Chainless INgSOC hybrid bike is out of this world

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Allegedly the bike was designed by Edward Kim and Benny Cemoli, but we’re not entirely convinced. The INgSOC’s frame is constructed from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (also widely accepted to be of extraterrestrial origin).

A battery powers the motor as well as a headlight and rear tail lights, plus an iPhone charging dock for, you know, phoning home. What do you think of the INgSOC? Check out the sharp details on this bike in the gallery below.

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27 thoughts on “Chainless INgSOC hybrid bike is out of this world”

Anonymous March 10, 2016 at 8:37 pm

How ironic. People are so gullible to think this "bike" is in production. Just the type of gullibility of a prole who believes Ingsoc has their best interests at heart.

Anonymous November 21, 2015 at 9:52 am

When can i have one?

Anonymous November 18, 2015 at 3:33 pm

This is an electric bicycle concept of 2011 and nothing else. As a piece of art it is something to behold. As a bicycle it fails. There are also a lot of bits and pieces that don’t seem to have any fathomable purpose. INgSOC rendering to the prototyping stage with the help of Steven Mora from Digital Fabrications Laboratory at the University of New Mexico never took shape. What is see is a 3D digital image.

Anonymous October 29, 2015 at 12:06 am

it will be amazing in cities with big slopes.

Anonymous October 28, 2015 at 4:40 pm

Wow, the shape of things to come are just fantastic, Can't wait!

Anonymous August 24, 2015 at 8:18 pm

INGSOC like in the novel 1984, George Orwell?

Anonymous January 13, 2015 at 8:39 am

I like it. What is it priced at?

hoda hakim April 29, 2014 at 4:30 am

Is it on the market ,available to buy and price

Alexander Lameran April 28, 2014 at 8:41 pm

Quiero una!!

Redfox007 February 4, 2014 at 4:44 pm

What kind of "Wear" does this bike do on the parts which are rubbing, i.e. Friction drive for Charging/running, etc?

Col Dee January 24, 2014 at 2:27 pm

It looks awesome, but what's the point? What problem does this design solve? What does this design do better than the traditional design?

Anonymous January 24, 2014 at 4:47 am

Too coool! But how ergonomic is it, for actual riding? How far will it go per charge?

Anonymous June 25, 2013 at 4:35 am

it's a mind blowing bike, i want 2, how much is it and how do i pay for it... i want it for my son's birthday.

Fietsertje January 2, 2012 at 9:19 am

Hubless wheels mean it is not a working prototype. Nothing to see here folks, only a guy with some graphic skills and no understanding of physics.

velocodger August 21, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Will it be made in China like an Iphone?

Bernard Bouygues August 21, 2011 at 8:01 am

I think it is great but I am amazed at all the negative comments. Instead of being positive some people are just venting their frustration and inability of doing something or creating something. Instead of hammering people who are creative and who reach a result, do something on your own, put it on the web and then we are talking. have a cool day

lamski August 16, 2011 at 5:23 am

Beautiful but ineffective: http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/05/bike-powered-electricity-generators.html "You have to pedal 2 to 3 times as hard or as long if you choose to power a device via electricity compared to powering the same device mechanically"

jmr9425 August 10, 2011 at 5:07 pm

The best improvement to the design would be a gyro sensor that would automatically kick the bike into battery recharge mode when going downhill.. Otherwise it loooks awesome.

RetroGrouch August 4, 2011 at 10:16 am

This concept's been around for years. I prototyped a hubless full suspension back in 2004. The engineering development costs for the drive and rim race are intimidating. I'm still waiting for a ridable model.

torrya July 30, 2011 at 3:35 pm

Hybrid Bike is great designed toy need to be simplify and practical in order to sell.

GreenGene July 28, 2011 at 11:44 pm

Does it have a kickstand and a basket

futaba911 July 25, 2011 at 10:26 am

Fun to look at! I'd really like to see how you change a flat...Still not sure its a good idea to watch TV while riding your space bike.

non-anonymous July 25, 2011 at 1:31 am

This is a fantastic concept. However, upon looking at the details of the pictures, this is only an expertly crafted CGI (I can tell by the designs plus the iPhone was the real bait that got me noticing). Nonetheless, I would love to see the physical concept model in action.