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Prototype 0 Is a Virtual Track Racing Bike That Delivers in the City as Well

There’s no better time than now to dream about the future of cycling. The unexpected and disastrous developments of 2020 have had at least one silver lining, and that’s the rise in popularity of two-wheelers.
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Photo: Behance.net/Gaetano De Cicco
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Whether they’re electric or conventional, bicycles are becoming the go-to choice for people looking to move around the crowded city in relative comfort, with speed, and in complete safety as far as health precautions go. Cycling is also a great workout, even if it’s of the motor-assisted kind.

So, the timing is just perfect for this ideation of a new type of city bike. It comes courtesy of designer Gaetano De Cicco, who previously made headlines this year with an odd-looking Samsung robo-dog concept that would serve for surveillance. A smart pet without any of the cuteness or lovability of a real pet, if you will.

For this concept, which De Cicco dubs Prototype 0, he looks at velodrome track racing bicycles for inspiration. He posted renders of the bike to his account on Behance but without a proper description (or, for that matter, pedals). Based on the renders alone, it looks like this two-wheeler remains conventional but moves from the track into the city and backward with ease.

What makes Prototype 0 stand out is the same minimalist, futuristic styling De Cicco infuses in all his designs. What would probably be a legit speed monster is made to look even more awesome thanks to the sleek profile, all-black design, and the scarcity of adornments. This is a one-speed bike designed for full control and speed, both on the track and on city streets, as long as they’re smooth.

Again, this is just a concept, and, as one, it is not without flaws. It stands out as a study in the possibilities the future may hold in terms of urban mobility, assuming that our cities will somehow develop to have smooth streets and less traffic to allow us to travel at speeds exceeding 50 mph (80 kph). It’s nice to dream.
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About the author: Elena Gorgan
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Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends.
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