Collection by Stephen Blake
Cycles
Bike rack by Artifox, $250
The sleek, narrow profile of this wall-mounted bike rack, designed by St. Louis–based studio Artifox, makes for both a space-efficient storage solution and a display unit for a proud bicycle owner. Made of solid hardwood and stainless steel, it comes in white maple (shown) or walnut.
"The bike crate is designed and built for every day use. It is spacious and sturdy and meets the demands arising from a busy urban lifestyle. Due to its size and form it is more versatile in use than even the big classical bicycle baskets. The materials used can withstand everyday use and all kinds of weather. The bike crate is made of dibond, stainless steel, and polycarbonate, and all brackets are custom crafted in lightweight aluminum. The corner brackets can withstand even strong impacts."
Upon arrival, I checked into my hotel and the headed toward the Marketplatz public square. I couldn't help but stop and take a picture of the Single Speed Bicycles storefront, which would fit right in in San Francisco. Unlike in the U.S., however, Switzerland still observes Sundays in their traditional form: nearly all the shops were closed.
How can cities make bike riding more safe? How can designers make bike riding more safe?
@LADOTofficial: We can’t continue to treat bicyclists like slow drivers or fast walkers. They’re neither, and the streets should show it.
@erikaheet: You gotta keep 'em separated: dedicated bike lanes and bike signals in cities will improve safety.
@Shinola: Build more bike paths that aren't shared with buses, etc. This is tough to do, but go to Amsterdam to see how it works.
@PUBLICBikes: Bikes in Europe include more safety features standard, like built-in lights. US bike industry should follow suit.
Track Bike by Kinfolk—Desiring a bike built around 80s Japanese track parts, Bartek Kolacz and Kinfolk Studios created this beautiful track number with a hand-crafted frame by master builder Shiuchi Kusaka in Kansai, Japan. Frames are emblazoned with the ethos 'Run With The Hunted,' cockpit and seat mast all Nitto, and the cherry on the top—a Kashimax Aero saddle. Photo by: Bartek Kolacz
The Dutchi 3 Limited Edition bicycle by Linus, $675 at linus.com
Linus' take on the classic Dutch bike, or roadster, is great for zipping across campus, or across town.
Shinola's creative director Daniel Caudill says, "Our long-term goal is to have everything made here. The current challenge is that since we can't [produce everything domestically], what can we make?" That would be the bicycle, whose parts are made in Wisconsin (frame), California (wheels), Colorado (spokes), and Mississippi (tubing). Photo by: Greg Vore
Amish Made ScootersProbably our most favorite find! These scooters really are made on a small Amish farm in Pennsylvania.Very high quality and a blast to ride. We love seeing our customers ride around town on them.