new folding bike - without a chain&two wheel drive

[izzy]

Hello,
I would like to show you the prototype of a new kind of folding bike. This vehicle it is much easier and faster to fold than all other folding bikes - all you need to do is to grab the frame and the whole bike folds in half (without any tools). It can be folded in a split-second.

If you want to see how it works check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqgQlM2inaI

The author of this bike is my father. I try to support him and promote his idea – for example i submitted him to this comptetition:
http://velo-city2013.com/?page_id=2337&project_id=205

The main prize is possibility to present prototype of his bike during the conference Velo- City 2013.
If you like his project, please vote for it. Thanks!

 

[TheDoctor]

But...but...direct drive? On a standard size wheel?
That gives it a top speed of maybe 7 mph.
I'd sooner spend 30 seconds unfolding my Brommie and riding that at 14 mph.
It looks like fun to ride though. Like a more laid-back wobblebike.

 

[currystomper]

Interesting - another front wheel drive bike - I assume it has a hub gear in the front of the bike.
( I have a Cruzbike recumbent)
Do you mind if I link this to the Cruzbike forums??
CS

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Could be a hit with commuters. But the luggage issues that commuters need, needs to be addressed. Gearing could a schlumpf style 2 speed be used? If so then that extends its range out of the city.