We invite you to take a journey into the past. Concept 1865, an e-velocipede developed by BASF and DING3000, looks back to the design of e-bikes through the lens of 1865, the year BASF was founded and the period when the pedal-driven velocipede helped shape modern bicycle development. The project reimagines a 19th-century bicycle as a contemporary e-bike. Concept 1865 keeps the scale, geometry, and character of the historic model, but replaces much of the old wood-and-metal construction with advanced materials and electric assistance. The result is far more comfortable than the early bicycles of the 19th century. The unequal wheel sizes remain one of the most recognizable features of the velocipede.
E-bike design inspired by the velocipede
Translated literally, "velocipede" means "swift foot." The e-bike Concept 1865 represents a synthesis of past, present, and future. The hub motor is mounted in the rear wheel, while the larger front wheel is driven by the crank. Chain, derailleur, and coaster brake are absent, yet functionality is not compromised. The electric bicycle is equipped with modern technology for relaxed cycling, and the removable battery bag is integrated into the e-bike system.
Battery power for Concept 1865
Thin LED light guides are integrated into the bicycle fork. Many components, including the frame and chassis parts, are made from different advanced BASF materials with distinctive properties and growing importance. In this way, BASF shows how these materials can be used in the bicycle industry under the theme "Rethinking Materials"
. Only the axles, brakes, and motor are made of metal.
Removable seat
Designer e-bike
Concept 1865 electric velocipede by BASF and DING3000
Velocipede with electric motor – Concept 1865
E-bike Design – Elegant Silhouette
Intense blue handles
Crank
Low-maintenance tires
Electric motor on the rear wheel
BASF pedelec electric bike
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
