patented flipcrown headset locknut allows bike handlebars to turn 90°

patented flipcrown headset locknut allows bike handlebars to turn 90°
images courtesy of flipcrown

with the rising number of people living in cities which is already above 50%, every square foot of space counts. the ‘flipcrown’, developed by the self-named start-up company, is a patent pending headset locknut that enables handlebars to be turned or flipped by 90°, for easy storage. positing the steering bars parallel with the bike’s top-tube, owners can lean it against or even mount it on the wall. it can be retrofitted to most two-wheelers by replacing the standard locknut on the threaded headset, but does come standard to the special edition ‘slimbikes’. combined with chrome quick-release pedals and a custom bicycle shelf, the narrow space solving design is seeking funding via its indiegogo campaign.

 

the turned handlebars run parallel to the bike’s top-tube

when mounted, the bicycle can be displayed like a work of art

it makes for easy storage and parking in small or packed spaces

groups of two-wheelers can be arranged closer together

the device is already installed on the special edition slimbikes but can be fitted to regular ones

the patent pending headset locknut

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