Swedish Minimalistic Bicycle 'Spiran'. Whatay Beauty!

Ambarish Ganesh

Ambarish Ganesh

@ambarish-PQyoXg Oct 22, 2024
Sweden-based agency People People has designed a stylishly minimalistic bicycle 'Spiran' that carries the nostalgia of old messenger bikes. Built on the popular <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronan_%28bicycle%29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kronan %28Bicycle%29</a>model, the bicycle features a lightweight frame on slim racing tires that's added to offer maximum speed and agility.

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An integrated bike lock in the front basket folds out to keep the bike safe around a fence or a post, thus refuting the need for the conventional bike lock. The chain gets replaced by a carbon fiber belt that needs no maintenance or lubrication (that's like eliminating a serious headache for bike-riders!). Also, the carbon fiber ensures reduced noise, thereby offering a quieter ride.

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  • Ramani Aswath

    Ramani Aswath

    @ramani-VR4O43 Oct 31, 2013

    Lovely looking. What would happen in the slushy roads of Bangalore?
  • Ankita Katdare

    Ankita Katdare

    @abrakadabra Oct 31, 2013

    Cool ride and even cooler idea for keeping it safe. Looks like they stripped it to the extremes so that only the utter basics are left.
    All hail minimal! 😀
  • lal

    lal

    @lal-R60Xjx Nov 1, 2013

    A.V.Ramani
    Lovely looking. What would happen in the slushy roads of Bangalore?
    Simply replacing the existing thinner tyres with a thicker one would do it. Wouldn't it? The belt should prove to be advantageous I guess. No more mud or sand in the greasy chain. Easy maintanence and cleaning achieved there.

    I would like to have the basket removed though. Would like my handle bars feel not heavy by any means. No rider would like his handles feel not free, no matter what.
  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Kaustubh Katdare

    @thebigk Nov 10, 2013

    Don't tell me Jonathan Ive designed it. 😛
  • ISHAN TOPRE

    ISHAN TOPRE

    @ishan-nohePN Nov 14, 2013

    I am glad, they have left two wheels (with tyres), pedals, and what ever little we can see 😛
    Just counting the number of spokes. Have they removed some of them too?😉
  • lovebox

    lovebox

    @lovebox-ZyXFqj Nov 27, 2013

    Hmm... this is a nice design. The innovative locking concept and the carbon fibre belt they have incorporated are really impressive.
  • Anoop Kumar

    Anoop Kumar

    @anoop-kumar-GDGRCn Nov 27, 2013

    Praising this design 😲.
    Look like you guys never visited village in India to see cycle of grandfather days. They are still working and you will be lucky if you can find mudguard and paddles 😁, their seat is also minimalist😛.
  • Abhishek Rawal

    Abhishek Rawal

    @abhishek-fg9tRh Dec 6, 2013

    whatabicycle
    and how is this bicycle ? Good exercise, isn't it ? 😉
  • Ambarish Ganesh

    Ambarish Ganesh

    @ambarish-PQyoXg Dec 6, 2013

    Abhishek Rawal
    whatabicycle
    and how is this bicycle ? Good exercise, isn't it ? 😉
    Whoa!
  • lovebox

    lovebox

    @lovebox-ZyXFqj Dec 6, 2013

    Abhishek Rawal
    whatabicycle
    and how is this bicycle ? Good exercise, isn't it ? 😉
    Wow! This is similar to rowing. It gives a thorough workout - the legs, the shoulders, the arms and the abdomen.
    Cool one bro. 😎
  • Abhishek Rawal

    Abhishek Rawal

    @abhishek-fg9tRh Dec 6, 2013

    It is tough to balance though. You'll need to apply equal force on both arms else you'll fall, which is quite physically tough & requires practice.
  • Vikram S Bargah

    Vikram S Bargah

    @vikram-s-EgXevn Dec 13, 2013

    Abhishek Rawal
    whatabicycle
    and how is this bicycle ? Good exercise, isn't it ? 😉

    Gud One! But Tough . How to apply brake?? Cant see any brake paddles
  • Sarathkumar Chandrasekaran

    Sarathkumar Chandrasekaran

    @sarathkumar-FEGRPw Dec 14, 2013

    Abhishek Rawal
    whatabicycle
    and how is this bicycle ? Good exercise, isn't it ? 😉
    We want to pedal it against gravity and it would be a pain for long ride.
    I would go for normal design and pumping blood to knees and thigh would be difficult heart .
    Correct me if i am wrong .