Cardboard bike by Izhar Gafni

More infos: www.technologicvehicles.com/en...
Partners of the project: www.erb.co.il/en/

[@letsif]

Gives the word "recycling" new meaning.

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

Ha...Ha...Ha...!!!

[@DZM0N]

11 years later and still the coolest project discovered on KZbin👍 and the fact that his wife was supportive of him throughout the trials and errors of this build was even more heartwarming. Whatever he’s doing now, no doubt his cardboard artwork is praised by artist worldwide👍

[@joeeastman]

I once worked at a corrugated mfg company as a package designer and thought about all the cool things that I could design from cardboard. I thought about a hang glider, which would have been cool but never got to make it reality. A bike never crossed my mind and I have to say that I am impressed! Good job!

[@stevenleffanue]

Absolutely wonderful! Moreover I admire Izhars' passion and dedication especially when his wife said "if you not going to try it then your going to drive the whole family crazy". Its definitely in your blood Izhar :)

[@sweettangerine100]

This is great!!!! My husband was an electronic and mechanical design engineer who designed neat items. We need more people like this. My husband has a patent we hope to get made. So, quit making negative comments.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Engineers told him it wasn't possible. What school(s) are putting out engineers that think like that. That to me is a problem. This guy is living ingenuity !

[@lpoessy]

Amazing, the possibilities your cardboard bike can bring for underprivileged countries is endless. I hope you've already been approached by the right people to get the wheels turning! Simply awesome!

[@MrUltraworld]

Very creative. And at $20, this puts bicycles into the hands of most every child. A great use of recycled materials. We need minds like this in other industries.

[@TheChristianTodd]

If you can read this, you sir are a genius. I've made many costumes with cardboard and dream of making a boat, but this shows just how versatile the stuff really is in the right hands. Hats off to you, incredible :)

[@fingerhorn4]

Usually I find "concept" bikes ridiculous and pointless, but this is something special. Very clever, inexpensive, beautiful use of recycled material and inspired idea. Kudos!

[@sergiooliveira7226]

You are fantastic, Mr. Gafni

[@mgabbard]

The potential applications of the processes he created to make this bike work (strength, water resistance, etc.) are going to change the world. Brilliant!

[@yumeteor]

This is one of the best ideas I have seen in a very long time. I love it I hope that he is able to market it around the world.

[@Demelza12345]

There are so many possibilities. Tandem bikes, wheel chairs, kid's scooters, walkers for elderly, baby joggers, sports equipment for physically disabled people!!!! I am sure this genius can do anything with cardboard.

[@ms.g9471]

he should win an award for this, amazing!!!

[@andrew_ortega89]

Watching this in 2022 and still thinking it's a great concept. Looking forward to the great days when all this will come true.

[@dnsoft]

Unbelievable things happens when you still young in your mind! Simply Great!

[@ajiepjuddin6427]

such a brilliant idea n thanks to his wife...

[@babygandhi9728]

Ajiep Juddin Izhar says, " What I like about it the most, it's made out of cardboard". I love it, my favorite video of the day!.

[@leethompson211]

"It's made out of Cardboard". Nuf said. Do it yourself could be a little tricky, but this guy deserves business JUST for thinking it up, and assisting him by purchasing the product can help other creators in knowing that CREATING "IS" worth the effort.

[@johnromberg]

Rim brakes and everything! I'm thoroughly impressed!

[@ariesfairies]

There was a link in the description. go to "projects" and you'll find more info on the product, how much they intend to sell it etc. If you email the company I'm sure they can talk to you about it.

[@shakaama]

everything is about systems. I'm a web designer. When I started, I was slow as hell. But, over time, I developed systems, got better tools, refined my "process". This is the r&d phase of anything. I guarantee, this guy could probably pop out a bike, lickity split, now, where at first he didn't even believe it was possible before and didn't even know how to approach it. But, now he has a system down and can make it faster / cheaper.

[@AvacadosEtc]

There are literally millions of people,in countries where buying a regular bike just isnt an option, who might now be able to travel faster and further than they could without it. Thats pretty damn wonderful!

[@tomiiga]

Me dio un escalofrio al ver este video, es simplemente perfecto y me enamore de ese señor. Larga vida al inventor!!

[@ariesfairies]

Inspirational! I love it!

[@GusPacheco09]

Wow Honestly for $20 or even $30 to $40, this will sell and be a major game changer. Easy, quick, and cheap short run transportation

[@green7e]

this is a great idea, a great technological development, hope many people buy your bikes

[@TheseHazelBangs]

It is people like this guy that the world needs! I actually never thought about the impact that a bike's material makes on the environment and this is is just genius. Seriously amazing. I'd buy one.

