VELO SOCK's unique properties set it apart from other bicycle storage solutions. The cover cocoons the bike frame and tires in a super-stretchy, beautifully designed cover that holds dirt inside, at the bottom, while your space stays neat and tidy. It fits 99% of adult bicycles and is made from one of the most stretchy fabrics in the market (90% Polyester, 10% Spandex) with a rubber thread. The design is made in sublimation print, and the cover designs are inspired by contemporary trends, sports, and nature.
The VELO SOCK is not just about function; it's about form too. Its dimensions are Wight 1460 mm x Depth 10 mm x Height 60 mm, making it compact and easy to store when not in use. The cover is also easy to use. Simply place the front wheel of your bike inside the VELO SOCK, then pull the sock back, up, and around the pedals and the back wheel. Removing the VELO SOCK is even easier – push the bike forward, and the sock will easily slip off.
The project started in February 2013 and finished in May 2014. The challenge was to create a product form for a one-piece design with no zippers, clips, or fasteners to get stuck on bicycle parts and to find the most stretchy fabric in the market to fit all adult bicycles. But Gvido Bajars and his team overcame these challenges, resulting in a product that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing.
VELO SOCK is not just a product; it's a patented invention. It holds several patents in different jurisdictions, including the European Union, Russia, USA, Japan, Latvia, Norway, South Korea, Singapore, and China. This is a testament to the innovative nature of the product and the intellectual prowess of its designer, Gvido Bajars.
VELO SOCK's design excellence has not gone unnoticed. It was awarded the Golden A' Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Award in 2017. This award is granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. They are venerated products and bright ideas that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.
In conclusion, VELO SOCK is more than a bicycle storage solution. It's a design marvel that combines form and function in a way that enhances the aesthetics of any space it occupies. It's a testament to the innovative spirit of its designer, Gvido Bajars, and a shining example of how design can solve everyday problems in a beautiful and elegant way.
Project Designers: Gvido Bajars
Image Credits: Gvido Bajars
Project Team Members: Gvido Bajars
Project Name: VELO SOCK
Project Client: Gvido Bajars