My stupid earphones keep falling out..
accessories . gift ideas . reviewI’m not a fan of listening to music while out cycling, for a few reason really. I get bombarded every day with music, tv programs and constant messaging from online sources, that I just like to “switch off” , no pun intended, when I’m on the bike. I DO though wear my earphones in case someone,
Underground parking for your bicycle
bikes . reviewA Spanish company has an ingenious product which not only offers a secure option for your bicycle but it also has the side-effect of keeping pavements clear of parked bicycles. ma-SISTEMAS, s.l. are the creators of the Bicberg, and underground parking system for bicycles. The system works with a microchip card, like a bank card
The bicycle that purifies your air
bikes . concept . eco friendlyA Thai company, Lightfog Creative Design, has created a design for a bicycle that has an additional health benefit. It filters the air while you’re cycling. While cycling, air is drawn through the CO2 and dust filter at the front of the bicycle and then released at the back of the handlebars. Furthermore, the frame can also produce
Fixie Fix – Mango Bikes
accessories . bikesFixie Friday time :-) This week’s bikes come from Mango Bikes. Founded by Ben and Jezz in 2012 to sell bikes to students, the company quickly progressed to manufacturing their own bikes. Their product range is super cool, with some lovely models such as “The Bumblebee” and the stylish “Classy Black” They have a cool bike builder wizard
New cycling product hoping to snap up backers on Kickstarter
accessories . hackThere’s an interesting new product that’s been recently added to Kickstarter. Cycle Snap is a simple idea for parking your bicycle. Apart from the quick and easy setup and ease of use, their main focus seems to be the space savings that the Cycle Snap provides when use vertically. Bicycles are awkward things and I
Fixie Fix – Sandwich bikes
bikes . fixiefridayThis Friday’s fixie is pretty unique. While it does come in a flat packed box and I could make a comparison to a well know Swedish furniture company but I doubt the makers of this bicycle would appreciate it. This fixie, as the name suggests, is built from wooden “plates” with a stabilising structure “sandwiched”
Fixie Fix – Black beauty by Mint Fixies
bikes . fixiefridayIt’s #fixiefriday time! Today’s fixie is a gorgeous black number by Mint Fixies. Their site says “Each bicycle is built with heaps of love and happiness.” and they certainly look like they are! They further say “Mint Fixies have been born out of the idea to give life more color. We have made it our
Fixie Fix – a trio by Funked Up Fixie
bikes . fixiefridayIt’s #fixiefix time! Today’s fixie, or fixies to be precise, are a trio of very cool fixies by Dublin company Funked Up Fixies. Started over 5 years ago, these guys really show their love and knowledge of bikes in what they produce. Silicon Valley lads, eat your hearts out. Or better yet, buy one! Their