You may not know the name, but Teague are the ones responsible for designing the original XBox, among other things. Now they have taken their artistry to personal transportation, and so they present us with Pulse.
The bike features a fixed gear drivetrain along with handlebar activated turn signals. But these features pale in comparison to the striking visual presentation the bike offers. Saying that the bike glows with a blue shade is a definite understatement. but perhaps Teague can best explain it:
150 years of continuous/passionate refinement have
resulted in bicycle components that are both ultra efficient and ultra
reliable. And yet this passionate perfection hides in plain sight. The
power of design is its ability to create (animal) magnetism around
compelling ideas in relevant context. Dana Krieger, Industrial designer
at Teague presents a tribute to the triangle. A reinterpretation of an
icon, which unifies individual components into a coherent statement in
tune with contemporary needs (and attitudes). Equal parts gym
membership, fashion statement and Kyoto pact contributor–Pulse is a
transportation solution in synch with the needs of today's urban
denizen.
Quite a mission statement for a bicycle, but you do have to admit that this is a very unique bicycle. Trouble is, I do not know if you are supposed to display it or ride it. Better yet, maybe you can display it as you ride it.
