Chris Boardman’s Theft-proof & Puncture-free Bicycle | Hypebeast

You must be under 30, Scott, or you’d know that we certainly did not think flying cards would be commonplace now!

Wow, that’s awesome. Watch, in 5 years that will be the norm, and the bikes we use now will look ancient.

Okay, thats kind of awesome.

Okay, thats kind of awesome.

that must cost a fortune though, is it really worth it? i’d rather just ride a skateboard

Clearly a technology driven ‘bike’ – to a ridiculous extent. Do people need all that unpractical stuff (that of course will cause problems) on a bike?

The tires nowadays are already that good, that punctures very rarely occur. And what’s wrong with some manual repairing then? (don’t want to sound Romantic here; just don’t want to end up like some Wall-e character with perfect luxury and no connection to my bike)

Carbon has its value, but carbon bikes are widely used already (here in the Netherlands).

Probably good for the niche of ‘look what a great bike I have’ clients… as long as you make the bike expensive enough… LOL

Clearly a technology driven ‘bike’ – to a ridiculous extent. Do people need all that unpractical stuff (that of course will cause problems) on a bike?

The tires nowadays are already that good, that punctures very rarely occur. And what’s wrong with some manual repairing then? (don’t want to sound Romantic here; just don’t want to end up like some Wall-e character with perfect luxury and no connection to my bike)

Carbon has its value, but carbon bikes are widely used already (here in the Netherlands).

Probably good for the niche of ‘look what a great bike I have’ clients… as long as you make the bike expensive enough… LOL

Clearly a technology driven ‘bike’ – to a ridiculous extent. Do people need all that unpractical stuff (that of course will cause problems) on a bike?

The tires nowadays are already that good, that punctures very rarely occur. And what’s wrong with some manual repairing then? (don’t want to sound Romantic here; just don’t want to end up like some Wall-e character with perfect luxury and no connection to my bike)

Carbon has its value, but carbon bikes are widely used already (here in the Netherlands).

Probably good for the niche of ‘look what a great bike I have’ clients… as long as you make the bike expensive enough… LOL

Clearly a technology driven ‘bike’ – to a ridiculous extent. Do people need all that unpractical stuff (that of course will cause problems) on a bike?

The tires nowadays are already that good, that punctures very rarely occur. And what’s wrong with some manual repairing then? (don’t want to sound Romantic here; just don’t want to end up like some Wall-e character with perfect luxury and no connection to my bike)

Carbon has its value, but carbon bikes are widely used already (here in the Netherlands).

Probably good for the niche of ‘look what a great bike I have’ clients… as long as you make the bike expensive enough… LOL

One, if you scraped up enough cheddar for this Tron Bike you would not want to ride it through dirt, water,mud etc. You would probably only ride it on pristine ass-fault ! Pun intended. Sleek design but I don’t see it being practical over the current bike designs of today. And yes Johnny, you ass would be screaming after a ride on this puppy!

If you chase the links back to the original source (which is the Daily Mail) you will find that the motor is somehow both battery powered and run by solar panels, the calorie counting system counts turns of the pedals and the only reason we have to wait 20 years for it is that it is not financially feasible now. Apparently, it will also have a music laying device.

They claim that spokeless wheels make the bike more aerodynamic but I would ask this: why don’t professional and Olympic cyclists already use them ?

Bikes are not stolen by people who want to ride them. Bikes are mostly stolen by young, inexperienced thieves who sell them to a handler who then sells them to distributors who then sell them to customers who might actually try to ride them. The guys who actually steal the bikes don’t spend a lot of time studying different bikes and analysing the risk/benefit ratios. They just seize an opportunity when they see one.

If, at any point in the theft-sale chain, someone realises that the bike can’t be ridden without the appropriate fingerprints, they will simply throw it away. And, of course, the owner will never get it back.

A more sophisticated thief could get the owners fingerprints, discover the override function that allows the owner’s fingerprints to be set or simply remove the mechanical locking mechanism that the fingerprints unlock.

Puncture free tyres can be bought now from most bike stores for any bike. They have a gel inside them that seals any punctures as soon as they happen. I suspect “self inflating” is a bit of poetic license added by a blogger somewhere.

