Cardboard Bike Can Change the World
By bendygno
@bendygno (81)
Palembang, Indonesia
October 19, 2012 4:27am CST
today I just read an article on yahoo about the latest discovery will bike, inventor Israel said, "a bicycle made ??entirely of cardboard bertransportasi potentially changing habits ranging from the most congested cities to the poorest in Africa".
Izhar Gafni (50) is an expert in the design of automated products that are mass produced. He is an amateur bicycle enthusiasts who for years played with an idea to make a bike out of cardboard.
"Bikes can be sold for U.S. $ 20 (equivalent to Rp191 thousand), because retailers should benefit. We think the bike should not be worth more than that. We will be making money from advertising, "he added.
never occurred to me, the bike will be made of cardboard, and now it's a reality. bike that only weighs 9 pounds it is lighter than the current bike, which is 5 pounds lighter.
which made ??me curious about the bike, and will wait for the mass production of my country. and I'll try to buy one for me.
as it says, Izhar Gafni, perhaps future carton will be used to make cars and planes, but would be very long that happens,
whether the carton could be material to making cars and planes? haha lol, maybe I will not deny it, that the carton can be materials to make cars and planes.
you seem to be cycling lovers should try it. : D
and it would be nice ..
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7 responses
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
19 Oct 12
Hi I saw the the info. on the bike I like it
i post that article on my face book page
this can help a lot of people who are low income
and even people who just want to save money on gas
I'm wondeing it there going to have stock on this bike
company ? ok have good day.
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@Troublegum (641)
• United States
20 Oct 12
inexpensive used bikes can be had here for. $30. And people still won't use them as transportation. Even the people who can't afford cars will ride their bikes only long enough to save up for a car.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
21 Oct 12
Most bicycles sold in the US and Canada have actually seen very little usage. People not using bicycles for transportation is more a cultural thing than anything else. Most people see it as recreation or exercise but not transportation. Used bicycles are often an excellent value.
@Kashidanga1971 (1354)
• Bangladesh
20 Oct 12
Izhar Gafni may be chosen carboard that a is paperboard made of wood and recycled paper and that is lightweight, strong, cheap and environment friendly.
@Troublegum (641)
• United States
19 Oct 12
Yes I saw this as well, very cool, I will be interested to see how long term durability it. If you look at inexpensive bikes currently in production they start falling apart and breaking down very quickly. If this bike has similar issues the environmental savings from using eco materials will be lost by the volume needed to replace the standard materials.
@anklesmash (1412)
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19 Oct 12
That bike sounds quite cool I also thing that it looks quite cool as well.I think the bike has the potential to have a very big and positive impact on the world.I think it could really help to get children active,especially in western nations like the US and the UK where Childhood obesity is a big problem. If that bike was mass produced it would be really is to provide every child with one.Also at that price they could be used as an alternative to hire bikes as it wouldn't matter that much if the user didn't take the bike back as the deposit and cost to hire could equal the value of the bike without it being prohibitively expensive.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
20 Oct 12
I think that would be a great idea if it were feasible. I mean, a huge amount of money can be saved from using it and also if it were that affordable, a lot of people might just buy such product so that they could save up on gas, right?
I just hope that of that kind of bike would be in the market soon, it would be usable for a number of years.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
20 Oct 12
I read up on this bike from every source I could find. Part of me is impressed while another part of me is highly skeptical. The designer says he soaked parts for months in water to verify they could handle the elements. I debate whether soaking them in water really is a sufficient test. Will it remain impermeable once it has gotten scratched and dinged up a bit. He would have worried about the environmental soundness of the binders that make everything waterproof and durable. The inventor claims he has that covered.
I do have some problems with the design from what I can see. It looks to me like it is not very adjustable for different size people. The other thing I don't like is that is looks like it would handle and ride like a three-legged pig.
There are other inexpensive materials that I believe would make a better frame. Bamboo is already used to make regular diamond frame bicycles. They are completely viable and durable.
I'd be interested in seeing how far this projects goes and how long these bikes last.
@Kashidanga1971 (1354)
• Bangladesh
20 Oct 12
Izhar Gafni may be chosen carboard that a is paperboard made of wood and recycled paper and that is lightweight, strong, cheap and environment friendly.