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| 1999 Grand Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
XTRALUMINA |
| Country |
Netherlands |
| Designer(s) |
PETER VAN DER VEER & RIK DE REUVER |
| Description |
XTRALUMINA greatly adopts aluminum alloy to build the bodywork and the rear fork. Except the cheaper production cost, its modularized design gives a high-tech and transparent feeling. People passing through XTRALUMINA can't help but attracted by its bright and clear-cut appearance. |
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| 1999 Second Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
MIST |
| Country |
India |
| Designer(s) |
NEIL FOLEY |
| Description |
MIST is comprised of simplified elements, which is easy to be assembled and dismantled. Since the parts and fittings are standardized, the production cost can be greatly reduced. The idea is fresh and original, especially the transparent material with ornamental lines. The overall image of product gives a touch of post-contemporary design thus the stiff impression of traditional bikes is changed. |
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| 1999 Second Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
SILVER SPIRIT |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
JOSEPH LIANG |
| Description |
SILVER SPIRIT, literally speaking, has a stunning silver appearance to enchant every cyclist who enjoys pursuing after speed and excitement. The bodywork is formed by a two-piece component, which using a simple fastener to connect to each other. The cyclist may adjust the height of the seat to his own need. |
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| 1999 Third Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
AIRY |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
HSIAO-CHUAN HUANG |
| Description |
AIRY is aimed at offering comfortable and relaxing riding posture. Through a cellular air cushion and a shock absorber, the bike becomes more stable and lighter. The motorized power saves you a lot of effort especially when you're carrying heavy things on the rear rack. |
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| 1999 Third Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
YIN AND YANG |
| Country |
Thailand |
| Designer(s) |
POL HUIPRASERT & DACHAPOL BAMROONGNAKORN |
| Description |
YIN AND YANG uses reinforced corrugated cardboard to build the bodywork. This material of components is neoteric and truly environmentally friendly. The name Yin and Yang refers to the clear distinction between the bikes for men and women. The customer might choose made-to-order bikes to their own liking and body built. |
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| 1999 Third Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
BALLOON |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
WEN-TING LEE & CHAO-CHUN LAI |
| Description |
BALLOON features high elasticity during riding and excellent comfort. The special air cushion is furnished with a slide-resisting pad and incorporated into the carbon-fiber frame. Thanks to this design, the air cushion will not deflect from the original position when the bike is moving. It also provides good shock resisting function. |
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| 1999 Excellent Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
EAXY |
| Country |
Thailand |
| Designer(s) |
PHAITHAYA BANCHAKITIKUN & AUA-SOOK SUVANAPHA |
| Description |
EAXY has every feature of a metropolitan bike should have.Simple, agile,stylish, easy to fold together and carry along. The height of the frame is adjustable for ultimate comfort. The cyclist may select his or her own favorite color for the parts and the fittings. |
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| 1999 Excellent Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
VICTOR |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
SHUO-HSIU HSU & JUEN-BANG LAI |
| Description |
VICTOR's seat is slidable. The adjustable board at the rear of the seat can be folded up to serve as a backrest. This bike of fine lines has a higher handlebar, which gives the cyclist more comfort in riding long distance. |
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| 1999 Excellent Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
FAMILY |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
MIN-HWEA OU |
| Description |
FAMILY is built for family. The rear wheel can be folded into the center of the front wheel without bulking up in thickness. As the entire structure is fairly compact, the user can easily trunk two or more bikes. Thanks to the lengthened seat, parents can let their young children sit in the front reassuringly without worrying that the kids might fall down. |
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| 1999 Excellent Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
KANGAROO |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
PEI-SAN LIN & HO-TSUNG HSUEH |
| Description |
KANGAROO offers optional fittings which parents can install by themselves on the bike so that their children can ride with them or step on it safely. As this sort of fittings is highly substitutional, they can be mounted on almost every model of bike. |
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| 1999 Excellent Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
LEONARDO |
| Country |
Finland |
| Designer(s) |
JANNE KRISTIAN VAISANEN |
| Description |
LEONARDO has a smooth looking and a clear-cut streamline. The central disk is where the main connection locates. This makes it very easy to assemble and dismantle the front and rear wheels and the seat. The cyclist may adjust the height of the seat and the distance between the front and the rear wheel. The rigid frame is another advantage. |
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| 1999 Excellent Prize |
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| Title of Entry |
RAPTOR |
| Country |
India |
| Designer(s) |
JANEIL FOLEY |
| Description |
RAPTOR is a family-size tandem, which is ideal for two persons to do long-distance rides. Motorized power supply is the optional equipment. It's very easy to convert the tandem into a regular size of bike. After converting, the length is shortened up to 50 percent. The original rear seat then becomes a carrying rack. Such unconventional design surely gives a cool look. |
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National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
1999/04/03-04
Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection, Taipei, Taiwan
1999/04/07-09
1999 Taipei International Cycle Show
1999/04/09-12
President Department Store, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
1999/04/23-25
Chung Yo Department Store, Taichung, Taiwan
1999/05/21-23
Cologne, Germany "IFMA International Cycle Show"
1999/09/23-26
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