Calorie monitors come in two sorts: the sort that monitor your speed and the sort that monitor your heart rate. The speed-based sort can’t tell if you are struggling up a hill or coasting down the other side and thus are highly inaccurate. The heart-rate sort need to be attached to your body and hence can’t be part of the bike.

Lastly, I don’t see the battery-powered assistance anywhere. Maybe they left it off the prototype because it was too big and ugly.

Bikes are not stolen by people who want to ride them. Bikes are mostly stolen by young, inexperienced thieves who sell them to a handler who then sells them to distributors who then sell them to customers who might actually try to ride them. The guys who actually steal the bikes don’t spend a lot of time studying different bikes and analysing the risk/benefit ratios. They just seize an opportunity when they see one.

If, at any point in the theft-sale chain, someone realises that the bike can’t be ridden without the appropriate fingerprints, they will simply throw it away. And, of course, the owner will never get it back.

A more sophisticated thief could get the owners fingerprints, discover the override function that allows the owner’s fingerprints to be set or simply remove the mechanical locking mechanism that the fingerprints unlock.

Puncture free tyres can be bought now from most bike stores for any bike. They have a gel inside them that seals any punctures as soon as they happen. I suspect “self inflating” is a bit of poetic license added by a blogger somewhere.

Calorie monitors come in two sorts: the sort that monitor your speed and the sort that monitor your heart rate. The speed-based sort can’t tell if you are struggling up a hill or coasting down the other side and thus are highly inaccurate. The heart-rate sort need to be attached to your body and hence can’t be part of the bike.

Lastly, I don’t see the battery-powered assistance anywhere. Maybe they left it off the prototype because it was too big and ugly.

Theft proof bike – what a great idea.
It’d certainly be easier than getting some of our local shops to make proper bike parking spaces!

Theft proof bike – what a great idea.
It’d certainly be easier than getting some of our local shops to make proper bike parking spaces!

Theft proof bike – what a great idea.
It’d certainly be easier than getting some of our local shops to make proper bike parking spaces!

I love how he says this design will be commonplace in 20yrs. 30 yrs ago they were saying flying cars would be commonplace by now. Give me a break.

I love how he says this design will be commonplace in 20yrs. 30 yrs ago they were saying flying cars would be commonplace by now. Give me a break.

I love how he says this design will be commonplace in 20yrs. 30 yrs ago they were saying flying cars would be commonplace by now. Give me a break.

I love how he says this design will be commonplace in 20yrs. 30 yrs ago they were saying flying cars would be commonplace by now. Give me a break.

i understand theft proof and all…but how is a finger print reader supposed to stop a guy from just… picking the bike up and putting it in his truck? Did you really think that one through, guy? That is, unless it weighs a ton and a half until you finger print it… otherwise your plan fails. sorry chum.

i understand theft proof and all…but how is a finger print reader supposed to stop a guy from just… picking the bike up and putting it in his truck? Did you really think that one through, guy? That is, unless it weighs a ton and a half until you finger print it… otherwise your plan fails. sorry chum.

i understand theft proof and all…but how is a finger print reader supposed to stop a guy from just… picking the bike up and putting it in his truck? Did you really think that one through, guy? That is, unless it weighs a ton and a half until you finger print it… otherwise your plan fails. sorry chum.

hope to see it in the road

hope to see it in the road

hope to see it in the road

hope to see it in the road

Yea, cool bike. Imagine how much it’ll cost though.
Fingerprint technology, self-inflatable.. I’d say it’s gonna be a pretty costly bike, unless, I dunno, you happen to have a shit load of money cause you’re an Olympian

Yea, cool bike. Imagine how much it’ll cost though.
Fingerprint technology, self-inflatable.. I’d say it’s gonna be a pretty costly bike, unless, I dunno, you happen to have a shit load of money cause you’re an Olympian

Yea, cool bike. Imagine how much it’ll cost though.
Fingerprint technology, self-inflatable.. I’d say it’s gonna be a pretty costly bike, unless, I dunno, you happen to have a shit load of money cause you’re an Olympian

i’ve seen these! i thought it was one of those ghost bike monuments. they’re going to become increasingly popular in the bay area in california i bet.

i’ve seen these! i thought it was one of those ghost bike monuments. they’re going to become increasingly popular in the bay area in california i bet.

i’ve seen these! i thought it was one of those ghost bike monuments. they’re going to become increasingly popular in the bay area in california i bet.

i’ve seen these! i thought it was one of those ghost bike monuments. they’re going to become increasingly popular in the bay area in california i bet.

