| 2001 Grand Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
FREEWILL |
| Country |
USA |
| Designer(s) |
Ahn Sang-Gyeun (Korean) |
| Description |
FREEWILL is stylish and can be freely transformed between a bike and a scooter simply by turning the frame by 90 degrees. It is highly creative, and highly feasible at the same time. |
|
|
| 2001 Second Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
CITY STEPPER |
| Country |
Germany |
| Designer(s) |
Stefan Blawid |
| Description |
CITY STEPPER combines the functions of a bike and a scooter. The rider stands. Its driving mechanism is similar to that of a fitness cross-trainer with an eccentric rear wheel. It provides physical exercise as well as the pleasure of riding. The specially designed spherical handlebar grips not only improve safety but also enable easy handling. |
|
|
| 2001 Second Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
BUBBLE |
| Country |
France |
| Designer(s) |
Richard Devinast |
| Description |
BUBBLE is designed for children from 30~36 months old. It has a cute appearance like a twist-and-go, but is driven by pedals. The bike turns to the right or the left when pedaled by the right or left foot. If the two pedals are depressed at the same time, it goes straight forward. A spring returns the pedals to the original position when they are released. |
|
|
| 2001 Third Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
CITTA |
| Country |
Finland |
| Designer(s) |
Vesa Jaasko |
| Description |
CITTA employs a symmetrical modular design. Its pithy styling, small and light weighted frame, together with its low upper bar enables easy use for ladies. It targets its market to urban male and female, with carrying racks both on the front and rear suitable for brief cases. |
|
|
| 2001 Third Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
RUN 3 |
| Country |
China |
| Designer(s) |
Shih Su & Wei-Liang Chen & Ching-Tsang Yeh |
| Description |
RUN 3's unique structure enables changing of wheel span and steering by adjusting the rider's body posture and swiveling the rider's hands. It provides sufficient exercises and pleasure. The auxiliary wheel contributes to anti slippery and increase riding safety. |
|
|
| 2001 Third Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
RELAX-203 |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
Uouo Lo |
| Description |
RELAX-203 changed the position of the steering rod, so as to put its emphasis to easier handling and better sporty posture. This steering mechanism makes use of trans shaft similar to what used in car trans axle. The steering rod can be raised to let the rider easily get on to the seat. All you need to do is simply put your hands on the steering rod, and then you can enjoy an easy handling just like shaking a hula-hoop. |
|
|
| 2001 Excellent Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
ONE-PIECE BIKE |
| Country |
Netherlands |
| Designer(s) |
Paddy Cormack Milford |
| Description |
ONE-PIECE BIKE is made in one-pieced glass fiber reinforced plastic. By ingeniously utilizing the characteristic of the material and smart structural arrangement, the steering and front/rear suspension functions are all incorporated in this one-piece design. |
|
|
| 2001 Excellent Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
DELTA FORCE |
| Country |
China |
| Designer(s) |
Zhang Ming |
| Description |
DELTA FORCE is a sporty off-road bicycle. Innovative rear structure enables adjustments to the wheelbase and seat height, so as to change the geometry between riding position and the bike, and thus to challenge different inclinations and road surfaces. |
|
|
| 2001 Excellent Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
WEDGE |
| Country |
USA |
| Designer(s) |
Ryan Nilsen |
| Description |
WEDGE has two quick clamping devices, the head, front fork,and adjustable seat supports, so it can be folded up within two operations. Easy to be stored, those holes designed in the upper bar and head tube are for easier
carrying after folded up. |
|
|
| 2001 Excellent Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
MY WAY |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Designer(s) |
Hao-Wei Wu |
| Description |
MY WAY can be changed into a scooter by simply folding up the seat and frame. The very comfortable inflated seat is easy to be folded up. Then all you need to do is fold up the handle. Up-and-down stepping driving mechanism utilizes the riding efforts in a most efficient way. |
|
|
| 2001 Excellent Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
STEPAWAY BICYCLE |
| Country |
USA |
| Designer(s) |
Hugo Contreras |
| Description |
STEPAWAY BICYCLE has a shorter wheelbase then other bikes, thus has a better mobility and smaller storage space. Seat folded up, its specially designed stepping mechanism can be used as an indoor stepper at a standing riding position. It feels like a scooter when not stepping. |
|
|
| 2001 Excellent Prize |
| |
 |
| Title of Entry |
SWISSS |
| Country |
Italy |
| Designer(s) |
Andrea Moscardini |
| Description |
SWISSS originates its concept from a Swiss Knife. Its components can be folded in just like a Swiss Knife and ends up totally integrated into the frame. It is light, cute and easily portable. |
|
|
|
|