Copenhagen firm Biomega is launching a light-weight electric bicycle by KiBiSi, the Danish design supergroup co-founded by architect Bjarke Ingels (+ slideshow).

OKO by KiBiSi for Biomega

Made for city cyclists who want to use bikes for their commute but arrive at their destinations sweat-free of charge, the OKO involves an electric-aid motor to give further pedal power for riding uphill and covering longer distances. The 2500-Watt motor can travel up to 25 miles (forty kilometres) between fees.

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The bike attributes a light-weight carbon frame with integrated fenders, an aluminum handlebar and stem, and weighs about 40 lbs (18 kilograms), which is uncommonly light for an electrical bike.

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The electrical electrical power financial institution is located in the center cross bar to distribute its fat evenly and make riding OKO come to feel more like travelling on a typical bike.

The design also functions integrated front and rear mudguards. It is obtainable in three sizes, in both eight or eleven gear speeds.

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KiBiSi was set up by architect Bjarke Ingels, industrial designer Lars Larsen and layout entrepreneur and Biomega founder Jens Martin Skibsted.


Associated story: Biomega launches KiBiSi-created NYC city bike


The design and style group sees the OKO as an extension of its NYC bike as properly as Biomega’s SYD bike by Marc Newson.

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“This is by far the most ambitious urban mobility project Biomega has undertaken to-date, eclipsing even the original Marc Newson bicycle,” stated Skibsted. “This is actually an expression of Biomega’s ethos, the place cutting-edge commuter technological innovation meets high degree design and style.”

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“I hope savvy commuters will indulge and travel even additional each and every day with a sense of tranquility and comfort,” he extra.

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Biomega’s items are targeted at urban cyclists and its range consists of bikes by Ross Lovegrove, Puma and other people. In 2014, the brand worked with KiBiSi to introduce a cargo bike with a trough for carrying items.

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KiBiSi has also designed watches, pendent lamps, an office chair, stone candleholders, bicycle lights and numerous other items.


Associated story: KiBiSi launches cargo bike for urban commuters

KiBiSi launches cargo bike&ltbr /&gt for urban commuters

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