Folding Backpack Bicycle

For a portable bike that goes anywhere, look no further than the “Bergmonch”, which is German for “mountain monk”. Simply put, it’s a bike that can be folded up and worn like a backpack, making it ideal camping, hiking, and just about anyone who appreciates a speedy downhill descent. Weighing just 9.5kg, its ingenious design sports a telescoping framework that converts into a downhill bike in just 2-minutes. Continue reading for a video and more information.

“It also features a storage compartment capable of carrying up to 12 liters of supplies, and a helmet net encourages you to bring one along, which is probably a good idea since barreling down a mountain on one of these may get dicey real quick. Fortunately, brakes are included as well,” reports Inhabitat.

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