Maybe there will be enough interest in biking when gas prices are $800 a gallon

Maybe there will be enough interest in biking when gas prices are $800 a gallon

Maybe there will be enough interest in biking when gas prices are $800 a gallon

soft ride anyone?

http://www.pedalmafia.com/Images/softride_l.jpg

soft ride anyone?

http://www.pedalmafia.com/Images/softride_l.jpg

soft ride anyone?

http://www.pedalmafia.com/Images/softride_l.jpg

soft ride anyone?

http://www.pedalmafia.com/Images/softride_l.jpg

it probs. wont work if you dont have that persons finga printtsssss…
just sayin

foolz

it probs. wont work if you dont have that persons finga printtsssss…
just sayin

foolz

it probs. wont work if you dont have that persons finga printtsssss…
just sayin

foolz

The render looks like a knock off of the Zipp and Softride beam bikes; not even an original design. I had expected something new. I am disappoint.

The render looks like a knock off of the Zipp and Softride beam bikes; not even an original design. I had expected something new. I am disappoint.

The render looks like a knock off of the Zipp and Softride beam bikes; not even an original design. I had expected something new. I am disappoint.

The render looks like a knock off of the Zipp and Softride beam bikes; not even an original design. I had expected something new. I am disappoint.

art, and practicallity have not met

I’m iffy about the wheels. I can’t see how there wouldn’t be a huge increase in friction. Spoked wheels, or regular bike wheels, spin from a small axle, less than half an inch wide. The frame would have to be loaded with bearings to allow that wheel to rotate around the frame.
Sand and water would add to the friction. If you’ve ever gotten water, dirt or sand in a skateboard wheel, you know the difference it makes in your speed. Multiply that tenfold.
Design-wise, not a bad render, or a terrible idea. and there are brakes by the fingerprinting machines.

I’m iffy about the wheels. I can’t see how there wouldn’t be a huge increase in friction. Spoked wheels, or regular bike wheels, spin from a small axle, less than half an inch wide. The frame would have to be loaded with bearings to allow that wheel to rotate around the frame.
Sand and water would add to the friction. If you’ve ever gotten water, dirt or sand in a skateboard wheel, you know the difference it makes in your speed. Multiply that tenfold.
Design-wise, not a bad render, or a terrible idea. and there are brakes by the fingerprinting machines.

I’m iffy about the wheels. I can’t see how there wouldn’t be a huge increase in friction. Spoked wheels, or regular bike wheels, spin from a small axle, less than half an inch wide. The frame would have to be loaded with bearings to allow that wheel to rotate around the frame.
Sand and water would add to the friction. If you’ve ever gotten water, dirt or sand in a skateboard wheel, you know the difference it makes in your speed. Multiply that tenfold.
Design-wise, not a bad render, or a terrible idea. and there are brakes by the fingerprinting machines.

If this bike came in all white I’d MARRY the son of a BITCH!

If this bike came in all white I’d MARRY the son of a BITCH!

If this bike came in all white I’d MARRY the son of a BITCH!

If this bike came in all white I’d MARRY the son of a BITCH!

Do you really need self inflation on puncture free tires? Seems like overkill to me.

Do you really need self inflation on puncture free tires? Seems like overkill to me.

Do you really need self inflation on puncture free tires? Seems like overkill to me.

I’m no physicist but the lack of seat stay must mean the joint between the top tube and down tube would have to be super strong to prevent it breaking under the rider’s weight. Surely, even with a full carbon monocoque construction, it would add massive amounts of weight and bulk to the bike’s sleek frame?

Anybody got any ideas how this could work?

I’m no physicist but the lack of seat stay must mean the joint between the top tube and down tube would have to be super strong to prevent it breaking under the rider’s weight. Surely, even with a full carbon monocoque construction, it would add massive amounts of weight and bulk to the bike’s sleek frame?

Anybody got any ideas how this could work?

I’m no physicist but the lack of seat stay must mean the joint between the top tube and down tube would have to be super strong to prevent it breaking under the rider’s weight. Surely, even with a full carbon monocoque construction, it would add massive amounts of weight and bulk to the bike’s sleek frame?

