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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Green Bike!

For years, people said he never would. However, the inventor Izhar Gafni used his own money, resources, and what he calls "intuition" to build a bicycle almost entirely out of cardboard.
It took four years and six prototypes to finish his bike Gafni. Her story and video posted on Vimeo that went viral. Izzy, as it is called, became the internet sensation
With its ability obtained a lightweight cardboard box, waterproof and recyclable cyclists capable of supporting up to 225 kilos in weight. A big size cardboard bike weighs about 10 kilos and, according to Izzy, never require adjustments or repairs.
Una bicicleta de cartón y llantas recicladas 'revolucionan' el transporte}

Thanks : CNN

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    1. Well, I can't say cause I didn't write the article, but I think my partner meant "her" as in "the bike". I guess it's a she. Well, it could also be a typo, if it is, I'll make sure to have it corrected.

      Thanks for your visit,
      Luigi P

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