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5 Weird-Yet-Practical Bike Constructions

By Angie Ng

If the term “unusual bike” brings to mind a strangely painted bicycle with funny lights, think again. Some people are inventing bikes that may get strange looks now, but perhaps some day, these bikes could become mainstream.  There are lots of crazy contraptions out there, but here is a list of five crazy non-electric bikes that offer practical advantages – keep an eye out for these in your neighbourhood!

 Grasshopper fx

Perhaps we’ve all spotted cool bicycles you can ride while comfortably “lying down”, namely recumbent bikes, but this awesome model can also fold into a portable bundle.

Perhaps we’ve all spotted cool bicycles you can ride while comfortably “lying down”, namely recumbent bikes, but this awesome model can also fold into a portable bundle.

Ville

This is an award-winning bicycle, which also folds up, but not just for easy storage – it becomes a shopping cart!

 

This is an award-winning bicycle, which also folds up, but not just for easy storage – it becomes a shopping cart!  Perfect for stopping by the grocery store before a picnic.

ElliptiGO

This bike is for the fitness freak in you - it will allow you to combine your morning  workout on your ellipictal machine with your commute.

This bike is for the fitness freak in you – it will allow you to combine your morning workout on your ellipictal machine with your commute.

ThisWay

Some people are inventing bikes that may get strange looks now, but perhaps some day, these bikes could become mainstream.

This crazy bike offers weather protection in the form of a roof, making it more attractive than traditional bicycles to those accustomed to commuting by car.

Kwiggle

Now that people are talking about how sitting down is bad for one’s health, and some are even buying stand-up workstations, here is a bicycle that will almost let you stand-up while biking.

Now that people are talking about how sitting down is bad for one’s health, and some are even buying stand-up workstations, here is a bicycle that will almost let you stand-up while biking.  When folded up, it is even small enough to fit into a bag and be considered hand luggage.