Van's had a couple bikes built by us, each one more tasteful than the last. His brand new brown Rachel, that he realized he needed after he couldn't stop borrowing his partner's blue one, is a nice mix of parts pulled off his BMX-y Hog and some new bits, all in keeping with the comfy, good looking, and practical vibes.
Paola's Rachel
Paola recently went on pilgrimage to the greatest bike shops of Japan, came back with the nicest assortment of parts, and said “build me a bike!” We obliged, and with this Monet-blue Rachel frame as the foundation, everything came together into the loveliest custom we’ve seen in a minute. With highlights from Crumbwork
Lilah's Beautiful Rachel
Ever since I took a spin on a borrowed single speed Rachel about four years ago, from the dark blue/mustard yellow batch, I was enamoured. My old Specialized Hardrock was starting to make squeaks, creaks and cracks that were becoming difficult to stand, and the Rachel seemed like a perfect candidate for a do-it-all rep
Bassi Rachel Rambler Complete Bicycle
Built to order - most sizes are currently available to purchase, with quick turnaround for pickup or delivery. Our beautiful Rachel step-through frame, named for the street where our flagship store is located, is back with a few improvements! Some people were using their original-run Rachels for full-on four-pannier in
ale, today › One year of cargo biking
Some random notes from my first year with an electric cargo bike, and why you should (maybe) get one
ale, today › One year of cargo biking
Some random notes from my first year with an electric cargo bike, and why you should (maybe) get one
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Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro Review: Our Family Cargo Bike - Mini Jetsetter
Our honest Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro review after a summer of daily riding in Toronto: what we love, what to know, and if a family cargo bike is worth it.
Avoid the nightmare bicycle
In my opinion, one of the most important ideas in product design is to avoid the “nightmare bicycle”.
Bikespace
Civic Tech Toronto is a vibrant and diverse community of Torontonians engaged in understanding and creating solutions for civic challenges through technology, design, and other innovative means.
Super73-OG Ride Review
The Super73-OG eBike looks like a retro 1970s minibike but features pedals and a 1,000-watt hub motor.
We Were Wrong About Sharrows | PeopleForBikes
It was the late 1990s and I thought we were so clever. We had just convinced the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic to incorporate an innovative new design into its bike plan, a bold statement conveying “bikes belong” right there in the middle of the street. I had first seen a shared-use marking, or “sharrow” — a white bicycle painted directly on asphalt — in photos of Paris and Chicago, put there to help bicyclists get through intersections by indicating their path of travel. In 1993, James McKay, a bike planner in Denver, used it on a trial basis to emphasize a bicyclist’s right to ride in the middle of the lane.
Lake Tahoe by Brompton | Offprint
Doing America's "most beautiful bike ride" in Lake Tahoe, Brompton-style!
Nissan made its own camper van, and it's a gorgeous Murphy bed retreat
We like Nissan cars, SUVs and trucks well enough, but we're starting to think the company is wasting its talents and should focus all attention on camper vans. It has designed several of our favorite camper van concepts in recent memory and even sells a few versatile mini-campers at dealerships around the world. Its Caravan MyRoom is the latest to hit the market, debuting as an absolutely warm, welcoming tiny RV with space-enhancing features like a clean-folding Murphy bed and sliding table/workstation.
David Hawkins-Weeks
Photography, cycling & coffee 🌍 https://www.hawkins-weeks.com/ ✳️ https://linktr.ee/davidhawkinsweeks