[@PositiveLastAction]

what a great invention! How could anyone dislike this?? Must be Hamas or Iranians.

[@Krish_van]

Such a creative approach

[@CanalUniversoBardog]

E ainda o pneu não fura!!! Genio demais..........

[@INTERNATIONALvids]

Prototypes are rarely 'cheap' and often take time to build. For example, a functioning Honda Civic prototype costs in the millions, but a production Civic, almost identical is a tiny fraction of that cost due to economies of scale.

[@aavillagomez]

I love it. Ingenuity at its finest.

[@shamsllb1042]

Most of innovation in our universe from tiny Isreal.Greetings from India

[@calmanny]

Game changer Good deed for the world, Good JOB sir we need you in America.

[@HareDeLune]

Excellent! There is nothing new under the Sun, however. I saw a magazine article about ten years ago about a man who built bikes out of cardboard. His idea was to have a bike that was cheap & disposable, and would not be a big deal if someone stole it. Those bikes weren't nearly so nice looking as this one, though. Also, there is a book from 1970's called: 'Nomadic Furniture' that tells how to make furniture from cardboard.

[@jitterbuba]

We get that kind of cardboard plates together with some photo-polimere sheets as protective material... and I can say they are really strong. This honeycomb structure give it such strenght you wouldn't expect from cardboard... combine it with fiberglass or carbon composite... you could make an airplane out of it.

[@brucepoff1]

jitterbuba Why couldn't you use the same principals of applications and say build prefabricated walls and such and create a kit to build a tiny house ? It would just be on a larger scale . I'd think you would have to use a few laminated beams to use as the main supports in the structure though. It would create a really cheaper way for people to build their own housing !

[@mmisayah]

The exact kind of mentality you have is fuel for the kind of mentality these innovative, dreamers and world changers to their inventions.

[@bzuesprucex]

Bravo Izhar

[@turbosinaboy]

Let's hope this hits Kickstarter soon!

[@hernanvillamil9602]

guy's a genius!! what a creative mind can achieve knows no bounds.

[@SotosH65]

Great idea and conception, even greater result!!

[@Getupanddown]

It can hold against water very well. I read about it more, they said he did a test where he place the bike underwater for several months and it was still strong to ride afterward.

[@dekyno]

You are a freaking GENIUS! I hope you become incredibly wealthy with this idea, these are the kind of ideas we need for the future. Where can I get one???

[@DaveChips]

Impresive!

[@BEnglishSchool]

That is AWESOME! man, I also love your attitude. Have you won any prize for your genius? If not, you should have !

[@GawdMachine]

"In testing the durability of the treated cardboard, Gafni said he immersed a cross-section in a water tank for several months and it retained all its hardened characteristics. Once ready for production, the bicycle will include no metal parts, even the brake mechanism and the wheel and pedal bearings will be made of recycled substances, although Gafni said he could not yet reveal those details due to pending patent issues."

[@SimpleSimonUTubeUser]

Wow, this is the thing that is missed in "Science of sleep" movie. Great job, respect to the author.

[@chronicfish]

The fact that it's made of cardboard.. that ONE man and not a WHOLE line of factory workers.. or even worse, MACHINES.. is making this bicycle from scratch!.. From the design process to the production of it! The fact that it is a labour of love and not your average store bought, mass produced piece of tin crap! the fact that it is ecological.. cheap.. recycable... light... are just a FEW things i find so cool and fantastic about this bike! It's original.. and not another "sheep"!

[@TaYuK0]

That is one THICK piece of cardboard. DANG! He did a really excellent going through the process of making this. I bet it's waterproof and such. It's hard for me to believe if he did the entire bike that he didn't do something like waterproofing it.

[@kungfumaster12]

a man after my own heart... kindred spirit homie.. keep up the great work... :)

[@Yowzoe]

Yeah, maybe a combination of both might be even better. Look forward to seeing these in the marketplace.

[@Ames22]

It's so cool! I saw it at the museum of science and industry. When you see it at first you're like what the heck but then you read that it's made out of cardboard it's just amazing!

[@bigboi45yrs]

the human imagination is something of awe...cannot imagine what else this guy can come up with if he puts his mind to it.perhaps a cardboard RC plane or drone prototype...?

[@DAIMONASTYLE]

He's working for poor...he reminds me Santa Claus!people need guys like him..congratulations!

[@Speeder84XL]

That's impressive! Nice work

[@natipacdraude]

Great JOB!!! Congrats! :)

[@JourneysADRIFT]

Id love to see stress testing. Wouldent want the front post snapping off after a few months going down a hill. But im very interested! And yes everyone. Its fire and water treated. Hes smarter than almost all of us.

[@Abergavenny4Ever]

That's amazing! Very inspiring!

