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Bicycles without chains

If something has disturbed the bike market lately, they are bicklets without chains.

The advances related to the bicycle are usually very attractive because since its invention no great alternative has been seen to the way it works. New materials have appeared, numerous innovations have also been introduced in the variators, and the comfort of the components has also been gained, but the fundamentals of the bicycle have not changed.

Is it possible to develop a new bike model without losing simplicity, functionality and the fundamentals of style?

The consequence of this previous question is Bicymple, the latest innovation that can bring about a change in the concept of bickleta: the new chain to chain transport.

The geometry of this bike is unique, and seeing it will remind you of a unicycle one. The monocycle, yes, but with the wheel on the front, joined by a small quadrant. The basic model of the bicycle does not have a variator system or too many accessories. It has an innovative structure at its base that will offer an extravagant experience to the rider on the bike, because it is not designed to add efficiency to traction. It has been designed for fun.

Since it does not have a variator, if compared to others, the bike is very slow. But with such a minimalist closure, having a special system of wheel axles, no chains, and being very light and completely different aesthetically, this bike becomes a spectacle.

The fact that the rear and front wheels are not on the same line causes the curious use of this chain-less bicycle, which remains obvious when taking tight curves or overcoming obstacles. The danger is there. In fact, since the pedals are on the rear wheel on this bicycle, the center of gravity changes location. And this can lead to balance problems.

Josh Bechtl is the inventor of the new bicclet and has announced three Bicymple models. The simplest one will have the two wheels aligned and will carry the braking system in front. it will sell for $600. In another version the two wheels will not slide on the same axis and will have the braking system on both wheels. it can be purchased for $825. The last one will be the most expensive because it will be around 2,000 euros. In addition to everything the other two have, you will be equipped with a two-speed changer.

Bicymple is not the first bike without chains, it has precedents. The first chain-less bike of the new times, pioneer in alternative traction systems, was the String Bike. On this bike, the chain filled with grease was replaced by steel cables and a power generation disc.

To the innovative String Bike, the Footloose bike took over. In addition to being chain-free, it is foldable zeb. In this way it could be stored or transported more easily.

Bicymple has now come to the market by force. It will certainly not be the last invention, because the world of the bicycle is recreated every day.