OSSBY Foldable E-bike Biocomposite Made | 2024

Location: Madrid, Spain
Designers: Diego Quiroga Pérez, Jaume Boniquet, Pere Serrat, and Daniel Raso, anima design, S.L., Barcelona, Spain
Manufacturer: Karikrea (Ossby Bycicles), Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain
Photographers: anima design

An electric bicycle featuring a frame and additional components crafted from a novel biocomposite made of vegetable oil and recycled wind turbine blade fibers.

The key innovation lies in its ability to fold effortlessly with a single motion, activated by pressing the brake and pulling backwards. The folding mechanism is gravity-assisted, with the rider’s weight ensuring the bike remains unfolded. Its compact size and technologically advanced design make it an ideal choice for urban commuting. This bicycle facilitates seamless integration with public transport, allowing for easy access to and from subways, buses, or trams.

Style-wise, the bicycle aims to resemble a high-tech gadget more than a traditional mobility vehicle, positioning itself as a fashionable, urban lifestyle accessory for those who seek sustainable transport options without compromising on style.

It integrates all its elements, such as batteries, wires, and controllers, as discreetly as possible, achieving a minimalistic design that is easy to clean and aesthetically pleasing.