Thibaut Malet is the 24 year old from Montreal QC, Canada that designed these beautiful oak and beech wood handlebar's. They are not only minimal but also functional.  Who wouldn't want a slick looking wooden handlebar for their road bike.  The other thing that caught my attention was the packaging.  Each handlebar comes in a minimal box with all the shavings from the wood of the handlebar so nothing is wasted.

I think design should optimize space and minimize the use of materials, from his packaging to his final function, this is why I try to conceive simple objects, easy to dismantle, and mobile.

There currently is a store but it looks like he might be out at this time. I wasn't able to find a price either but check out his website to see his other projects.  Also I'm sure you can email him if your interested in purchasing his handlebars.

Riding with a bag is great and all, but what if it could be better? Introducing the SEIL (Safe Enjoy Interact Light) Bag, which is a wearable signal light for cyclists. Lee Myung Su is the designer behind the SEIL Bag. It’s basically a bag with a wireless remote control that the bikers can use to display signals on the back of the bag, such as left or right signals, cruise signal, stop signal, or an emergency signal. And it's also a very fashionable bag to hold your stuff, but I'm sure you got the point by now. This concept won a Red Dot Design Award back in 2010, and now Lee is back with plans for turning it into a reality with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for the bag. The SEIL system is currently up for funding on Kickstarter.



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Urban bicyclist around the world are more than likely salivating over the Deer Antler Bicycle Handlebars by Brooklyn-based designer Taylor Simpson. This concept bicycle accessory is "handcrafted by genuine deer antlers and recycled metal".

I originally came up with the concept of Moniker Cycle Horns while participating in the World's Longest Yard Sale on Route 127 in 2010, an event I look forward to every year. While traveling the sale, I found a pair of genuine deer antlers a local man was selling somewhere in Kentucky. As a cyclist I thought it would be clever to create bicycle handlebars made of animal horns and antlers.

Meanwhile, these would be a talking point for anyone that added these to there bike. Taylor did a great job in executing a stellar design concept that many of you out there now want.  Check out more of his work on Taylor's site.



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How would you like to have a different way of securing your bike then carrying around multiple locks?  How about the concept design of this Saddle Lock.

Per the designers, "Saddle Lock provides a way to quickly lock the rear wheel without the need for additional locking accessories. The seat post swings down around the main frame when a button is pushed. The saddle features a cut-away shape that allows it to sit over the rear wheel. A combination lock allows the release of a special alloy rotating lock that extends from one end of the saddle to the other, securing its connection to the wheel."

Saddle Lock is a 2012 red dot award: design concept winner and was designed by Lee Sang Hwa, Kim Jin Ho & Yeo Min Gu.



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Designer Reagan Appleton gives a different spin on the meaning to mounting a bike. The Scotland native's Bicycle Taxidermy business commemorates speedy metal steeds (bicycles) by mounting their parts on wooden plaques, bearing a striking resemblance to the trophy heads that hunters display on their walls. I find this to be a brilliant way of still having a connection to those parts that owners have a hard time scrapping after replacing their bike parts. Rather than leaving them lying around, taking up space, Bicycle Taxidermy offers a artistic alternative.

Appleton says, "A somewhat sentimental take on a mass produced object becoming defunct, the handlebars are given the care and craft of a preserved family pet(!) The bikes have now been re-appropriated as a family heirloom."

Check out more on there site to find out the different pricing to convert some of your parts into Bicycle Taxidermy



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Finding new and stylish ways of finding a place to park your bike can be a fun adventure. Industrial designer Reinis Salins has come up with a clever and decorative way to mount your bike onto the wall. The Elk Bike Hanger is a “clean product with a natural concept; handmade quality and smooth design,” explained Salins. The Elk Bike Hanger ($294) is carved at different angles out of solid Oak wood, and is designed to let the user mount the bike in three steps; lift the bike, shift the rear of the bike upwards and into the Elk, then let the bike rest securely into the wooden device. Check out some more designs and handlebars on Salins site.



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Wouldn't it be nice if there was a better way to ride your bike with out getting a flat. How about a airless tire would that work? The "Energy Return Wheel" concept by designer Brian Russell demonstrates the possibilities of advance wheel technologies in the video below.

Instead of air, it uses rubber stretched over a series of carbon nano tube reinforced composite rods to provide its cushioning. These rods can be adjusted, changing the tension of the rubber to suit different types of terrain, improves flexing and recoil cycling. Plus it means no more having a pump, tubes and patches. Would you get a pair of these?



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Serfas Vida Hybrid Tire 700 x 38 (Google Affiliate Ad)
Serfas Drifter City Smooth Tire for Mountain Bikes 26 x 1.5 (Google Affiliate Ad)
Serfas Drifter City Smooth Tire for Hybrid or Road Bikes 700 x 32 (Google Affiliate Ad)

Here is a classy way to show off your bike but also to fit your decor. It's also a good way to keep your bike inside and away from thieves.  The Book Bike ($3,600) a hybrid bike rack and bookshelf designed by BYografia comes in opaque chalk white or iron grey.

Yakima ForkLift Bike Carrier (Google Affiliate Ad)
Thule 9710XT Helium 2 Bike Carrier (Google Affiliate Ad)
Racor HFB-2R Double Folding Bike Rack (Google Affiliate Ad)

Now this is a stylish looking U-Lock Belt Holder ($45) designed by Deer Runner. This holder is hand crafted from natural leather and designed for comfort and ease of use. You attach it onto your belt and its compatible with most “D” and “U” lock types. The holders unique “easy relies” design assures the comfort in day to day use.

If you find any other cool U-Lock holders please let me know in the comment section below.

Since I'm a person who likes to color coordinate I found that Csepel Royal did a wonderful job at color coordinating colorful spreads of bike parts. Being a fan of all kinds of bikes, seeing parts laid out like this is really sweet.  Check out their website and build yourself a color coordinated bike or get wild with the colors and parts.

The Budnitz Titanium Beer Wrench ($38) could just come in handy, not only to fix your bike but also to open up that nice beer. The Beer Wrench has a titanium 15mm spanner on one side, and a bottle opener on the other.  Two titanium thumb-screws attach it securely to the water bottle mounts on most bicycles.

The 15mm wrench will remove rear axle bolts, Alfine internal hub bolts, and Pitlock keys, making it perfect for removing a wheel on the road.  The bottle opener opens... a beer. It also has a nice engraved quote "the road is out destination".