tamás túri unveils REVO, the ultimate two-seater bike to roam around cities

industrial and automobile designer tamás túri presens REVO, an all-black bike featuring different sized wheels and an unusually long saddle. even though the design offers an extremely narrow wheelbase, it still preserves the performance of a regular city bike. even more, according to túri, the user ‘will have the feeling of hand-building their own bike’ thanks to its flat-pack construction.

side view

tamás túri’s REVO bike frame consists of two wooden parts and when fully assembled, these pieces bend outwards since the rear hub is actually wider than other parts of the bike. this creates a constant tension that helps overcome other damaging forces, like the twisting of the frame. in addition, wood is known to be more flexible than steel or aluminium and thus, provides a more comfortable ride when cycling over rough concrete roads.

front three quarter view

the wider and elongated saddle lets the rider sit anywhere on it and even brings a social dimension to biking – since it can accommodate two people during a commute. finally, the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists are completely released from burden thanks to the forward pedalling motion and the staightened back. with that, the user experiences a less tireing and less sweatening ride to the workplace.

back three quarter view

the 3D printed elements of the frame are covering inner steel reinforcements

the 3D printed covers are minimizing the weight of the bike and reducing the waste during production

with mixed 3D printed plastic, wooden and steel,  the cruiser is flexible, durable and light

the REVO is single speed but can be equipped with a rear derailleur

the REVO is designed with different sized wheels (front: 24”; back: 26”)

the scooter-like wider and elongated saddle allows the rider to sit anywhere on it

the long seat is designed for two passengers

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom