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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47 Comments
emmaanna19 daysThis is a cool invention but it doesn't seem very safe. ( I meeeaaannnn no lights, no mirrors [ just saying! ] )
eli123abc20 daysNow people will see this and try to open telecom boxes
jejothedevourer20 daysIt's all fun and games until the bike thieves start following the telecoms box drivers.- jejothedevourer20 daysI saw this on social media! looked very cool and very clever!
colmans20 daysThe future will bring crazy things
zynorah20 daysWowww!! This is sooo cool
guyp12320 daysWow! I would not notice it was a bike from afar!That is so clever!
duckies20 daysWoah! This is so cool. I never knew that was even a thing!
thiago1120 daysBruh it was a secret 🤐 electric bike until now, thieves are now going to be checking telecoms boxes.
3457620 daysIt looks so good and is so cool!
