AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
OKO, Electric Bike , Biomega
COUNTRY
Denmark
DESIGNED BY
KiBiSi
Founded by Lars Larsen, BIG / Bjarke Ingels and Jens Martin Skibsted, KiBiSi is a Copenhagen based, idea-driven industrial design firm. KiBiSi works with culturally leading brands and fortune 1000 companies. Each partner contributes with intelligence and experience from within the field providing KiBiSi with cutting edge knowledge and know-how within architecture, design, furniture, electronics, transportation, contemporary culture and lifestyle. KiBiSi is committed to making lasting design that carries strong ideas. For more information, please visit www.kibisi.com
http://kibisi.com/
WEBSITE
https://biomega.com/product/oko-8-speed/
The Biomega OKO Electric Bike
Strong frame, light weight, cool design and extremely comfortable ride.
•Unique and sleek design - with quality designed integration of cables and power assistance
•The lightest commuter e-bike - under 20kg including fenders
•Perfect balance - the center of gravity is perfectly centered in the middle of the bike
•Weight and balance - it rides like a normal bike if you do not use the power assistance
•Carbon frame and fork with integrated fenders
•Integrated battery pack in top tube
•250W e-bike - which means there is no permit or license plate etc. (350W for US market)
•Autonomy - 40km depending on riding style and type of ride.
•Engine integrated in front wheel hub, while wheel rear hub includes 2 speed automatic gears or 8 speed Alfine gears - key for this unmatched balance
•26" wheels with 2.00 wide tires – puncture resistant and easy comfort and grip
•Hydraulic disc brakes
•Maintenance free belt drive
•Top Speed: 25 km/h (20mph for us market)
•Power assistance: 3 levels
•Wh: 356Wh
•Estimated range: 45km - 65 km (25 miles - 40 miles)