designer stephan henrich prototypes an all-wheel beach & city bike dubbed 'the infinity'

meet ‘the infinity’ bike model by stephan henrich with a ‘revolutionary monotyre-clip chain construction’

german designer stephan henrich describes his work as an intersection between architecture, robotics, design, and narration, with a specialization in additive manufacturing or 3D printing. his latest work, dubbed the inifinity’, reinforces that intersectionality; it’s a prototype for an all-wheel beach and city cruiser built around a ‘continuous construction element’. 

image via sintratec | header image © stephan henrich

‘the infinity beach and city cruiser is driven by a revolutionary monotyre clip chain construction that automatically forms a temporary rim in the wheel area and a dented beltdrive in the interior area. this monotyre is propulsed by a central wheel getting its force by a crank over a short chain and a 8-speed gearbox,’ explains stephan henrich (see more here). 

exploring the possibilities of additive technologies 

leading SLS 3D printing solutions company sintratec invited henrich on a webinar back in 2020 to discuss the exciting possibilities of additive technologies and present his all-wheel prototype. while ‘the infinitiy’ is still a concept at its stage, the designer believes that, with enough money and investment, his bike model can turn into a sellable product for users to ride. 

image via sintratec

image via sintratec

project info:

name: the infinity

type: all-wheel beach and city cruiser

design: stephan henrich

status: concept 

image credits: sintratec, stephan henrich