Monash University industrial design student Alexander Vittouris in Melbourne, Australia designed this three wheeled recumbent "Naturally Derived Personal Mobility Vehicle" using a bamboo fiber and resin composite, something like the bamboo composite that mad scientist Brano Meres showed off in 2008.
In his design contest submission, Vittouris writes:
The philosophy of urban personal mobility as well as recreational transportation fits well with the configuration of a recumbent tricycle. The reclined position places the rider in a comfortable situation whilst the inherent nature of the design offers stability. The BamTrike also offers generous side storage pockets for carrying goods, which eliminates the need of wearing a cumbersome backpack.
See the full description @ Australian Design Award - James Dyson Award student entries: "BamTrike - Naturally derived personal mobility." Via Yanko Design: Bam Trike Personal Mobility Device and props to Wes.
3 comments:
That is a very cool trike. I passed it on. Thanks.
A triumph of design over form? How would you wear a backpack, cumbersome or otherwise, on a recumbent trike anyway?
Dexey - That particular design has areas for storage already built into it. You'd throw your backpack into one of those pockets.
On a traditional trike, I've used messenger bags and slung them to the side after cinching up the shoulder strap. Or you can go with a portable pannier solution.
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