sunday newsletter
a designboom.com publication
June 2011, 05
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every sunday we choose a topic from the vast archive of designboom
today: recent bikes
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sanitov cargo bike
published 05.31.11
a standard GPS-tracker system collects personal data mapping the estimated values of how many calories one burns during their ride, and records the average contribution they have made in reducing carbon-dioxide emissions.
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H3T architects: bike sauna
published 05.29.11
constructed out of light and durable materials, the prototype explores the possibilities of portable architecture with a clear social function. read more
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diesel + pinarello: only the brave fixie
published 05.04.11
the fixed-speed city bike is the result of a collaboration between two iconic italian companies: design house diesel and bicycle manufacturers pinarello.
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floow bike
published 12.12.10
the floow is a new recumbent bike that has four wheels and an optional roof.
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tjeerd veenhoven: carbon bike + iFan
published 12.06.10
low-tech, sustainable approaches trump industrial production techniques in these hand-formed bicycle frames and wind-powered iphone charger.
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bamboo cycles
published 11.15.10
naturally fast growing, lightweight and strong bamboo is an ideal material for many applications including bike frames.
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hybrid electric photovoltaic bike
published 11.13.10
featuring three plates of photovoltaic panels, the prototype eliminates its carbon footprint by recharging the battery pack off-the-grid.
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stringbike
published 11.09.10
while most bikes have the tried and true chain system to propeller them forward, a collection of hungarian inventor have created a new method from pedaling using cables.
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hanebrink all terrain bike
published 10.26.10
most bikes are built to suit a particular terrain, whether it be flat roads or bumping mountains. the hanebrink on the other hand is designed to work on almost any surface from sand to snow and even ice.
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christophe machet: camioncyclette transportation bike
published 10.20.10
the 'camioncyclette' transportation bicycle by swiss designer christophe machet carries loads up to 150kg.
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