Double Victory: vabsRider Wins Gold at the 2024 Good Design Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the vabsRider has been recognised at the prestigious 2024 Good Design Awards, taking home two major accolades:
- 🏆 Gold Winner in Product Design
- 🏆 Green Winner in Engineering Design
These awards are a globally recognised mark of excellence, validating that our split-saddle design meets the highest standards of innovation, functionality, and sustainability.
The "Design Effect" on Rider Wellbeing
The theme for this year's awards was "Design Effect"—focusing on how design transforms lives. The judges recognised the vabsRider not just as a bike part, but as a tool for wellbeing.
Key Benefits Recognised by the Jury
- Return to Cycling: An accessible solution for those who quit riding due to pain.
- Exercise Accessibility: Making active transport viable for all fitness levels.
- Community Connection: Enabling people to join friends and family on rides without fear of discomfort.
- Sustainability: Encouraging cycling as a genuine alternative to cars.
A Collaborative Triumph
This achievement belongs to our entire team, including our engineering partners Whistle Design Group and Philippe Guichard. Their expertise helped translate a radical idea into an award-winning reality.
Winning these awards is just the beginning. It fuels our mission to make pain-free cycling the new global standard.
