This Electric Bike Camouflages As A Telecom Box
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A Michigan-based designer has built an electric scooter that disguises as a telecom box. Nomoto — short for "No motorcycle here" — is the brainchild of Joey Ruiter. This innovative prototype is designed to outsmart bike thieves. It blends seamlessly into the urban landscape.
“I wanted to create a piece that is museum-worthy that’s completely unnoticeable and so familiar, you’re just going to walk past it,” Ruiter said.
When parked, Nomoto's handlebars are hidden behind a drop-down cover. A press of a button reveals the wheels, transforming it into a functional bike. Flip-up side covers conceal small storage units. A rear cover hides a seat pad for the rider. The electric scooter features headlights and brake lights. But its boxy design leaves no room for mirrors or turn signals.
Nomoto is not Ruiter's first clever concept vehicle. In 2019, he released "Snoped," a snow bike that resembled a rack [video below]. Other clever ideas include the "Tinnie 10," a triangular boat powered by an electric motor. Unfortunately, all of Ruiter's designs are just prototypes. They are not meant for mass production.
Resources: NewAtlas.com, Jruiter.com, Designboom.com
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50 Comments
- bofisavutyvo5 monthsthis is weird but cool
death1berry5 monthsIt's so tripping, looks just like a Telecom Box 😯
sonicfan09136 monthsThis thing is way, way too cool. I need it badly!
skyza6 monthsdo y’all think that bike would actually fool bike robbers??- skyza6 monthsthats cool! but it doesn’t look as good… 🤨
snoopymotion6 monthsthat's kinda cool!- cw5444646 monthswow
ameliaj2329216 monthsI've seen this all over the innernet!
lodawg1386 monthsI'm riding this thing to school eevvverrryy day
bingleton6 monthstesla cybertruck ahh bike- sigmarizzler366 monthscouldn't agree more