A-bike Electric is a light, compact electric bike with a telescopic folding style that makes it small enough to fit into a duffel bag. The original A-Bike concept was created by British inventor Sir Clive Sinclair, which features the same distinct, lightweight, compact frame, but comes with an electric motor. The electric power assistance automatically… Continue reading A-bike Electric: The World’s Smallest Compact E-Bike
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Human Head Helmets
Dubai-based digital designer Jyo John Mullor has created a series of custom-made motorcycle helmets that looks like shaved heads. The design project has received lots of appreciations from people around the world. Some manufactures have even shown interest in launching a line of helmets under this design umbrella. via: Designboom
The Hövding: A Second-Generation Inflatable Bike Helmet
Swedish company Hövding has created the second-generation inflatable bike helmet for cyclists with an active motion sensors to detect impact that deploys in 0.1 seconds. The airbag quickly surrounds the area around the neck and head, offering more coverage than a traditional helmet. The helmet was first introduced in 2012, and the new version features a microUSB-rechargeable that lasts around 18 hours of cycling. The… Continue reading The Hövding: A Second-Generation Inflatable Bike Helmet
LifePaint: A Reflective Safety Spray Paint
Swedish automaker Volvo has created a unique reflective safety spray paint called LifePaint, designed to be applied to bicycles, backpacks, and safety equipment, which is invisible in daylight and highly reflective at night. The spray paint shines brightly in the glare of car headlights. Making the invisible, visible, and will last for almost a week.… Continue reading LifePaint: A Reflective Safety Spray Paint
Amazing Bike Folds to the Size of an Umbrella
Italian designer Gianluca Sada has come up with an amazing solution for easy bicycle storage that can be folded down to the size of an average umbrella. The Sada Bike features full-size 26-inch wheels that are attached to the frame using an anchoring system. The wheels disconnect and the entire frame folds up into a compact… Continue reading Amazing Bike Folds to the Size of an Umbrella
Music Made with Bicycle Parts
Sound composer Johnnyrandom created a music entirely by using only a bicycle and its parts. Listen to “Bespoken” on Soundcloud. Also check out the video below that gives a glimpse into the creative process behind this unique composition. Its amazing how all of those sounds are made by a bicycle.
Women in Paris Finally Allowed to Wear Trousers
Paris finally says ‘Oui’ to women in jeans! A 200 year old law forbidding women to wear trousers in Paris has finally been revoked. The unenforced rule survived several previous attempts to repeal it, partly because officials didn’t think it was a priority. The municipal order required Parisian women to seek permission from local police if… Continue reading Women in Paris Finally Allowed to Wear Trousers
The Melkwegbridge: Combo Bike and Pedestrian Bridge
The Melkwegbridge designed by NEXT Architects, is an ingenious combination pedestrian and bicycle/wheelchair bridge in Purmerend, the Netherlands. The pedestrian and bicycle traffic are separated.  The cycling bridge coils over the water to create sufficient length to limit the angle of inclination of the path. The section opens up and is divided diagonally consisting of two revolving overpass decks.