Small concept bikes apparently on some designers’ minds. Last week we heard about the Bicymple, a small chainless bike. This week we were treated to word on the MiniMum, from Omer Sagiv, a city bike that is crafted from aluminum tubes and which uses a wire cable support with flexible tension to add stability.
The MiniMum used a back pedal break along with a Kevlar belt instead of the chain to reduce maintenance on this city commuter. It is reportedly fixed gear, so we’re not sure how that will manage in traffic, and since this bike doesn’t appear to fold we’re not sure if many office buildings would actually allow riders to bring it in. Continue reading Concept Ride – the MiniMum
As we’ve noted action cameras such as the GoPro are great for providing a way of sharing your experience on video. But what is missing is the ability for you to be in those shots. We’ve seen some devices, such as the XShot Pro Camera Extender as a long handle for users to hold to get into the shot, but this is hardly particle for those on bicycles or motorcycles.
Even when off the grid it is nice to have some portable power to provide some light and even to charge a mobile phone – because you may not want to make a call, but in an emergency it could come in handy. BRIGHT Products has come up with a bright idea with its new solar-powered lamp that could make the kerosene lamp a thing of the past.
The first “high wheel” or “Penny-farthing” bicycles were pretty simple – even if somewhat difficult to ride. These relied on no chain, thus making a simple bike. The designers of the Bicymple likely considered the direct pedal system of the high wheel when creating their “simple bicycle.”
There is always a bump in the road, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel it while riding a bike. In fact two new products may make riders feel fewer bumps and have a smoother ride. These new seats posts work to absorb the bumps.
A bike ride can often turn into a sprint to the finish, but going the distance for the long haul can be a pain in the – well, you know where. But to go the distance without the pain is what Dash Cycles is offering with its Strike 9 saddle that was recently revealed.
Riding a skateboard can be fun, unless you’re riding it to commute somewhere, in which case one foot will probably feel might tired by the time you get to your destination. We’ve seen a lot of efforts to bring some power to the decks, but most require purchasing a brand new board.
You can’t easily fit a square peg in a round hole, but there are times when it isn’t only hip to be square but square is simply better. Our friends at Clean Bottle have kickstarted a new project – via Kickstarter – to bring out a square stainless steel version of the ever easy to clean Clean Bottle.
There is a certain joy that many of us have in riding a bike, but for parents of special needs children riding a bike can often be difficult at best and at other times impossible. The Buddy Bike offers an interesting solution that allows parents to share the joy of cycling with their children.
What lengths will people go to for a cup of coffee in the morning? Graduates from the Royal College of Art have created a street vendor tricycle called the Velopresso that not only uses pedal powers to get to the spot on the corner but also to grind the beans as the wheels turn.
We know what you’re thinking: “It’s 2012 can there really be innovation in mountain bike tires? Seriously!” The answer is yes, there is always innovation, always some improvement. That’s par for the course at Eurobike or Interbike.