29ers are dead. Long live 39 inches.
Patrick Ng has already caused a viral storm with the clip "Ridicolous Bikes - Roost Carbon" (see below). Now comes his latest prank:
According to the Singapore-based graphic designer, the XC bike of the future rolls on 39-inch wheels. The "Ridicolous XC Bike - Interpolate" features a clever rearward displacement of the handlebars to prevent the giant wheel from colliding with the rider's feet when turning. The redirection of the steering impulse to the front wheel via a chain presents itself as well thought-out with an integrated chain tensioner and, according to the inventor, is patent pending.
Patrick Ng's study is not that far removed from reality. At the 2014 test ride in Lenzerheide, Wheeler had a bike with 36-inch wheels in his luggage. Wheeler's project bike with 36-inch tires rides up and down stairs and is surprisingly agile when it comes to handling.
Wheeler's project bike with 36-inch tires rides up and down stairs and is surprisingly agile when it comes to handling.
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