Redshift Sports’ Switch Aero System: Switch the geometry of a traditional road bike into an aerodynamic triathlon speed machine in mere minutes

Redshift Sports' Switch Aero System


Ever considered getting into triathlons only to be deterred by the thought of adding a new bike to your quiver? The new Switch Aero System from Redshift Sports allows…

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Plume Mudguard: Keep your bike’s profile (and your back) clean with this sleek recoiling fender

Plume Mudguard


Inclement weather and clunky fenders beware: Plume’s new mudguard (a Britishism for fender) will keep cyclists on the road—and dry—no matter what Mother Nature has in mind, all the while keeping the aesthetic of the two-wheeled…

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Link About It: This Week’s Picks: Virgin’s in-flight flirting, Chances With Wolves zine, Time 100 and more in our weekly look at the web

Link About It: This Week's Picks


1. Film Scanning App One of the more clever digital developments in analog photography we’ve seen of late, Android app Helmut allows users to scan processed negatives using just your phone and a simple light box…

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Bent Basket: Help kickstart Faris Elmasu’s elegantly curved plywood bike basket

Bent Basket

First designed as a prototype by Faris Elmasu, Bent Basket found success in hearts of design lovers after going viral in the blogging community. The excitement spurred Elmasu to take the basket to production, an effort that is coming to a head with the recent launch of a Kickstarter…

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The InterLock: An integrated lock and seat post to keep your bicycle secure

The InterLock

While we've seen a variety of solutions to carrying a cumbersome bike lock, like Levi's commuter series, the task is most often a bit of a struggle. Enter the InterLock, an integrated seat post bike lock. Currently on Kickstarter, the device replaces your standard seat post, giving you 40"…

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Dargelos Cycling Accessories: A waxed canvas hip pouch and reflective tassel for safer city cycling

Dargelos Cycling Accessories

Even the coldest of conditions can’t deter a steadfast cyclist. To help make the daily commute safer during dark winter months, Brooklyn-based Dargelos created a line of subtly reflective accessories for the design-conscious cyclist. Entering the portage industry a few years ago, the small studio is now part of…

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Orp Smart Horn: Saving lives with a teched-out bike horn

Orp Smart Horn

Taking back the road one head-turning honk at a time, the Orp Smart Horn hopes to curb biker incidents with a redesign of the classic bike bell. Currently raising funds through Kickstarter, the “Smorn” is the brainchild of Tory Orzeck, founder of Portland’s Fuse industrial design studio, who saw…

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Charge Custom Saddles: Mash up your seat specs with the British bicycle maker’s online platform

Charge Custom Saddles

After dropping Stateside just over a year ago, the UK’s Charge Bikes has continued to impress with a full range of titanium mountain bikes, urban commuters and freestyle fixed gears, not to mention a comprehensive range of components. Today, Charge launches a new online customization platform for their award-winning…

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Sparse: A new, minimal bike light that’s hard to steal

Sparse

Sparse, a start-up brand of cycling lights based in San Francisco, makes a clean and refined product that truly lives up to the company name. The ultra-simple Sparse comes as a tail light and a front, spacer light that replaces a headset spacer to lie just under the stem….

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Sahn Classic: Equestrian-style helmets for the urban bike rider

Sahn Classic

After working for 10 years at Predator creating protective gear for water sports and skateboarding, designer Matt Kelly wanted to work on a different kind of project. Partnering with Sen-Huy Tan, a friend and a noted industry designer, the duo set to work designing a helmet that balanced protection…

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