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Hiplok is the first bicycle lock developed specifically to be worn around the waist. Hiplok's integrated and fully adjustable belt fixing allows the rider to tighten the lock around the waist without actually locking the device, offering a level of portability, comfort and versatility never seen before. Due to it’s unique design, Hiplok is never locked into a loop while it is attached to your body, and it remains fully adjustable and quickly removable at all times when being worn.
With the leverage of the "U" removing a wheel has just become impossibly easy. No extra tools needed to change a flat on the fly.Smart stuff!
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They crank out about a bike a day and don't think they've built two exactly alike. Just check out their online gallery for proof!When a customer comes in, we size them up and put them on a bike that we think will be a good fit. We have a demo bike built up in each size... send them for a ride around the block. We can tweak the fit with stem length, stem angle, handlebar style, and of course a saddle which is adjustable in 3 ways.
That's what we do for people that can physically come in to the store. Sometimes people will make a visit to Mission Bicycle a part of their vacation to San Francisco. They get to come into the store, we personal guide them through the whole process. Then we build their bike and ship it back to their home country. Last weekend to women flew up from Los Angeles specifically to build their own bike here. They took their bikes home with them on the plane the next day. We're shipping bike all over the world. Built right here in the Mission.
The first Biciband I made was a year ago and was just a rudimental strap I designed and built for my bike as I could not find anything I liked on the market. I don't like cages as when I to do tricks (or better, attempt to) they scratch the ground, and I didn't like other straps because they came just in black and I'm an "orange" type of guy.
I began making some for me and my wife Melissa, then since friends started asking to make them some I decided to let them available to anyone. I bought a bunch of webbing, manufactured the metal parts and started making some in my garage...
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| Prototypes developed and tested to achieve the final design - love seeing the progression over time. Thanks for sharing these with us, Molletta! |
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| Molletta Design on the streets of Las Vegas |
You can check out photos of the final designs and read more about the course [HERE].Focusing on traditional principles and techniques of bicycle frame building, Nick Riddle led students through the process of researching, designing, crafting, and manufacturing a custom bike. According to each student's individual desire, some of the final bikes were for mountain riding, others were for road riding, and others were purely for leisure. All were conceived, designed, and assembled in just six weeks.
Capturing the hearts of those who love simple smart design + urban cycling.... Rob Forbes, founder of Design Within Reach, has officially launched PUBLIC offering sweet city cycles and well designed accoutrement! You can purchase (affordable) well curated goods via their online shop or head to their San Fran location. Attention New Yorkers: in conjunction with Design Week they have a slew of events/displays around town which I'll be posting more about.
Airbone Supernova Pocket Pump
Two-Strip Bungee Strap
+ they have a line of bicycles inspired by classic European city versions with nice paint detailing
Public - the exciting bike start-up by DWR's Rob Forbes mentioned last December - is officially launching in Spring 2010 with a range of bikes and urban gear... are holding a "real people" MODEL CALL for their upcoming web/print launch campaign.