Anybody got any ideas how this could work?

I want one of these so bad. The fingertip thing is a nice touch, but I’d still use a chain to keep people from just picking it up.

I want one of these so bad. The fingertip thing is a nice touch, but I’d still use a chain to keep people from just picking it up.

I want one of these so bad. The fingertip thing is a nice touch, but I’d still use a chain to keep people from just picking it up.

Very sleek in design, cool concept, but I would not want to ride it i would just purchase to look at it.

Very sleek in design, cool concept, but I would not want to ride it i would just purchase to look at it.

Very sleek in design, cool concept, but I would not want to ride it i would just purchase to look at it.

this will look great with my huf & dqm gear.

this will look great with my huf & dqm gear.

this will look great with my huf & dqm gear.

Beutiful and useful creation. Could be solar powered so it’d get one more reason besides anti-theft to be called environmentally healthly ;). Would propably be way more expensive for the moment though…

Beutiful and useful creation. Could be solar powered so it’d get one more reason besides anti-theft to be called environmentally healthly ;). Would propably be way more expensive for the moment though…

Beutiful and useful creation. Could be solar powered so it’d get one more reason besides anti-theft to be called environmentally healthly ;). Would propably be way more expensive for the moment though…

no improvement for the comfort of your crotch.

no improvement for the comfort of your crotch.

no improvement for the comfort of your crotch.

Steal it, no problem. Though, riding might be a problem unless you lop off the owner’s fingers-yech!

What about a mountain version? ;o)

Steal it, no problem. Though, riding might be a problem unless you lop off the owner’s fingers-yech!

What about a mountain version? ;o)

Steal it, no problem. Though, riding might be a problem unless you lop off the owner’s fingers-yech!

What about a mountain version? ;o)

looks like it could be one amazing bike, but it could use some work.

looks like it could be one amazing bike, but it could use some work.

lol at the guy saying carbon fiber is brittle… Its super strong and super light, I think your thinking of fiber glass, which is brittle.

lol at the guy saying carbon fiber is brittle… Its super strong and super light, I think your thinking of fiber glass, which is brittle.

lol at the guy saying carbon fiber is brittle… Its super strong and super light, I think your thinking of fiber glass, which is brittle.

Amazing….Waiting to see one on road soon

Amazing….Waiting to see one on road soon

Amazing….Waiting to see one on road soon

Pum pah-pum: I’m preparing for in a few years when the first bikes are standing out in the streets. I’ll be needing a huge truck to carry these into my newly-opened second-hand bike store.

Pum pah-pum: I’m preparing for in a few years when the first bikes are standing out in the streets. I’ll be needing a huge truck to carry these into my newly-opened second-hand bike store.

Pum pah-pum: I’m preparing for in a few years when the first bikes are standing out in the streets. I’ll be needing a huge truck to carry these into my newly-opened second-hand bike store.

lame

lame

lame

I NEED/WANT one!!! Looks beautiful!!!!

I still prefer my old fashioned Trek

I still prefer my old fashioned Trek

NO BRAKES! its a fixie

NO BRAKES! its a fixie

NO BRAKES! its a fixie

i think the frame stands still, so just the rubber tires will spin. very weird design.

i think the frame stands still, so just the rubber tires will spin. very weird design.

it would break if i sat on that seat haha

this thing is aesthetically pleasing, but there is lots of room for improvement.
for example, what’s up with the huge space where the spokes usually are? can’t that space be utilised? perhaps add in a basket or something…

this thing is aesthetically pleasing, but there is lots of room for improvement.
for example, what’s up with the huge space where the spokes usually are? can’t that space be utilised? perhaps add in a basket or something…

You wouldn’t be able to lend it to a friend.

You wouldn’t be able to lend it to a friend.

anyone consider that the photo is just a concept, and not what the actual bike will look like?
I’m sure things like durability and brakes have been considered, or will be before its released to the public…
yeesh.

anyone consider that the photo is just a concept, and not what the actual bike will look like?
I’m sure things like durability and brakes have been considered, or will be before its released to the public…
yeesh.

anyone consider that the photo is just a concept, and not what the actual bike will look like?
I’m sure things like durability and brakes have been considered, or will be before its released to the public…
yeesh.

yeah that design is nothing new though

yeah that design is nothing new though

All that fancy high-tech shit and it doesn’t even have a kick stand. Poor move.

