Moccle
Wooden Bicycle for Atelier Kinopio
Moccle is focused on the earthquake resistance of traditional Japanese wooden houses and used wood as the main material. A hybrid material combining wood and carbon fibre is used to balance flexibility and strength. By minimising functions and developing comfort and fun rather than speed, Moccle is not only a tool for mobility, but also a part of the interior that can be displayed in the living room.
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Moccle Wooden Bicycle Translations
Proudly offering Moccle project translations in several languages: Am Baidhsagal Fiodha GD, Bicicleta De Madeira GL, ხის ველოსიპედი KA, Wooden Bicycle EN, Holzfahrrad DE, Το Ξύλινο Ποδήλατο EL, લાકડાની સાયકલ GU, Bisiklèt An Bwa HT, Keken Katako HA, Paikikala Lāʻau HAW, אופני עץ HE, लकड़ी की साइकिल HI, Ntoo Tsheb Kauj Vab HMN, A Fából Készült Kerékpár HU, Tréhjól IS, Igwe Kwụ Otu Ebe IG, Sepeda Kayu ID, Rothar É Rothar Adhmaid GA, La Bicicletta In Legno IT, 木製自転車は JA, Sepedha Kayu JV, ಮರದ ಬೈಸಿಕಲ್ KN, Ағаш Велосипед KK, កង់ឈើ KM, Igare Ryibiti RW, 나무자전거는 KO, Duçerxeya Darîn KU, Жыгачтан Жасалган Велосипед KY, ລົດຖີບໄມ້ LO, Birota Lignea LA, Koka Velosipēds LV, Medinis Dviratis LT, Hëlze Vëlo LB, Дрвениот Велосипед MK, Basikal Kayu MS, Rota Tal-Injam MT, Bisikileta Hazo MG, Ko Te Paihikara Rakau MI, മരം സൈക്കിൾ ML, लाकडी सायकल MR, Модон Дугуй MN, काठको साइकल NE, Tresykkel NO, କାଠ ସାଇକେଲ OR, د لرګیو بایسکل PS, دوچرخه چوبی FA, Rower Drewniany PL, Bicicleta De Madeira PT, ਲੱਕੜ ਦੀ ਸਾਈਕਲ PA, Bicicleta Din Lemn RO, Деревянный Велосипед RU, Uila Laupapa SM, Дрвени Бицикл SR, Bhasikoro Remapuranga SN, ڪاٺ جي سائيڪل SD, ලී බයිසිකලය SI, Drevený Bicykel SK, Leseno Kolo SL, Baaskiil Alwaax Ah SO, Baesekele Ea Mapolanka ST, La Bicicleta De Madera ES, Sapédah Kai SU, Baiskeli Ya Mbao SW, Träcykel SV, Ang Bisikletang Kahoy TL, Велосипеди Чубин TG, மர சைக்கிள் TA, Агач Велосипед TT, చెక్క సైకిల్ TE, จักรยานไม้ TH, Ahşap Bisiklet TR, Agaç Welosiped TK, Дерев'яний Велосипед UK, لکڑی کی سائیکل UR, ياغاچ ۋېلىسىپىت UG, Yog'och Velosiped UZ, Xe Đạp Gỗ VI, Beic Pren CY, Houten Fyts FY, Ibhayisekile Yomthi XH, ווודאַן וועלאָסיפּעד YI, Keke Onigi YO, Ibhayisikili Lokhuni ZU, Houtfiets AF, Biçikleta Prej Druri SQ, የእንጨት ብስክሌት AM, الدراجة الخشبية AR, Փայտե Հեծանիվը HY, Taxta Velosiped AZ, Egurrezko Bizikleta EU, Драўляны Ровар BE, কাঠের সাইকেল BN, Drveni Bicikl BS, Дървеният Велосипед BG, သစ်သားစက်ဘီး MY, Bicicleta De Fusta CA, Ang Kahoy Nga Bisikleta CEB, Njinga Yamatabwa NY, 木製自行車 ZY, 木制自行车 ZH, Bicicletta Di Lignu CO, Drveni Bicikl HR, Dřevěné Kolo CS, Træcykel DA, Houten Fiets NL, Ligna Biciklo EO, Puidust Jalgratas ET, Puinen Polkupyörä FI, Le Vélo En Bois FR, tailored for your needs.
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Unique Properties
While most high-quality bicycles are developed with speed as the main focus, we made full use of that technology to create a fun bicycle. Focusing on wood, which is a carbon fiber derived from nature, we aimed to develop a comfortable bicycle that takes advantage of its vibration damping and flexibility. High quality and simple functions for everyone, we designed a bicycle that can be displayed in the living room.
Tags
wooden bicycle, moccle, atelier kinopio
Production Technology
In order to make use of the flexibility of wood, the structure of the frame was designed with a large two-piece structure to avoid cutting of the wood fibers as much as possible. Furthermore, eliminating large changes in the cross-sectional area shape, a smooth and beautiful shape was derived. Wood sheets with carbon fiber is laminated to control shrinkage and cracking due to aging of the wood and improve safety. In addition, it makes balance of flexibility and strength.
Design Challenge
The wisdom of our predecessors is packed into manufacturing. When you study traditional methods, you will find that necessity and coincidence are mixed. That they have been selected according to the times and have reached the present. Bicycles are the easiest and most energy efficient means of transportation that mankind has ever owned. What can we do by using modern technology into traditional manufacturing methods? 1.Traditional Italian bicycle manufacturing + approach of Toyota car manufacturing 2.Composite materials using wood + carbon fiber 3.Traditional metal casting + 3D printing, etc Think Old+New Hybrid possibilities
Project Duration
The project started in 1999 and the 1st wooden bicycle was made in Osaka, Japan. The 2nd model was made in Nagano and named Moccle in 2012. The 3rd model wooden bicycle started production in 2019, and was exhibited in NAHBS in CA,USA in March, Wood Collection Show in Tokyo in January 2023.
Operation Flow
Moccle is a bicycle that you can easily ride in casual clothes. A simple design that anyone can ride without a complicated transmission. Just pedaling with your usual sneakers, you can spend a relax time at your favorite cafe. When get home, Moccle's storage space is not a back of a garage with a big flip-up door. By a special display stand, the storage space can be expanded to a living room, and the Moccle becomes a part of your interior.
Research
A bicycle is a tool that uses human power as a propulsive force. Vibration makes power loss, frame strength transmits driving force. The frame was designed to balance the two contradicting flexibility and strength. For reduce the vibration from the road surface, we examined the route of the vibration and challenged to create a mechanism never before. In general frames are fixed the seat tube to upper members, we invented a free joint using a sliding-bush to the part. Vibration generated from the wheel is not transmitted upward. As the main material, we developed a hybrid material that can easily balance flexibility and strength, and incorporated a structure that absorbs vibrations by bending the entire frame like a bow when weight comes on saddle.
Inspiration
Traditional Japanese wooden buildings that take advantage of the flexibility of wood are strong against earthquakes. And the flexibility of wood and uneven fibers also provide excellent vibration absorption. I wondered if I could make a bicycle that takes advantage of the characteristics of this wood.
Project Overview
Moccle Wooden Bicycle has been a Golden winner in the Bicycle Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Masateru Yasuda.
Golden Recognition
Masateru Yasuda was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Moccle Wooden Bicycle.
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