Looping Bike (Science Center Exhibit)

A Looping Bike is a specialized interactive exhibit frequently found in science centers and museums worldwide. It is designed to demonstrate principles of physics, such as gravity, centripetal force, and the conversion of kinetic energy. The exhibit typically consists of a bicycle secured within a large circular metal rail, allowing the rider to pedal fast enough to perform a full vertical loop.

These exhibits are not mass-produced consumer goods but are custom-engineered installations. They are manufactured by various specialized firms that design science museum hardware, such as Bruns in the Netherlands, Huettinger in Germany, or other regional exhibit fabrication companies. Ownership typically resides with the hosting science center or educational foundation, while the intellectual and technical design originates from the specialist engineering firms commissioned for the project. The manufacturing and assembly usually take place in the country of the engineering firm or at the installation site.