IKEA is about to practise its furniture design values on the city streets. They recently unveiled a customizable bicycle for both men and women. Although it won’t be available until August, the Sladda bicycle has won the Best of the Best in the famous Red Point Design Award. The Swedish furniture manufacturer has succeeded in striking a tasteful balance between simplicity and practicality..

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At first glance, this neutral Sladda is an ordinary bicycle that can’t be more ordinary, but there are a few insignificant differences that need your careful observation. Unlike the traditional bicycle chain, it is driven by a belt that never rusts and does not need lubrication. Not only won’t it stain your pants, but it won’t get greasy when you repair the chain. And IKEA claims. The body frame is made of aluminium alloy with double coatings to protect the body from damage caused by soil, sweat and scratches. The height of the handle can be adjusted so that anyone over 12 can control it. Sladda also comes with one. The brakes are fitted.

IKEA also added the so-called “one-button replacement” feature to the car. Sladda owners can easily install various accessories according to their own needs. These include shelves, cart baskets, pockets or trailers. IKEA said, “This is a two-round urban mobile solution. It’s like a tablet: thousands of accessories can be used to improve the experience.

According to a spokesman for IKEA, entering the bicycle market is not a ticket game. “IKEA always provides customers with healthy and environmentally friendly products. We will track sales and provide more and more types of bicycles.

In the process of designing the bicycle, IKEA worked with Veryday, a Swedish design studio, to focus on creating a maintenance-free, environmentally friendly and affordable vehicle for urban men and women. How good is the price? According to media reports, Sladda will be listed simultaneously in 28 European countries in August, with IKEA membership price of 499 euros and non-membership price of 699 euros.