Winners of the International Bike Design Competition announc

[clackers]

"A thumb-operated hydraulic brake system, a rear light which projects onto the rider’s back to maximise visibility and a bamboo transporter bike for isolated communities were among 10 prize-winning design concepts celebrated at the International Bike Design Competition on Tuesday."

Some things you may not see at your LBS this Christmas ...



http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/w ... ced-36767/

[bigfriendlyvegan]

"A thumb-operated hydraulic brake system, a rear light which projects onto the rider’s back to maximise visibility and a bamboo transporter bike for isolated communities were among 10 prize-winning design concepts celebrated at the International Bike Design Competition on Tuesday."

Some things you may not see at your LBS this Christmas ...



http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/w ... ced-36767/

I see something similar to this at the fruit and veg markets every Saturday, but with bits of wood rather than bamboo.

[Marto]

I like it, but the seat looks a bit too happy.

[warthog1]

I liked this comment on the bike light;


Chris Bass

Posted Wed 20 Mar, 12:44 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate

If the glow rider could project a bat symbol onto my back i'd be all over that!!

[clackers]

Opens up all sorts of advertising possibilities, Warthog ... "Back off a metre, Warney!" on the jersey courtesy of TAC, "This junk in the trunk made possible by KFC" on the bib shorts, etc.

[warthog1]

Opens up all sorts of advertising possibilities, Warthog ... "Back off a metre, Warney!" on the jersey courtesy of TAC, "This junk in the trunk made possible by KFC" on the bib shorts, etc.