olli erkkila: forkless bicycle

image: olli erkkila

norweigan bicycle designer olli erkkila likes to push the limits of bike design, as proven by this design that has no front fork. the all white forkless bike is erkkila’s second forkless design and one of his many odd creations. the design uses a modified frame that is steered using handlebars connected to a steering rod that turns the front wheel. the frame is modified to support the rider in the absence of the front fork, with added tubing below the seat. with this design and erkkila’s others bikes in mind, we cant wait to see what he does next.

http://www.ollierkkila.com

image: olli erkkila

image: olli erkkila

image: olli erkkila

image: olli erkkila

image: olli erkkila

— seoul cycle design competition 2010

currently, seoul design foundation together with designboom are hosting seoul cycle design competition 2010. once considered a ‘hard’ city, seoul is making strides toward becoming a ‘soft’ city by embracing design concepts that will redefine its urban environment with an emphasis on themes centering on green, blue, history and human. the seoul cycle design competition will be held under the theme, ‘cycling with design: seoul style,’ and is part of seoul’s city-wide effort at improving its design brand and image. the primary goal of the competition is to help build a design oriented city that focuses on its people. the competition is divided into three categories: cycle design, cycle fashion & accessories design, and cycling infrastructure. all three categories emphasize environment-friendly ideas, with the hope that the contest will contribute to establishing a healthier cycling culture.

registration is currently open. to learn more about the competition and to enroll, see here.