The design of this new bicycle, especially for those with little storage space, has the scope to revolutionise cycling as living spaces get smaller and the roads more clogged with traffic.
Okay, so if you're a serious cyclist who spends a lot of money on bikes and kit, this machine won't immediately appeal to you.
But more and more commuters are taking to two wheels to beat the traffic on our congested streets.
At the same time, modern living is becoming higher density than ever, with apartments and many houses getting smaller and smaller.
This ground breaking invention just may be about to revolutionise commuter cycling forever
In many modern dwellings there is simply no room to store bikes indoors and facilities provided in underground car parks often prove a thieves paradise.
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Enter the 'Corridor Bike'.
The bike was launched during the recent Dutch Design Week at the Design Academy Eindhoven graduation show.
The main behind the idea, designer David Roman, said the bike was made from light-weight aluminium and designed so it could be easily carried into smaller properties.
“As cities are growing in popularity, housing is becoming increasingly compact and journeys more local,” he said.
“The majority of bicycles however, are still designed from a suburb point of view where you have the luxury of a shed or a garden to store your bicycle.
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“Corridor is designed for cities while preserving a rich cycling experience.
“It has a special semi-foldable frame which is easy to carry inside, to store, and which provides smart storage capabilities during journeys.”
The ‘Corridor Bicycle’ is still in its prototype phase. If it was merged with an electric bike, Roman could be onto a real winner.
This is the corridor bike with its design features in evidence; the handlebars flush with the wall and pedals folded in as the bike hangs neatly on the wall.
Great for all those small trips, like nipping down to the shops.
The 'fold away' nature of the pedals and bars achieves the kind of space saving that would make a big difference in a small town house or apartment.
Designer David Roman with his pride and joy.
The bike hangs on the way off this neat little bracket.
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