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
guyp1235 monthsWow! I would not notice it was a bike from afar!That is so clever!
duckies5 monthsWoah! This is so cool. I never knew that was even a thing!
thiago115 monthsBruh it was a secret 🤐 electric bike until now, thieves are now going to be checking telecoms boxes.
345765 monthsIt looks so good and is so cool!
tanjiro1235 monthsnice- mewybybylome5 monthsJames says, "I wish they had the video for the scooter this article is about!"
852128sophie5 monthsWow! What a clever design-you could sneak the bike anywhere you wanted to!
cupcake09275 monthsThat's so cool!😯 I want one!!! 😆
jejothedevourer5 monthsIt's expensive, impossible!
bookgirlschool5 monthsThis is so cool! I love how Ruiter went outside of the box and made this design!! Watch out bike thieves!!!😁😁
tennisgirl12345 monthsImpressive😮😮👏🏽👏🏽