svart by bikeID: two-speed automatic bicycle for MoMA store

‘svart’ by bikeID for MOMA: a two speed automatic bicycle
image courtesy bikeID

swedish bikeID has introduced the latest addition to the their road bike family, created exclusively for the museum of modern art’s design store in new york city. the ‘svart bike’ is a fully stripped down bicycle featuring an automatic two-speed gear system built directly into the rear axle, eliminating the need for cables and levers. a centrifugal clutch shifts up and down automatically depending on one’s speed without using driver input. in addition, the hub has a built-in rear foot brake. the lightweight chromoly steel frame is finished in solid matte black coating, which provides minimal contrast to the rest of the monochrome details and components. the drop-down handlebars with matching grips are made from a special microfiber for protection against moisture and temperature changes.

the ‘svart’ features an automatic 2-speed gear system built directly into the rear hub, eliminating cables and levers

other bikes in the bikeID family

the drop-down handlebars are made from special microfiber for protection against moisture and temperature shifts

detail of the SRAM automatix system