All that fancy high-tech shit and it doesn’t even have a kick stand. Poor move.

All that fancy high-tech shit and it doesn’t even have a kick stand. Poor move.

Do people read? Its theft proof cause you need the owners fingerprint to unlock it

Do people read? Its theft proof cause you need the owners fingerprint to unlock it

sign me up!

sign me up!

sign me up!

yea seriously since its carbon fiber it should be light….just pick it up walk away with it and the jerk who spent 4 trillion dollars for it just got his 4 trillion dollar bike jacked!

yea seriously since its carbon fiber it should be light….just pick it up walk away with it and the jerk who spent 4 trillion dollars for it just got his 4 trillion dollar bike jacked!

yea seriously since its carbon fiber it should be light….just pick it up walk away with it and the jerk who spent 4 trillion dollars for it just got his 4 trillion dollar bike jacked!

oh ‘thedude’ i can easily fix that problem…just super glue them to the side….HELL YEA!
hahahah

oh ‘thedude’ i can easily fix that problem…just super glue them to the side….HELL YEA!
hahahah

oh ‘thedude’ i can easily fix that problem…just super glue them to the side….HELL YEA!
hahahah

WTF is wrong wit the bikes we got now??

WTF is wrong wit the bikes we got now??

WTF is wrong wit the bikes we got now??

if i saw that thing anywhere, i would definitely steal it. mainly because it claims to be theft proof. secondly because it looks cool.

if i saw that thing anywhere, i would definitely steal it. mainly because it claims to be theft proof. secondly because it looks cool.

if i saw that thing anywhere, i would definitely steal it. mainly because it claims to be theft proof. secondly because it looks cool.

only problem is he shouldve better implemented or integrated a chain system.
for dumb fucks here i drew you a diagram

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1912/learntointelligent.png

Obviously, people don’t understand the concept of a CONCEPT.

Best first reply ever.

Best first reply ever.

Best first reply ever.

Wow its like a Tron Light cycle or something, Glad we have 20 years, It’ll take me that long to save up for one!

Wow its like a Tron Light cycle or something, Glad we have 20 years, It’ll take me that long to save up for one!

Wow its like a Tron Light cycle or something, Glad we have 20 years, It’ll take me that long to save up for one!

This is amazing!

This is amazing!

This is amazing!

What a wonderufl bike I would like to get one

What a wonderufl bike I would like to get one

What a wonderufl bike I would like to get one

Haha i know right? I could sling this thing over my shoulders and run like hell with it. Then sell it on eBay!

Haha i know right? I could sling this thing over my shoulders and run like hell with it. Then sell it on eBay!

Haha i know right? I could sling this thing over my shoulders and run like hell with it. Then sell it on eBay!

This design is very common… I rode one very similar to this.

They have accessories for bikes like these. Like water guards…

Theft proof, not idiot proof, only a retard would steal a bike he cant ride…

The bike turns just like any other bike, it has a neck with a pivot spot…

It has brakes, you can see the levers in the handle grips…

Whatever dumb ass said carbon fiber is brittle is like I said, a dumb ass. First off, what do they make multi million dollar aircraft out of? Carbon fiber… Who works with composites on a daily basis ? ME… What do they support carbon with with? OTHER COMPOSITES and a GEL COAT! Say it with me GEL COAT… gooood

The other composites and gel coat act as support and protection.

The bike has a gear box…. You just cant see it because it is hidden like everything else…

The only draw back to a composite bike, is if you crash and damage the composite, it essentially compromises the integrity of the entire bike…

This design is very common… I rode one very similar to this.

They have accessories for bikes like these. Like water guards…

Theft proof, not idiot proof, only a retard would steal a bike he cant ride…

The bike turns just like any other bike, it has a neck with a pivot spot…

It has brakes, you can see the levers in the handle grips…

Whatever dumb ass said carbon fiber is brittle is like I said, a dumb ass. First off, what do they make multi million dollar aircraft out of? Carbon fiber… Who works with composites on a daily basis ? ME… What do they support carbon with with? OTHER COMPOSITES and a GEL COAT! Say it with me GEL COAT… gooood

The other composites and gel coat act as support and protection.

