On the Make blog, Phil Torrone recaps Modern Marvels' top 25 inventions of 2006. Shown here: Matthew C. Grossman's "Shift Bicycle," designed to teach kids how to ride a two wheeler. As the tricycle picks up speed, the rear wheels get closer together, until they merge into a single wheel.
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Reader comment: John says:
In the story posted today is mentioned Matthew Grossman as the sole inventor of the SHIFT Bike. Others were also involved as part of a design project at Purdue, under the guidance of professor Scott Shim and in tandem with alumni Ryan Lightbody. The linked to article in question seems to state that it was designed in Austin, Tx. The original press release for the bike is linked here.
