You already know about bicycles and tricycles, so how about the curiously named Bricycle? We're thinking its designer, only known to us as Brian (he wasn't available for comment in time for this post), is naming his creation after himself: a Bri-Cycle. Whatever the case may be, he's designed a clever electric trike out of plywood, epoxy and fiberglass cloth with fully working steering, brakes and suspension.
Its purpose? To allow those of us who hop in the car alone — to go to work, a movie, the store and so on — to do so in a way that is easy on the environment and saves our gas money, to boot. You could just hop on your bike or a scooter, of course, but the Bricycle offers more-comfortable seating.
Brian's single-seater Bricycle is still just a prototype, but one that's nearing completion. It's got a 48-volt motor at the front of the vehicle and 21 different speeds, just like a bike.
Bricycle, via The Design Blog
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By officewife at 11:23 AM ON 07/31/08
Kewl, hope they come in purple and red, perhaps with a trunk for small shopping trips? Cannot wait to see what it will look like up close. I bicycle almost everywhere. Awesome idea.
By Mixtr at 12:01 PM ON 07/31/08
Every time I see another ugly vehicle like this I always ask: Were do I put my groceries?
By Darth Omen at 5:40 PM ON 07/31/08
This is a great design whose function makes perfect sense for the single commuters. Great for the environment to boot!
By Ted at 12:23 PM ON 08/01/08
I think that the day may have to come when ingenuity is not measured by grocery storage.