'Pedal Pod' oak bike rack by Tamasine Osher
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AIRLESS TIRES
Colorado-based Britek Tire and Rubber has developed puncture-proof tires that eliminate the need for air.
Called ‘Energy Return Wheel’ (ERW), the wheels not only prevent flats, but also improve performance and fuel efficiency for cars.
Instead of air, the ERW has a layer of rubber at the center, stretched and held by adjustable rods that provide cushioning.
Users can also adjust the rubber tension in the rods to make the wheels run harder or softer, to suit different terrain types.
via Design Taxi
NYC BIKE MANNERS
Although I think this should actually be directed to car drivers.
COULD THIS BE THE FUTURE OF CYCLING?
For the safety of cyclists, London-based design firm Exterior Architecture has proposed a solution: elevated bike lanes.
Called ‘SkyCycle’, the elevated bike lanes would be a cycling utopia, with no buses or cars, according to the firm.
via Design Taxi
BIKE SEAT THAT DOESN’T HURT TO SIT ON
Laterelle used design principles to solve a common problem for cyclists, making a bike seat that they say won’t cause any pain. The newly-designed ergonomic seat has four dimensions of lateral support; a flat rear section, ergo-beam, cut-away mid-section, and lowered pommel.
via PSFK
