Inter Bike: The Versatile Urban Bike

A Single Bike for Every Activity

There is a growing trend of bike riders in urban areas using bikes for commuting, leisure, and exercise. Tong Jin Kim, the designer behind Inter Bike, recognized the need for a versatile bike that could adapt to any activity and road condition.

Inter Bike, designed by Tong Jin Kim, is an urban bike with interchangeable wheels, allowing users to easily adjust to different road conditions and activities. Targeted towards young professionals with urban lifestyles, this bike offers a quick and intuitive pressure fit system for exchanging the wheels.

Unlike other bikes in the market, Inter Bike stands out with its unique feature of interchangeable wheels. This allows riders to effortlessly switch between wheels suitable for commuting, leisurely rides, or intense exercise sessions. The bike's easy pressure fit system ensures a seamless and hassle-free process.

With a similar size, weight, and construction structure as regular consumer road bikes, Inter Bike offers the same ergonomics as most bikes on the market. This means that users do not have to go through a steep learning curve to ride the bike. It provides a familiar and comfortable riding experience for riders of all skill levels.

The design of Inter Bike focuses on the user's lifestyle, providing a versatile solution for urban dwellers who want a single bike that can adapt to their various activities. Whether it's commuting to work, enjoying a leisurely ride in the park, or engaging in intense exercise sessions, Inter Bike is the perfect companion.

The project to develop Inter Bike started in February 2016 in West Lafayette, IN, and was completed in August 2016. Tong Jin Kim's innovative design earned Inter Bike the Bronze A' Design Award in the Vehicle, Mobility, and Transportation Design category in 2017. This prestigious award recognizes designs that demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and a commitment to improving quality of life.

Inter Bike is a testament to the power of design to enhance everyday experiences. With its interchangeable wheels and user-centric approach, this urban bike offers a seamless and adaptable riding experience for the modern city dweller.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Tong Jin (TJ) Kim
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Tong Jin Kim, 2016
Project Team Members: Tong Jin (TJ) Kim
Project Name: "Inter Bike"
Project Client: Tong Jin (TJ) Kim


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