[@Nacim2001]

Simply Amazing!

[@genaroalva]

We need to print this cardboard bike for every child in the world. Fab Labs need to talk with this guy so they can make a revolution: One bike per child!

[@mikev6795]

what a lovely video!!

[@robvlob]

I seen the title and thought I might come up with some smarty comment. And since the box comment is already taken. I'll just say what an amazing feat of engineering

[@darcyfunk]

I wish you every success!

[@BDKesling]

It ships as a flat piece of cardboard, that's the beauty of the idea.

[@Reporterreporter770]

gafni is amazing

[@mvcaribbeanblue]

damn that thing is the bomb!!! Come to Puerto Rico and teach us how to build them!!! We love bikes here!!! :)

[@imseanmross]

Wow, I would have never thought to do that. Good job thinking outside the box! Pun intended ;) Simply amazing, good job Izhar Gafni

[@voteforgoat]

1. Innovation often happens in steps. Frank Gehry made cardboard furniture before building the Guggenheim Bilboa and Disney Hall. This is the 1st cardboard bike- who knows what's next? 2. A cardboard bike can provide a better life. In parts of Africa, bicycle owners double or triple their daily wages because of access to work and education. A conventional bicycle is often too expensive for most people in those villages . 3. It could help reduce the MASSIVE amounts of trash we produce.

[@Ashreinu90]

This is really genius. I think America should buy a bunch and use them for urban transportation like how Holland did. Since they're so cheap to buy and produce, even if they do get stolen it's like, 10$ is stolen. And there are ways to prevent theft on those things. This could really take transportation to a new level. Genius.

[@rspaz7359]

Amazing!

[@PatrikSilveira]

Realmente muito boa sua idéia!

[@MrHairyNeck]

I'd buy one. Or two. This guy should become a multi-millionaire. Love it. And it looks so cool.

[@TheDianedDP]

Izhar, I cant believe after almost 30 years, you appear again... when I think we havent spoken in like 20 years! I love your invention. fantasti, I love the clips of you expkaining about how you developed your idea. Hey is that robot video back from the days of the Korean sneajer manufactirer? Anyway, we are honored to share your invention.Heading over to Indieagogo right now. You deserve everyones support!

[@HareDeLune]

A sheet of heavy corrugated cardboard can support maybe a few pounds on the broad side. On the narrow side (edge), it can support three hundred pounds. Watch the video again. Notice what he says and does at 2:30, how he stands on the side of the bike at 2:45, and shows a car's weight being supported by cardboard at 2:50.

[@Femtophysiker]

your work is admirable...

[@frankiesebadoh]

cant wait to get my hands on one of these!

[@Eric1967fj40]

wow.... well done your one hell of an inventor..

[@ISCMULTIMEDIA]

Absolutely amazing!

[@ChaChoRrom]

Really Amazing!

[@texaswayzz6495]

Thats great! Good Work!

[@Getupanddown]

it coated with lacquer paint. But he also put some extra stuff into the cardboard to make it waterproof and fireproof. one tough bike.

[@dracopresley77]

I want to meet this guy, what a genius, love it!

[@morbidbushido]

God bless your heart....

[@quillber]

i love this man

[@KJane360]

Awesome!! Well done!!

[@BigWaschbaer]

Sprachlos!!! Speechless!!!

[@Angryconsumernerd]

That is like Nobel prize level genius right there ...awesome !

[@oscarsantos2608]

Mr. Gafni show us the bass guitar you made, look really cool!

[@stevenan93]

Yeah unlike major corporations this guy doesnt charge for the innovation behind the work, he just charges for the parts and labor. Good old fashioned business method if you ask me.

[@HLKGames]

Looks like there will be some "build your own bike" kits coming out soon then, where you will be sent a cardboard box, wheels, gears and a chain. Everything else has to be made :)

[@TheGreenPastures]

The World need more people like you. Go Israel!

[@emilioslaughter8742]

bamboo is irregular and has to be made into a bicycle by hand. cardboard is genius. it's light, cheap, and can easily be mass produced

[@xTheMelody]

This is amazing and innovative. I'll also purchase it when if I can.

[@bananahammockohyeah]

As an aspiring engineer... This is truly inspiring.

[@vysloolan]

There I see a GENIUS..Please accept my gratitude.

[@lnm4444]

You could probably get it customized, either by the factory or yourself. Paint it any color, any style, probably even types of bicycle cut to your liking. Maybe down the line there could be newer models with gears and different styles such as mountain bikes. Maybe even one with an electric motor. The possibilities are endless. And for $20. I want one.

[@alecneal]

This man is a delight!

[@TitoMarky]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@morofingo]

wow, awesome! he is inspirations to many people