The bike has a gear box…. You just cant see it because it is hidden like everything else…

The only draw back to a composite bike, is if you crash and damage the composite, it essentially compromises the integrity of the entire bike…

This design is very common… I rode one very similar to this.

They have accessories for bikes like these. Like water guards…

Theft proof, not idiot proof, only a retard would steal a bike he cant ride…

The bike turns just like any other bike, it has a neck with a pivot spot…

It has brakes, you can see the levers in the handle grips…

Whatever dumb ass said carbon fiber is brittle is like I said, a dumb ass. First off, what do they make multi million dollar aircraft out of? Carbon fiber… Who works with composites on a daily basis ? ME… What do they support carbon with with? OTHER COMPOSITES and a GEL COAT! Say it with me GEL COAT… gooood

The other composites and gel coat act as support and protection.

The bike has a gear box…. You just cant see it because it is hidden like everything else…

The only draw back to a composite bike, is if you crash and damage the composite, it essentially compromises the integrity of the entire bike…

brakes are there, look at the handlebars.

Beautiful piece of design, how about a full-suspension version:)

I could steal it.

how does it turn ? nd u just gottah walk awat with it to steal it =/

how does it turn ? nd u just gottah walk awat with it to steal it =/

how does it turn ? nd u just gottah walk awat with it to steal it =/

they forgot to tell you that it scans your ass so all you have to do is clench your butt cheeks together when you want to break. fart to turn 90 degrees.

they forgot to tell you that it scans your ass so all you have to do is clench your butt cheeks together when you want to break. fart to turn 90 degrees.

they forgot to tell you that it scans your ass so all you have to do is clench your butt cheeks together when you want to break. fart to turn 90 degrees.

WOW! How does it even work??

WOW! How does it even work??

WOW! How does it even work??

what if i want to put some pegs so my little sister can ride with me? what am i gonna do now?

what if i want to put some pegs so my little sister can ride with me? what am i gonna do now?

what if i want to put some pegs so my little sister can ride with me? what am i gonna do now?

No place to put pegs for gnar grindage. Pass.

No place to put pegs for gnar grindage. Pass.

No place to put pegs for gnar grindage. Pass.

Fantastic – I want one!!!! ;)

Looks cool.
Several problems though, not modular, that makes repairs upgrades and customisations difficult and expensive, it also has no protection against water and mud being thrown from the wheels to the driver.

Looks cool.
Several problems though, not modular, that makes repairs upgrades and customisations difficult and expensive, it also has no protection against water and mud being thrown from the wheels to the driver.

Fantastic – I want one!!!! ;)

Fantastic – I want one!!!! ;)

Fantastic – I want one!!!! ;)

I might buy it anyway.

I might buy it anyway.

One nasty pothole and you’d be sitting on the back wheel. Carbon fiber is very brittle.

One nasty pothole and you’d be sitting on the back wheel. Carbon fiber is very brittle.

One nasty pothole and you’d be sitting on the back wheel. Carbon fiber is very brittle.

Theft proof? All you have to do is pick it up…

Theft proof? All you have to do is pick it up…

Theft proof? All you have to do is pick it up…

sick piece of design!

sick piece of design!

sick piece of design!

ha…invisible drop outs…looks like it’d be a single speed. I’d like to see a track bike like this.

ha…invisible drop outs…looks like it’d be a single speed. I’d like to see a track bike like this.

ha…invisible drop outs…looks like it’d be a single speed. I’d like to see a track bike like this.

I don’t see any obvious braking system. Possibly a fatal flaw…

I don’t see any obvious braking system. Possibly a fatal flaw…

it would be 15000$ +

it would be 15000$ +

it would be 15000$ +

Its like TRON come to life

Its like TRON come to life

Its like TRON come to life

TRON!

TRON!

So like, How is it powered and how do the wheels turn around? and like just how the fuck!!! :0

So like, How is it powered and how do the wheels turn around? and like just how the fuck!!! :0

oh word.

is it a fixie? LOL. The real question is, will a wall of light be created as one moves forward and can it do 90 degree turns?

Damn, this is beautiful

Damn, this is beautiful

Invisible drop-outs? Can you convert this!?!? (:

Invisible drop-outs? Can you convert this!?!? (: