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Biomega is a Copenhagen-based, Danish brand of designer bicycles. It is known for engaging international designers from outside the bicycle industry—including Marc Newson, Ross Lovegrove^[1] and Karim Rashid— in designing its products.^[2] In addition to producing bikes under its own name, Falcon produces bicycles under a joined brand with Puma AG.

Biomega bicycles are represented in the design collections of both MOMA, SFMOMA and the Sir Terrence Conran Foundation Collection.^[3]

History

Biomega was established in 1998 by former university classmates Jens Martin Skibsted and Elias Grove Nielsen.^[2]

Technology

Biomega makes both shaft-driven bicycles and bamboo bicycles.

References

^ "ross lovegrove: 'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09". designboom. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
^ ^a ^b "Superformer". Wired. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
^ "Biomega og cyklerne". Ingeniøren. Retrieved 2010-04-26.

External links

Official website
Copenhagen. Life. Cycle. by Biomega m short film/advert directed by Mikael Colville-Andersen

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[1] "ross lovegrove: 'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09". designboom. Retrieved 2010-04-26.

[wired-2] "Superformer". Wired. Retrieved 2010-04-16.

[3] "Biomega og cyklerne". Ingeniøren. Retrieved 2010-04-26.

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 [[File:Biomega ams mens 8sp.jpg|thumb|right|Biomega ams mens 8sp]]
 [[File:Biomega Bamboo Bike 3.jpg|thumb|right|Biomega [[Bamboo bicycle]]]]
 '''Biomega''' is a [[Copenhagen]]-based, [[Denmark|Danish]]  brand of [[Cycle chic|designer bicycles]]. It is known for engaging international designers from outside the bicycle industry&mdash;including [[Marc Newson]], [[Ross Lovegrove]]<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/6275/ross-lovegrove-the-bamboo-bicycle-for-biomega-at-milan-design-week-09.html|title=
- ross lovegrove: 'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09|publisher=designboom|accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref> and  [[Karim Rashid]]&mdash; in designing its products.<ref name=wired>{{citeweb|url=http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.10/biomega_pr.html|title=Superformer |publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|accessdate=2010-04-16}}</ref>
+ ross lovegrove: 'the bamboo' bicycle for biomega at milan design week 09|publisher=designboom|accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref> and  [[Karim Rashid]]&mdash; in designing its products.<ref name=wired>{{citeweb|url=http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/8.10/biomega_pr.html|title=Superformer |publisher=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|accessdate=2010-04-16}}</ref> In addition to producing bikes under its own name, Falcon produces bicycles under a joined brand with [[Puma AG]].
 Biomega bicycles are represented in the design collections of both [[Museum of Modern Art|MOMA]], [[San Francisco Museum of Modern Art|SFMOMA]] and the Sir Terrence Conran Foundation Collection.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://ing.dk/artikel/65237-biomega-og-cyklerne|title=Biomega og cyklerne|publisher=Ingeniøren|accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref>
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 ==History==
 Biomega was established in 1998 by former university classmates [[Jens Martin Skibsted]] and Elias Grove Nielsen.<ref name=wired/>
-About Biomega
-Biomega is a premium urban bicycle brand, alone in its category. Biomega designs and develops bicycles and related accessories. Biomega are committed to creating a paradigm shift in the way society imagines transportation by making ‘furniture for urban locomotion’, developing bicycles so beautiful that they compete directly with cars and imbue our cities with new meaning. Biomega brings social innovation, design thinking and urban lifestyle to the world of bicycles, that start in urban functionality and ends in high design. The brand features collaborations with PUMA and renowned designers such as Marc Newson, KiBiSi and Ross Lovegrove. The company, which was founded in 1998, distributes its products in more than 20 countries with Biomega's headquarters based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with US headquarters in Silicon Valley.  For more information, please visit the website www.biomega.com.
 ==Technology==
+Biomega makes both [[shaft-driven bicycle]]s and [[bamboo bicycle]]s.
-Biomega makes traditional and recently introduced the OKO electric bicycle. The Biomega OKO electric bicycle has been designed for the highest of performance while being truly accommodating to a busy urban lifestyle. The OKO is a uniquely lightweight and highly practical city pedelec with a fashionable twist which will undoubtedly make heads turn it its direction.
-The OKO bridges the heritage of the Biomega portfolio from Marc Newson’s SYD bike to the Biomega NYC bike, providing a new typology by merging some of their visual qualities to form an innovative statement to the growing Biomega portfolio.
-Through original patented technology, this super-strong, carbon-fiber frame comes fitted with integrated front and rear fenders, a natural extension of the original diamond frame design. Combining the very best materials, Biomega also stays true its heritage by incorporating a Gates Carbon belt drive and in-hub shifters.
-The ingeniousness of the OKO has only been possible due to the highly successful and continuing collaboration between Danish design group KiBiSi and Biomega, extending the portfolio further with the most expensive and exciting development project yet. The OKO appearance takes inspiration from traditional fuel powered two-wheeled motorized vehicles, but is powered by a super-efficient, non-polluting, and light-weight 350 watt geared hub motor.
-“This is by far the most ambitious urban mobility project Biomega has undertaken to-date, eclipsing even the original Marc Newson bicycle. This is truly an expression of Biomega’s ethos, where cutting-edge commuter technology meets high-level design. I hope savvy commuters will indulge and travel even further every day with a sense of tranquility and comfort” said designer and founder, Jens Martin Skibsted.
-Bringing a state-of-the-art and efficient electric bicycle to the market, has been a truly international undertaking, tapping into talent from Denmark, France, South Korea and China, making the OKO ideally suited for the global urban commuter, wherever those streets may be.
-OKO Technical Specifications:
-•	Unique and sleek design - carbon frame and fork with integrated fenders
-•	One of the lightest e-bikes – under 41 lbs including fenders
-•	Perfect balance - the center of gravity is perfectly centered in the middle of the bike
-•	Efficient - it rides like a normal bike if you do not use the power assistance
-•	Integrated - battery pack in top tube, motor in front wheel hub, with gears in the rear hub
-•	Three levels of assistance – Normal, Economy and Boost modes
-•	Autonomy - up to 40 miles depending on riding style and type of ride
-•	Tires - 26"  by 2.00 wide tires – puncture resistant with a comfort ride
-•	Brakes -Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
-•	Drive - Maintenance free Gates Carbon belt drive with choice of two or eight speeds
-•	Top Speed - 20mph
-•	Battery - Samsung cells, 36 volt, 9.9 Ah, Lithium-ion
-•	Motor – 350 watt geared hub motor
-•	Handlebar - Biomega aluminum riser handlebar
-•	Stem - Biomega aluminum stem
-•	Saddle - Biomega saddle in black with embossed Biomega logo
-•	Size – S 17.71” (45cm), M 19.68” (50cm) and L 21.65 (55cm)
-•	Weight - 41 lbs
-•	MSRP – $2295 (SRAM automatic 2 speed or $2695 (Shimano Alfine 8 speed)
 ==References==