The bicycle is a design of such efficiency that it no longer has any need to evolve, but that is not to say there is no desire for new takes on bike accessories. A range of beautifully simple and elegant extras for bicycles by Italian design students showcases a fresh approach to bike lighting, mudguards, bottle holders and bells. Brake…
Given that its price, range and usability makes an electric bicycle the most practical option for those wanting the benefits of a battery-powered vehicle today, it’s perhaps surprising that only 25,000 were sold here last year – less than one per cent of all bikes sold in Britain. However, these relatively modest sales could be a thing of the past…
Figures released this week suggest Britain is an increasingly peaceful society, but assault by a complete stranger is still occurs with alarming regularity, especially on the road. Friction between cyclists and motorists has occurred since cars first took to the roads and now a growing number attach cameras to their bikes and helmets to record evidence if they are hit…
Roads have a social hierarchy of their own; generally speaking, the bigger the vehicle the more superior the attitude of the driver, but if you want to be as lofty as possible, ride a bicycle. A 15-ft tall bicycle. Richie Trimball created STOOPIDTALL for the CicLAvia event earlier this year in Los Angeles and as a dry run for an…
Clever innovation or just hot air? A new design of pneumatic bicycle seat aims to solve the problem of numbness and discomfort once and for all. A lot of rubbish is talked about bicycle seats and it’s usually because someone is trying to pedal a revolutionary new design. Although there’s much to be said for choosing a design that suits…
09/04/13
