk in envy. The IFMODE folding bike is one of these concepts. Designed by Mark Sanders, the man behind Strida, a reinvented folding bike, the IFMODE might possibly be the folding bike that has thought of everything.
The IFMODE just has single arms supporting the front and back wheels; these are on opposite sides so that the bike can fold together into one slim package. And when folded up, there’s a handle so that you can roll the bike along rather than lugging it, as you usually do with conventional folding bikes. It even fits in a suitcase, and has a rubber, greaseless chain that won’t muck up your work pants. [via Fast Company]
Preorders are available now for $2,579. We didn’t say it was cheap.
Well, the MODE won’t fold by itself (Mark Sanders is working that) but it will amaze your friends and neighbors.
Detailed IF MODE Specs, Photos & Order Info: http://tinyurl.com/adnsbd
Due to the design, the MODE folds instantly (@ 3 seconds) into a package that’s easy to roll, tracking straight with parallel wheels (held together magnetically) and a handlebar stem that doubles as a carry handle.
Gorgeous! However, I think every car but one that I ever owned cost less than that!
I dream about this bike – it’s such a marvel of brilliant engineering… so elegant in its fold. *sigh* This is my bike crush – totally unattainable, but perfect in every way.