(Infinity) at MINT Gallery

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Answers to the questions you have about my bike

I’ve been riding a Giant Freedom DX for about 5 months now. Here are some common questions I get while out riding.

 

Why's that front hub so big? 

Why’s that front hub so big?
There’s an electric motor in it. A rechargeable lithium ion battery on the back provides pedal assist.

 

Isnt that like cheating?  

Isn’t that like cheating?
Yes, probably. I really just want to ride and this gets me out there more.

 

Do you have to pedal? 

Do you have to pedal?
Yes.

It is decidedly a bicycle and rides like one. There’s no throttle like an electric mo-ped. It is most like those moving sidewalks at the airport, you just go farther faster. As you pedal extra torque naturally matches your work. You can also ride without the battery, and that is a great thing too.

 

How far is your commute to work? 

How far is your commute to work?
8 miles each way.

 

How long does the battery last? 

How long does the battery last?
There’s three settings: economy, normal and sport. The economy gives you less juice but lasts longer. Sport is at the opposite end, more assist, less distance.

I would say I average about 45 miles per charge riding around Atlanta adjusting between the three according to terrain.

 

Why did you decide on the Giant Freedom bike over other electric bikes? 

Why did you decide on the Giant Freedom bike over other electric bikes?
I think Giant has produced a smart ride that doesnt look like it should be roving on Mars.

I wanted an integrated system, not an after-market add-on. I read some reviews and most were favorable. Bikes only available in Europe looked great, but I really wanted to test ride one before purchasing. A local dealer was a must for me.

 

How do you charge the batteries?

How do you charge the batteries?
The batteries are removable, which is great if you want to chain up somewhere else while you charge the battery.

 

The Giant Freedom DX has two batteries. 

Complaints?
The panniers are too small.

NOT•A•CLOCK at ArtHouse June 26, 2009



I’m showing a collection of NOT•A•CLOCKs at ArtHouse in Castleberry Hill. The project is something I’ve been working on for a year now, and have gotten contributions from a wide array of artists. I’m excited to have these on public display. To have a look by appointment, you can contact ArtHouse directly or me.

“Untitled” by Jason Drakeford, NOT•A•CLOCK series




NOT•A•CLOCK is a light display for 35mm slides. It doesn’t care that you have an iPhone or an RSS feed. It lights up, it’s delightfully analog.



I’ve invited artists to use the display as a canvas for their own work. Each has contributed images from their personal collection for display in a NOT·A·CLOCK. I’ve converted their images to slides and made two sets of NOT·A·CLOCKs. One is for the artist, the other is to show in galleries. My goal is to sell these works to collectors so I can produce more.



Artists who have contributed to the project include:

Marc Kremers – London, www.tex-server.org, www.thedigitalclub.net

David Horvitz – NYC, www.davidhorvitz.com, www.asdfmakes.com

Jason Drakeford – Atlanta, www.jasondrakeford.com

Wade Thompson – NYC, www.sonandsons.com

Jason Scott Kofke – Atlanta, www.jasonkofke.com

Mike Plymale – Atlanta,  www.mikeplaymal.com


Justin Van Hoy – Los Angeles, www.thedutchpress.com

Drew Dominey – Atlanta, www.adultswim.com

See some of the work at notaclock.com

“Survey of Seven Devices Built for the Transcription of Human Thought” by Jason Scott Kofke, NOT•A•CLOCK series

MA09 Guidebook on Issuu

MA Guide

Go big.

These some spreads from the guidebook for Modern Atantla’s Design is Human event. Find out more here.

This is the accumulation of a lot of work by a lot of good people. Hope to see you there.

MA09 / Design is Human / Event Home Tour / May 12-17

MA_09

MA is Modern Atlanta. 2009’s modern home tour and week of design events is being held May 12-17. This year also includes some film screenings including Koolhaas Houselife and Gary Hustwit’s Objectified. The launch event this year will be held at the new White Provision building in West Midtown. Check the full schedule of nightly events is found on the MA website. Hope to see you there!

CHIRP for spring



Grab the latest CHIRP mix here: http://chirp.byrdhouse.com



Covert art by Drew Dominey.

Slapping the Cowboy

Yellafelldotcom

We just launched a new site celebrating the yellow-clad hero of pressure treated pine: YellaFella, Yellawood’s ambassador of quality building products. Be sure to check out the "Fight the Bad Guy" part if you’re having a tough week and need someone to take it out on. YellaFella launched his first series of commercials about his Adventures in Rotwood. We produced the website over a few short months, working with actors, musicians, cowboys, animators and the 3d effects gurus- The Westside Collective. I helped with art direction and the flash. Aaron did the front-end design work. Check out YellaFella.com

CHIRP Fall 2008

Chirp

This season’s CHIRP mix is out. The cover art is done by the talented Mick Bailey. Get the Chirp Fall edition now.