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MC2 BIKE - World's First Transforming Bike

MC² bike is a revolutionary Multi-Configuration Cycle.

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MC2 BIKE - World's First Transforming Bike

MC2 BIKE - World's First Transforming Bike

MC2 BIKE - World's First Transforming Bike

MC2 BIKE - World's First Transforming Bike

MC2 BIKE - World's First Transforming Bike

MC² bike is a revolutionary Multi-Configuration Cycle.

MC² bike is a revolutionary Multi-Configuration Cycle.

MC² bike is a revolutionary Multi-Configuration Cycle.

MC² bike is a revolutionary Multi-Configuration Cycle.

Che Jing
Che Jing
Che Jing
Che Jing
2 Campaigns |
Singapore, Singapore
$4,144 USD 3 backers
10% of $40,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
MC² bike is a revolutionary Multi-Configuration Cycle. Users are able to self-configure the bicycle freely into different modes, in which people will have unique riding experience and a lot of fun. MC² bike has no chain. It simplifies the design and requires no maintenance. MC² bike also features detachable hydraulic brakes for the ease of transforming. MC² bike is suitable for all terrains in a city, indoors or outdoors. More than a fun bike, it's a positive attitude and joyful lifestyle.

Idea

I love cycling.

Not trained to be a professional, I just want a simple decent bike, that is suitable for all terrains in a city, to enjoy the breeze and differentiate myself from others.

Neither the fastest, nor the cheapest, but the most outstanding. The core idea when we start to develop MC² transforming bike is having fun.  

 

Vision

Inspired by the transformer movies, we brainstorm how to create a fun bike that is simple yet sophisticated within aesthetic yet functional,  lightweight yet reliable, and suitable for all terrains in a city, indoors or outdoors, on road or off road. We want MC² transforming bike to be not just a cool bicycle, but also a positive attitude and joyful lifestyle. 

 

Features

Transformability

MC² bike riders are able to self-configure the bicycle freely into Sport modes (driving wheel behind) and Cruiser mode (driving wheel in front), in which people will have unique riding experience and a lot of fun.

The Mobility mode allows long distance travel within a city by public transports.

Tools are not required during the folding process.

Now we are having a very exciting feature of recumbent saddle. It is foldable and user-configurable by adding extra joints (to different heights) and adjusting the suspension rubber length (to fine tune the each joint's angle to fit your spine).

After 200,000 times of 120kg-force impacts, MC² bike had passed ISO 4210 safety tests and now in production.

We are showing at Eurobike 2016. You may visit our booth at Hall 3 #701 to see and try out the real products.​

Since Ebikes are gaining in popularity, MC² bike is able to upgrade by replacing the driven wheel with a Ewheel addon. It's under developing and going to launch in 2017.

 

MC² Chainless driving system

MC² bike has no chain. Our patented chainless driving system simplifies the bicycle design by eliminate the indirect driving system, which has been using in vintage bicycles since 1880’s.

It also saves the trouble of maintenance. Since our gear box is directly attached onto the hub, there won’t be any headaches about chain dropping off and dirty your pants.

It outputs two gear ratios (1:1 & 1:3) for different speed requirements. 1:1 for climbing uphill, and 1:3 for normal riding, which are sufficient for daily use in a city.

Lastly, the driving wheel is a free wheel regardless of gear ratios. You can always do reverse pedaling anytime you want to.

 

MC² Hydraulic adapter

MC² bike features both hydraulic disc brakes on driving and driven wheels. To remain consistency of brake grip and caliper (left and right) after transforming, detachable non-flow through hydraulic brakes adapters are implemented. Since there is no hydraulic oil flow through all the time, it eliminates the oil residues during attach/detach processes. The oil reservoir is also integrated inside the adapter to compensate the temperature variations.

 

MC² gym kit

With the MC² Gym Kit, users are no longer limited to riding in the outdoors only, they can now enjoy riding the MC²​ transforming bike indoors anytime, on rainy days or in winter time. ​By attaching to the driving wheel, the dynamo can generate power for electronic devices, allowing users to work on multi-tasks while pedaling.

After dismantle, the whole set of Gym Kit only requires a small storage space (25cm X 15CM X 90cm).

Phone mount

We also CNC bicycle accessories, such as phone mounts. It is designed for all type of phones, with sizes from 3.5" to 6.2". Although it's lightweight, it has a strong holding force. With this simple device, you can happily ride with your phone.

 

Perks

Now we are offering same price for 26" and 28" driving wheel. 

 

Impact

We are the winner of International Bicycle Design Competition 2014, passed ISO 4210 tests in Dec 2015, and had already featured on:

What does the cycling industry say?

 

Timeline

Team

Challenges

Although all parts in MC² bikes are precisely made by CNC process, we still need manpower for assembly due to the complexity of the mechanism. The solution is to set up more automation lines in near future.

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MC² BIKE SET, LITE

$2,468 USD
Earliest birds may get your hands on the basic model of MC² transforming bike. It includes all basic accessories and full functionalities of the bike. We will send out 26" driving wheel by default; please inform us if you need 28" with no extra cost.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 16 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

CNC PHONE MOUNT

$40 USD
Get an aesthetic CNC phone mount for bike for $40 to boost your fun by attaching your phone onto our MC² bike. You may enjoy all your apps and music during riding. It's designed for all type of phones sizing from 3.5" to 6.2". It's precisely fabricated by CNC process. The size is 50mm (width) X 50mm to 100mm adjustable (length). The material is Aluminium 6063. The total weight is 90g.
Estimated Shipping
November 2016
0 out of 500 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

MC² BIKE SET, GEEK

$1,588 USD
This MC² bike sets are specially made for those hands-on geeks. It includes a MC² transforming bike frame, a driving wheel with gear box & shifter, and a driven wheel. You may inject your own personality into this MC² bike by putting on all other accessories. We will send out 26" driving wheel by default. If you need 28", no worry, it's same price, but do leave us a message upon ordering.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
2 out of 16 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

MC² BIKE SET, CLASSIC

$3,286 USD
Early birds will be able to get the classic model of MC² transforming bike, which comes with the folding handle bar, hydraulic brakes and upgraded folding pedals. We will send out 26" driving wheel, please let us know if you need 28" at no extra cost.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 8 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

MC² BIKE SET, PREMIUM

$4,068 USD
MC² premium set will pre-install high quality parts from Germany, such as Stem twist & G.1 suspension seatpost, and our unique detachable non-flow through hydraulic brake adapter with quick release. All the accessories will be upgraded, as well as the surface treatment. By default, we will send out 26" driving wheel. You may choose 28" wheel at no extra cost.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

MC² BIKE SET, SUPERIOR

$4,998 USD
To appreciate your support, on top of the MC² premium bike set, you only need to pay $930 more to own the foldable recumbent saddle, which worth $1200++.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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