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New concept tricycle design for kids
A trio of industrial designers from Purdue University have come up with a new tricycle design that could change the way kids learn how to ride bikes. The design, which does look incredible, allows the two rear wheels to ‘move’ together as the rider gets up to speed, creating what is, essentially, a two-wheeled bike. When the rider slows down, it reverts to a traditional three-wheeled setup.
If this design goes into production parents won’t be stuck running behind their young cyclists, holding onto their seats before letting go and seeing their kids look back in glee and amazement at their newfound skill. Oh, right. That’s part of the fun of it.
I still remember the day I went solo. I was out on the road with my dad running behind me and when I said something and he didn’t answer, I looked back and saw him 100 feet behind me tying his shoe. And, no, I wasn’t so nervous that I crashed. That came later.