Cardboard Bike Is a ‘Game Changer’ in Africa
15th October 2012
Izhar Gafni, 50, is an expert in designing automated mass-production lines. He is an amateur cycling enthusiast who for years toyed with an idea of making a bicycle from cardboard.
He told Reuters during a recent demonstration that after much trial and error, his latest prototype has now proven itself and mass production will begin in a few months.
Bonus points if you can determine what ‘game’ is ‘changing’ here.
October 15th, 2012 at 08:41
Put pneumatic tires on it, and I’d buy one. (I’ve ridden on solid tires before–not recommended.)
I particularly like the idea of using a timing belt instead of a chain.