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MN02 Bonanza

Bicycle
1999
Artist/Maker
Biomega (designed for)
Marc Newson (designed by)
Place of origin
Denmark

Wide, Z-shaped frame with the name ‘Biomega’ moulded into the top bar. The top bar is angled slightly downward from the stem to the seat post, and the chain stay is angled upward from the front derailleur to the rear derailleur. The fork and seat post are silver, polished aluminium. The rubber tyres, handlebars, and seat are black.

Object details

Category
Transport
Object type
Bicycle
TitleMN02 Bonanza (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Metal, rubber, aluminium
Metal
Rubber
Aluminium
Brief description
‘MN02 Bonanza’ bicycle for the Danish company Biomega designed by Marc Newson in 1999.
Physical description
Wide, Z-shaped frame with the name ‘Biomega’ moulded into the top bar. The top bar is angled slightly downward from the stem to the seat post, and the chain stay is angled upward from the front derailleur to the rear derailleur. The fork and seat post are silver, polished aluminium. The rubber tyres, handlebars, and seat are black.
Gallery label
This object sits in the "Consumption and Identity" section of the Design 1900-Now gallery opened in June 2021

Harder, better, faster. stronger

As personal incomes have grown, the way people spend their money and free time has shifted. In response, designers an =d brands have created high-performance products suited to new sports activities and aspirational lifestyles. Fibreglass skis have brought increased lightness, speed and flexibility to skiers. Similarly, thanks to high-tech innovation, the UVU running jacket offers protection in weather conditions ranging from -40°C to +40°C and makes no rustling noise when worn. Playing into a desire for exclusivity, the Biomega bike features a single piece, thermo-formed aluminium frame. Designed by Mark Newson and expensive to produce, only 50 were made.

Monocoque single-speed bicycle
MN01, about 1999
Designed by Marc Newson
Manufactured by Biomega, Denmark
Thermo-formed aluminium, metal and bicycle
components
Given by Paul Rothwell
Museum no. CD.19-2020
Credit line
Given by Paul Rothwell
Collection
Design, Architecture and Digital Department
Accession number
CD.19-2020

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Record createdSeptember 28, 2020
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1543015/mn02-bonanza-bicycle-marc-newson/
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