Gallery: A Slick New Bike With Buzzing Handlebars That Give You Directions

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    Portland design studio Industry created the Solid bike as part of the Bike Design Contest.
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    The bike is made from 3-D printed titanium and hand crafted by the bike builders over at Ti Cycles.
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    Solid's main feature is its connectivity. You connect to apps (My Bike and My City) via bluetooth. The apps offer information on bike upkeep and suggest paths around the city like a digital tour guide.
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    All of the bike's cables and wires are routed inside the frame, giving it a seamless, streamlined appearance.
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    The 3-D printed handlebars buzz with integrated haptics, guiding you to your destination without having to look at your phone.
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    Electronic shifter.
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    The bike being constructed.
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    The bike's electronics are powered by a Dynamo---all you have to do is pedal.
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