Linus Bikes are inspired by French bicycle design from the mid-20th century, with classic frames optimized for modern comfort and reliability. Same goes for the Venice, CA company's range of bike accessories, like this waxed cotton Market Bag, which has a definite vintage vibe with contemporary city biking in mind. Available in navy or army green, the sides roll up when not in use. When you hit......read more
There's no denying the practicality of having a bike basket. With capacity for everything from carry goods to groceries, baskets make bombing around town on your bike way easier. The problem is that they they're generally clunky and ugly. This design from Copenhagen Works, spotted at Cool Hunting, answers the call and then some. Dubbed the Bike Porter, the design integrates a front basket with......read more
Finally, a bike basket that doesn't suck. That was our collective response after spotting Faris Elmasu's clean, elegant Bent Basket on Cool Hunting. Designed as a prototype two years ago, the carrier is designed using bent plywood. If you like Eames furniture, this is the bike basket for you. Made using vacuum forming, the Bent Basket offers ample space for twelve beers, which is important.......read more
If there was ever a bike accessory in desperate need of innovation, it is the bike bell, which is usually either oversized and clunky or undersized and dinky (and almost always cheaply made). San Francisco's Spurcycle is answering the call with the US-made Ringer Bell, a compact, precisely-crafted component that produces a powerful, crisp sound. Launched as a Kickstarter project on August 7th,......read more
When a company has been making a product for over, say, fifty years, there's a strong chance they've figured out how to make it well. It's been 160 years since Peterboro Basket Co. started manufacturing baskets in Peterboro, New Hampshire, so we can safely assume the company understands what makes a good basket. In fact, Peterboro's designs -- including this excellent bike basket --......read more
Just in time for spring, Stockholm's Bookman has unveiled another minimal, must-have bike accessory with the Cup Holder, allowing cyclists to sip while they ride. Operating like a clip, the simple steel spring opens by pressing the rings together, then clamps firmly on the handlebar once you let go, keeping drinks secure even as you ride over bumpy terrain. With no screws or......read more
At the core of Holland's enviable international reputation are two things: bike culture and modern design. Fietsklik, an Amsterdam-based startup, taps into both with the Crate, a detachable, lockable cargo system for bikes. The brand, which means "bike click" in Dutch, was launched after one of the founders dropped a case of beer while trying to transport it by bicycle. Enter......read more
A safe, secure U-lock is a must-have accessory for every city cyclist. But U-locks across the board are heavy and cumbersome, which raises a persistent dilemma: How does one carry the damn thing? Montreal-based designer Jesse Herbert of Oopsmark solves the problem with the U-Lock Holster, a simple, aesthetically-pleasing solution for hauling your bike lock. Made by hand using veggie-tanned......read more
In yet another win for Dutch design, Rydon's ingenious Pixio bike light harnesses the power of the sun to illuminate rides in the after-hours. Featuring an integrated solar panel that constantly collects energy, the Pixio carries up to 75 hours of light and needs just five cloudless days to fully charge again. That means you'll never have to worry about replacing your bike light again. What's......read more
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