electric and bio, MONoPOLE no O1 bike integrates modular frame for cargo transport

MONoPOLE No O1: modular bike designed for urban mobility

The MONoPOLE No O1 is a modular cargo bike designed for urban mobility, combining agility with load-carrying capacity. Its adaptable structure allows for versatile use, accommodating both everyday commuting and cargo transport. The MONoPOLE No O1 integrates a lightweight frame with a balanced geometry, ensuring stability and maneuverability in urban environments. Its modular design supports various configurations, allowing users to customize the bike according to their transport needs. The frame’s structure maintains a compact form while maximizing cargo space, offering a practical solution for urban transportation.

The bike is available in both electric and non-electric models. The electric version incorporates an integrated e-bike system for assisted riding, featuring low-maintenance, high-quality components such as the Gates® Carbon Drive™ and MONoPOLE’s proprietary belt steering. The Pinion® C1.6 gearbox provides efficient shifting, ensuring a smooth and consistent ride. The standard version retains the same structural design while operating without electric assistance.

all images by Jonas Weibel

MONoPOLE No O1 bike is crafted for both function and aesthetics

Designed in Switzerland and manufactured in France, the MONoPOLE No O1 is constructed from aerospace-grade steel to enhance durability. The hand-welded frame, produced in the French Pyrenees, reflects a high standard of craftsmanship. The bike’s frame design, recognized with the Monocle Design Award 2023 for Best Two-Wheeler, emphasizes both functionality and visual identity.

The MONoPOLE project originated from FREITAG, a Swiss brand known for repurposed materials. The initial concept was developed in 2018 as a compact, functional bicycle prototype, later refined within FREITAG’s innovation incubator. In 2021, Nicola Stäubli and Daniel Freitag established Toolbike AG under a Steward Ownership model, ensuring that company decisions remain mission-driven and independent from external profit-oriented influences.

the Shopper Rack can accommodate up to two grocery bags, with a robust 30kg load capacity

MONoPOLE No O1 is designed in Switzerland and handcrafted in France

the Toolbike features MONoPOLE’s proprietary belt steering via a toothed belt by Gates®

the Platform Rack fits a Eurobox or other oversized objects

MONoPOLE No O1 electric with integrated e-bike system, charges via the included cable

the bike design is agile, compact, and built for versatility

a modular cargo bike designed for urban mobility

integrated e-bike system for effortless riding

a bike crafted for both function and aesthetics

compact design, maximum utility

Nicola Stäubli and Daniel Freitag, Co-Founders of Toolbike AG, with the MONoPOLE No O1 frame prototype

project info:

name: Toolbike / MONoPOLE No O1
designer: MONoPOLE | @monopole.cc

lead designers: Nicola Stäubli and Daniel Freitag, Co-Founders at Toolbike AG

photographer: Jonas Weibel | @jonasweibel

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom