Whilst snow biking, the bikes do not have a mechanism that make them collapsable thus making them...

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Whilst snow biking, the bikes do not have a mechanism that make them collapsable thus making them hard to store when up the moutain. by Mind Map: Whilst snow biking, the bikes do not have a mechanism that make them collapsable thus making them hard to store when up the moutain.

1. Inspiration

1.1. Skis

1.2. Snowboards

1.3. Bobsleds

1.4. Sledges

1.5. Look at the way that the ski's/snowboards slide along the snow at ease

2. Information

2.1. Size of bike

2.1.1. Fit adults aswell as children

2.1.1.1. Adjustable seats/handlebars for people who are taller/shorter

2.1.2. Shapes

2.1.3. Sizes

2.2. How big the bike should be when folded?

2.2.1. Mechanisms?

2.2.2. Components?

2.3. Materials?

2.3.1. Metals

2.3.1.1. Rusts?

2.3.1.2. Ease of welding?

2.3.2. Waterproof? For when the snow melts

2.3.3. Plastics

2.3.3.1. Durable?

2.3.4. Sustainability

2.3.4.1. Recycle? Reuse? Reduce? Repare?

2.3.5. Lightweight

2.3.5.1. Aluminium

2.3.5.2. Alloys

2.4. Marketing methods

2.4.1. Advertising

2.4.1.1. Internet

2.4.1.2. Magazines/Newspapers

2.4.1.3. Snowboarding/Skiing shops

2.5. Anthropometrics

2.5.1. Age range?

2.5.2. Should I make it adjustable?

2.5.2.1. Locking mechanisms

2.5.2.1.1. Bike seats

2.5.3. Ergonomics

2.5.3.1. Comfort

2.5.3.1.1. Padding

2.5.3.2. Right size/meterials

2.5.3.3. Use an existing bike seat

3. Storage

3.1. Where would you store it?

3.1.1. Backpack

3.1.1.1. Lightweight?

3.1.1.2. Portable?

3.1.1.3. Materials?

3.1.1.3.1. Fabric

3.1.2. Unit