The basic design of a bicycle hasn’t changed much from the first instance it was incepted for easy commuting. Now it’s high time the good old bicycle got a few nifty changes in the basic design for a very different kind of two wheeling on the streets that is why Josh Bechtel from Bellingham, WA, USA designed and built the Bicymple. Having no chains and minimal moving parts for reducing the complexity in design dominated by a direct-drive with freewheeling hub joining the crank axis with rear wheel axis. This in turn shortens the wheelbase making it easy to ride and comfortable. The optional rear steer mode just like a swing bike makes it possible to allow tighter turns and crab riding for maneuverability in tight turns as well as constricted spaces like hallways, nooks and crannies.
While you are riding the Bicymple it may look as if you are in a very awkward position riding the bike sideways because the drive system is on the back wheels, but in reality it is much easier to navigate around giving you the freedom for instant turning. Having a wheelbase of 31” (with 29” wheels) and made from CroMo steel the integrated freewheel single speed bike is in prototype stage right now and looks all set to revolutionize the bicycle era.
# Bicymple riding the tarmac
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