christophe robillard: victor bike
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christophe robillard: victor bike
image: christophe robillard
'victor' bike is a concept bicycle created by montreal based designer christophe robillard.
the design features a bent tubular frame that appears to wind continuously. the bend is
most noticeable in the back wheel, where the ends of the tube eventually connect to the
respective left and right rear axle. 'victor' is a fixed gear bike with a chain guard and
a front wheel hand brake. it is equipped with reflectors on the back fender and front tube.
http://c-d-robillard.blogspot.com
image: christophe robillard
image: christophe robillard
image: christophe robillard
image: christophe robillard
image: christophe robillard
image: christophe robillard
Very nice. The headlamp conflicts with the cleanliness of the design, though. The color and texture look sweet.
Ina Loumo 08.06.10
Like the look of the bike, would be a little concerned with the torsional stresses at the rear axle - it seems to me that this would sheer very easily, unless the axle mount points are reinforced to accommodate.
Dan 08.06.10
Like the finish.. what is it.. ?
Darshan 08.06.10
Ilike the guy! very sexy;)
alex 08.06.10
Matte black? Check.
Stylishly uncomfortable brown leather seat? Check.
Vintage whitewalls? Check.
Short black socks, dress shoes and shorts? Check!
How could designers not rally-round this nugget?
Stylishly uncomfortable brown leather seat? Check.
Vintage whitewalls? Check.
Short black socks, dress shoes and shorts? Check!
How could designers not rally-round this nugget?
Mushi 08.06.10
The guy is really sexy.
jonhy 08.06.10
I think its great!!!
Johnnie Autard 08.06.10
nice bike, sexy guy, you re right!
franz 08.06.10
dude do u think it can with stand tat much stress in back tyre , with single rod connecting the back
bala subramanya 08.06.10
Mushi,
You have obviously never sat on a Brooks bicycle saddle (http://www.brooksengland.com/en/) if you think them uncomfortable, though you are quite correct in saying that it is stylish
You have obviously never sat on a Brooks bicycle saddle (http://www.brooksengland.com/en/) if you think them uncomfortable, though you are quite correct in saying that it is stylish
dextersdragon 08.06.10
Cool design but I question the structural integrity.
squid 08.06.10
tht surely shouts....HANDLE WITH CARE.. i wont b mountain biking on it for sure ! good for art museums ! ... mayb it ll work only with carbon fiber.......nice try !!!
psyKd 08.06.10
ive worked with this kind of tubes and built bikes for years. It does look perfectly structured for urban/stylish ride to me.
joe 08.06.10
This bike really seems like it could use a lefty, and yeah nix the front reflector.
But I think the bike should have plenty of strength to hold up to the urban single speed commuting demands. Just don't pull too many sideways skid stops. But even the 15mm axle shouldn't be too much of a weak point.
But I think the bike should have plenty of strength to hold up to the urban single speed commuting demands. Just don't pull too many sideways skid stops. But even the 15mm axle shouldn't be too much of a weak point.
screechin_weasel 08.07.10
Love the design, love the finishing, love the guy. It's probably ,000 and... I'd want optimum performance for that price tag. I'd get it in a second if I could afford it though :D
-C.S.M 08.07.10
to much emphasis in matching the shoes with the seat
alan 08.07.10
hello, my english is not perfect, but i try!
My question is: it's a contest of design of bikes?? then i have seen many links about bycicles in this blog.
Someday they will be put on sale?
I wait for some answer. :)
Tanya, from Mexico
My question is: it's a contest of design of bikes?? then i have seen many links about bycicles in this blog.
Someday they will be put on sale?
I wait for some answer. :)
Tanya, from Mexico
Tanyyya 08.07.10
I like the simplification of the frame. How about trying a similar treatment with the front fork. Sick.
Meli 08.08.10
its beautiful! with that said, id give it a month before it breaks! shame. way too many stresses, unless that rear fender acts as some kind of brace? and takes the pressure off that rear axel?
jesse 08.08.10
Love it, want one!
[url=http://www.zap-media.co.uk] Zap! [/url] 08.10.10
why are you not riding your bike? is this a walking along bike?
i like to ride my bike 08.10.10
Obviously designed by someone who knows fukk-all about the physics of cycling. The torsional deflection of this frame would make it dangerous to ride especially in traffic.
Would you fly a hang-glider where some 'designer' removed half the struts to give it a 'minimalist' look? Form - maybe; Functon - NIL.
Why no photo of the bike actually in use?
Would you fly a hang-glider where some 'designer' removed half the struts to give it a 'minimalist' look? Form - maybe; Functon - NIL.
Why no photo of the bike actually in use?
Rabs 08.12.10
so cool!
porawit 08.13.10
Most stupid bike ever!
Go back designing toilet paper rolls:)
Go back designing toilet paper rolls:)
DTC 08.13.10
why not go one step further and do a lefty fork ala cannondale?
Andrew 08.13.10
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