There are plenty of reasons to choose a bike for transportation, especially in an urban area. But when you have to pick up groceries or bigger objects, hopping into a car seems a little easier. The Convercycle ($1,340+) is the first two-in-one biking option that is both a city bike and a cargo bike. It's equipped with a Shinamo Nexus 5-speed geared hub, 28-inch wheels, and professional disc brakes, and converts to a cargo bike by simply lifting the back end to extend the frame by rolling out the back tire. It can haul over 130 pounds, and there is an electric option as well that is powered by a 250 W motor with a max speed of 15mph. Made to fit anywhere you go, it's easy to ride, park, and lock at your destination.
Having a bell on your handlebars is more important than you realize. Made in the good old USA, each Spurcycle Bell ($59) is trimmed and hand brushed using brass and stainless steel with a black DLC (diamond-like coating) finish. It also blends simply with your bike, making it almost invisible until you need it. Once needed, it's super loud, with a convincing tone that rings three times longer than other bells, announcing your presence to motorists or pedestrians on your route and ride safely.
The Spurcycle Bike Bell
There's an art to restoring vintage bicycles. Is there not? That creativity and expertise translate to the pages of Vintage Bicycles: How to Find and Restore Old Cycles ($26.95) book. Penned by Gianluca Zaghi, one of the world's best restorers of classic racing bikes. This book includes set up instructions with step-by-step photographs, including the proper tools, products, and materials needed for restorations. Thirty of the most popular vintage models, including some from renowned Italian, French, and Swiss frame builders, are highlighted using commissioned photos along with the historical significance for each.
So for all those bike lovers out there. This one goes to you. Happy restoring and finding the perfect bike.
So for all those bike lovers out there. This one goes to you. Happy restoring and finding the perfect bike.
Vintage Bicycles: How to Find and Restore Old Cycles Book
Now this collection of casually styled helmets is any riders delight! Thousand Helmet's, is a young company that is already getting widespread attention and you can see why. These helmet's ($85- $115) feature copper hardware, vegan leather straps and Thousand Helmet's main feature: an integrated locking system that pops out of the logo on the side.
Check out the whole collection and their other items on their site
Thousand Helmet Collection
Welcome to Bikespiration part 21. Yes! We are now over 20 installments of bikespiration and they only keep getting better. Since winter is a little dull. I thought I would add bikes that have tons of color to bright your thoughts of riding again once winter passes. So enjoy.
Feel free to contact us at The Collective Loop if you have ideas for future Bikespriations.
Check out the other installments - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13, Part 14, Part 15, Part 16, Part 17, Part 18 , Part 19, Part 20
Bikespiration Part 21
Finding the right balance to reduce the size of a bike for greater portability in the cities can be a challenge. Gianluca Sada tackled that challenge and created a versatile bike, safe, smart and sustainable. The result is called Sada Bike, which is a bicycle that, in one motion, may shrink to the size of an umbrella. This makes it perfect for commuters who need to make many short trips. It has a frame that folds in order to achieve maximum portability. It can be carried in a backpack-sized, with other objects! Unlike many bicycles, which usually get their strength from the spoke tension, the strength of Sada Bike is incorporated in the rims. The wheels of Sada Bike are no rays! This bike is currently available to the public, however it may be a while due to it is in a phase of re-prototyping, in collaboration with the Turinese studio MGRD.
Sada Bike
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