The Bicymple: A Bike So Strange, You’ll Want to Ride It on a Dare
Welcome to what may become a recurring series: The Weird World of Bikes . Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of quirky inventions in the cycling world—but few are as strange, simple, and oddly charming as the Bicymple . I never did follow through with a full series before, but since this post has gained traction on Google, it’s time to give it a proper refresh. Let’s dive back in. What Exactly Is the Bicymple? The name says it all— Bicycle + Simple = Bicymple. This unusual bike ditches the chain entirely and runs on a direct-drive system, meaning the pedals are mounted directly over the rear wheel, powering it without the usual tangle of gears and derailleur. No chain means no grease, no gear maintenance, and no derailleur issues. It’s simplicity in motion. At first glance, the Bicymple looks like something you’d sketch in a notebook during a boring meeting: a small front wheel, a larger rear wheel, and pedals positioned directly above that rear wheel. The upright riding posture, s...
