Cyclists who are unlucky enough to live in snowy climates will tell you just how hard it is to get around on two wheels when your city is buried in heaps of snow. Turkish firm Venn Design Consultancy came up with a slightly insane – but still all-around appealing – solution.

It’s simply and appropriately called ‘Sno.’ The bike features a ski in the front where a wheel would normally sit. On the back, dual wheels are given more traction with some heavy-duty treads for getting through slick patches.

A minimalist design makes the Sno look futuristic in a post-apocalyptic sort of way. The frame sports an unusual Z-shaped formation which would probably undermine the strength and durability of the bike, particularly when riding over rough terrain.

Sno is definitely a cool-looking concept, even if doesn’t seem completely possible to make it into an actual product someday. We’re still waiting for a viable non-motorized way to get around in the winter that doesn’t involve trudging through snow and slush on foot.

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Super-portable bikes are nothing new. If anything, we’re flooded with concepts and with actual purchasable bikes. But the Kit Bike from Lucid Design is different enough to catch the eye.

The bike is a lightweight, hollow-tube cycle that snaps together quickly and easily. Simple twist joints hold the tubes together and, with a little practice, you can assemble or disassemble it in minutes.

But here’s where the really interesting part of the design comes in. With most folding bikes, the frame can easily fold up but then you’ve still got to carry the wheels around with you. The Kit Bike comes with a handsome leather backpack that holds all of the bike’s parts, including the wheels.

There are three compartments in the bag: the center is for the frame parts, and the two outer pockets hold the wheels. The whole thing straps onto your back so you can easily carry it around on the street, on the trail, or on public transport. The design is in the concept stage and might need some further refinement (a more stable frame would be nice), but it’s got serious promise.

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