MinMax
Folding Bicycle for Monica Oddone
MinMax is an innovative bicycle with folding wheels that fits a backpack when completely folded. Born to satisfy city commuter needs and movements, its design is unique and easily recognizable thanks to the colourful mechanic components of its folding system. MinMax is lightweight, solid and easy to carry even in its electric version.
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MinMax Folding Bicycle Press Releases
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MinMax Folding Bicycle Translations
Excited to make MinMax accessible in many languages through our translations: قاتلىنىدىغان ۋېلىسىپىت UG, Складаний Велосипед UK, فولڈنگ سائیکل UR, Katlanadigan Velosiped UZ, Xe Đạp Gấp VI, Beic Plygu CY, Opknappe Fyts FY, Ukusonga Ngebhayisikile XH, פאָלדינג וועלאָסיפּעד YI, Keke Gigun YO, Ukusonga Ngebhayisikile ZU, 折疊自行車 ZY, Ang Folding Bike CEB, ʻano Paʻa Kaʻa HAW, Folding Tsheb Kauj Vab HMN, Opvoufiets AF, Biçikleta E Palosshme SQ, ተጣጣፊ ብስክሌት የሚሽከረከር AM, الدراجة القابلة للطي AR, Ծալովի Հեծանիվը HY, Qatlanan Velosiped AZ, Bizikleta Tolesgarria EU, Складаны Ровар BE, ভাঁজ সাইকেল BN, Sklopivi Bicikl BS, Сгъваемия Велосипед BG, ခေါက်စက်ဘီး MY, Bicicleta Plegable CA, Kupinda Njinga NY, 折叠自行车 ZH, Bicicletta Plegante CO, Sklopivi Bicikl HR, Skládací Kolo CS, Foldecykel DA, Vouwfiets NL, Faldebla Biciklo EO, Kokkupandav Jalgratas ET, Taittuva Polkupyörä FI, Le Vélo Pliant FR, Bicicleta Plegable GL, დასაკეცი ველოსიპედი KA, Faltrad DE, Αναδιπλούμενο Ποδήλατο EL, ફોલ્ડિંગ સાયકલ GU, Plisman Bisiklèt HT, Nadawa Keke HA, אופניים מתקפלים HE, तह साइकिल HI, Összecsukható Kerékpár HU, Sepeda Lipat ID, Rothar Fillte GA, Mpịachi Igwe IG, Fellihjól IS, La Bicicletta Pieghevole IT, 折りたたみ自転車 JA, Sepeda Lipat JV, ಮಡಿಸುವ ಬೈಸಿಕಲ್ KN, Жиналмалы Велосипед KK, កង់បត់ KM, Igare RW, Велосипед Бүктөлгөн KY, 접이식 자전거 KO, Bîsîkleta Paldankî KU, Habebat Vehentem Duplex LA, Ausklappen Vëlo LB, ລົດຖີບພັບ LO, Sulankstomas Dviratis LT, Saliekamais Velosipēds LV, Преклопен Велосипед MK, Bisikileta Miforitra MG, Basikal Lipat MS, മടക്കാവുന്ന സൈക്കിൾ ML, Roti Li Jintwew MT, Ko Te Pahikara Piiti MI, फोल्डिंग सायकल MR, Эвхдэг Дугуй MN, फोल्डिंग साइकल NE, Sammenleggbar Sykkel NO, ଫୋଲ୍ଡିଂ ସାଇକେଲ OR, ਫੋਲਡਿੰਗ ਸਾਈਕਲ PA, دوچرخه تاشو FA, Rower Składany PL, فولډ بايسکل PS, Bicicleta Dobrável PT, Bicicleta Pliabilă RO, Складной Велосипед RU, فولڊنگ سائيڪل SD, Vavaeina Uila SM, Склопиви Бицикл SR, Baidhsagal Fillte GD, Kupeta Bhasikoro SN, නැමීමේ බයිසිකලය SI, Skladacie Bicykel SK, Zložljivo Kolo SL, Isku Laabashada Baaskiilku SO, Ho Peta Baesekele ST, La Bicicleta Plegable ES, Folding Bicycle EN, Sapedah Tilepan SU, Kukunja Baiskeli SW, Fällbar Cykel SV, மடிப்பு சைக்கிள் TA, మడత సైకిల్ TE, Велосипед Пӯшиш TG, จักรยานพับ TH, Bukulýan Welosiped TK, Ang Natitiklop Na Bisikleta TL, Katlanır Bisiklet TR, Велосипед TT.
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Unique Properties
MinMax is an innovative folding bicycle designed for the needs of city commuters. It is easy to carry everywhere thanks to the revolutionary foldable wheels. MinMax has three configuration (riding, dragging, packing) and, when not in use, can be placed in a backpack and then stored at home, at the office, on public transport. The basic model can be easily transformed in an electric version with a brushless motor and a battery.
Tags
folding, bicycle, urban, commuters, foldable wheel, e-bike
Production Technology
Bike frame is in 7005 aluminium alloy with TIG welding. The handlebar is adjustable in height and position, using the hinge on the frame. The saddle is adjustable in height thanks to the telescopic tube. The cardanic transmission guarantees durability, reliability and minimal maintenance. Both 23" wheels are equipped with mechanical disk breaks and foldable airless pneumatics. A 3 speed shifter is integrated in the rear hub.
Design Challenge
MinMax development was not only a technical challenge: bikers and commuters have new emerging needs, given by the constant evolution of personal habits and ways to live the urban environment. We can't respond to these needs using a standard approach. For these reason, the idea of "reinventing the wheel" was vital to design an extremely compact solution, not only functional but also emotionally significant for the users.
Project Duration
Between 2015 and 2019, the project was developed from concept to structural analysis. In addition, market analysis, questionnaire and business plan has been elaborated in order to find partners for production and commercialization.
Operation Flow
The passage from riding configuration to dragging configuration is regulated by two hinges: one is placed on the front fork and the other is on the main frame, near the saddle tube. When appropriately unlocked, they allow to reduce the bicycle in the wheels space. The passage from dragging configuration to packing configuration involves the placement of all the remaining elements within the established dimensional limits.
Research
The project started with an analysis and comparison of existing models of folding bike: strength features and weak points were evaluated with the help of the data collected through a questionnaire submitted to different kind of bikers. The design process was focused on the requirements not fully satisfied by actual bicycles like the need of a lighter and more compact solution. MinMax is assembled using the best standard components and some technical innovation, developed for this specific application.
Inspiration
In the field of sustainable mobility, the role of bicycle and, in particular, folding bicycle became very interesting for design research. Although the variety of models on the market, the actual solutions are not so foldable (bounded to wheels dimension), too heavy and hard to adjust for an ergonomic use. MinMax offers an alternative with new technical solutions and a particular focus on human needs and urban contest.
Image Credits
Monica Oddone, 2019
Project Overview
MinMax Folding Bicycle has been a Bronze winner in the Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Monica Oddone was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work MinMax Folding Bicycle.
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Revolutionary Folding Bicycle Design "MinMax" Unveiled by Monica Oddone
Monica Oddone introduces MinMax, an innovative folding bicycle designed for city commuters, offering a revolutionary foldable wheel solution and the option to transform into an electric version.
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