I’ve already written about Bamboo Bikes in the context of the Bamboo Bike Project put on by Columbia University’s Earth Institute. That project trains bike builders in Africa to build inexpensive bamboo bikes for the people who don’t have other transportation, but are in need of it for access to work, trading, food, and water. That, [...]
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Custom Art for the Bike
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Part of the cool thing about cycling is that it lets you express yourself in endless ways. You can express your concern for the environment by riding places that you would normally drive. You can express your artistic taste by picking a frame you like, and adding colored bar tape or grips, pedals, lights, or [...]
261 Bicycles, 66 Locks
Monday, October 26th, 2009
The Oakland Tribune’s online edition sucked me in last Thursday with the headline “Bike Thefts on the Rise, Police Say.” I seem to have a thing for reporting depressing bike news lately, so I thought I’d see just what the Oakland Tribune had to say.
The overall message was that in bike thefts have been on [...]
Coolest Light Ever: MonkeyLectric
It’s so cool when an awesome thing happens in the town you live in. Especially if it’s bike related!
I’m new to Emeryville, but I have some city pride, already! I’m volunteering on a candidate’s campaign for City Council (she wants more bike paths!), and I support local businesses. So when I found out about MonkeyLectric, [...]
Need a Headset? Check out Velo Orange
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
I’m not sure if I’ve shared the tragedy that was visited upon two of my bikes when I first moved to California, but now seems like as good a time as any to explain.
You see, I got a job here in the Bay Area at the same time as my very good college friend, Karleen, [...]
Shabby Bikes Don’t Get Stolen
I don’t know if it’s true that shabby bikes don’t get stolen, but UK-based desinger Dominic Wilcox doesn’t think they do. He’s created what could be a pretty cool item, if it works.
His anti-theft decals give you clean, shiny frame an “appearance of shabbyness” to prevent potential thieves from recognizing their value. It’s long been [...]