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12th Febuary 2010 
Article by Sian Slawson
Bern Watts helmet review
TAGS: Cycling, Snowsports
http://www.bernunlimited.com/2008/watts.html
So having signed and sealed my week in the alps this year, more specifically Tignes, it is time to purchase the essentials! Well the essentials I don’ already have!! This came down to two things, firstly a nice board bag to put my shiny Burton Custom in and secondly something that until this season I have gone without, a helmet. With a good friend out there doing a season I am hopeful of some off piste adventure, which means I am probably even more likely to take some comedy tumbles.
So what did I buy? Well I have just purchased and sent back the first helmet. I managed to pick up Bern Watts helmet, for under £60. Black shell, plaid liner, looked perfect. On arrival I had a few problems.
Firstly, and possibly a little vain, I found it far too big. Not the fit, which was incredibly snug, but the outer shell made my head look huge. With a couple of cm depth of polystyrene and a further 2cm of foam, plus the liner under the shell it stood a long way from where my head finished. Maybe that is more relevant for those of you with slightly petite heads/faces.
Secondly I found the liner restrictive, beautiful, but restrictive. Once I put on my jacket I found it and the hood were competing for space which made it difficult to turn my head with the freedom I really want cruising down the slopes.
Overall I would say Bern make some sweet looking gear and I have friends who are more than happy with their wares, but for me it just didn’t work. I guess the moral is try before you buy.
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1st February 2010 
Win a bike worth £4500 by Ridley
http://data.ridley-bikes.com/contest/conditions-en.html
Ridley are offering one lucky designer the chance to win a £4500 state-of-the-art road bike, simply by customising the frame graphics
Not only do you get a great bike, but you also get it in the style that you want!!!
Download the graphics here:
-> DOWNLOAD DESIGN FILES FOR ILLUSTRATOR
-> DOWNLOAD DESIGN FILES FOR CORELDRAW
-> DOWNLOAD DESIGN FILES AS PDF
-> DOWNLOAD DESIGN FILES AS JPG
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15th January 2010
Win a high visibility jacket by ciompleting a short survey!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sportsclothing
Fancy contributing to sports garment design and science. Progressive Sports are developing a new high visibility garment for a major sports brand and would like your views on the design! If you complete the questionnaire, which should only take a few minutes, then you could win a new high visibility running top!!!
Please click the link above or below for your chance to win the running jacket below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sportsclothing
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9th December 2009
Bike fitting, position and posture
TAGS: Bike designs
I have been looking into bike fitting, position and posture recently and this very simple but informative video popped up from Bike Dynamics in the UK. The video explains the various mechanisms and procedures of bike fitting using a piece of software known as Dartfish. Bike Dynamics are a UK based bike fitting company who are SICI registered.
I aim to complete my SICI bike fitting course in two weeks time to offer a similar service for our company Progressive Sports Technologies Ltd. More info to follow, but enjoy the video.
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12th November 2009
Cool bike helmets - here are my top 5
Yakkay helmets are a great mix between traditional helmet protection with an interesting fashion exterior. A must see, these cool bike helmets are for the city urban cyclist with style.
http://urbanvelo.org/nyc-helmet/
The NYC Helmet is designed with every rider, every season, and a greener environment in mind. As unique and dynamic as the City of New York itself, the NYC Helmet is an innovative modular system consisting of two components: a protective polystyrene inner shell and a soft fabric outer cover with integrated straps. This design allows its owner to customize and personalize the outer cover, which easily separates from the protective shell for easy storage and cleaning.
http://www.bernunlimited.com/index.html
Bern helmets are stylish, practical, relatively inexpensive and a must have for any cyclist, snowboarder, skater or extreme sportsman. I actually wear this cool bike helmet so I have to say they are good!!
http://www.lazer.be/en/catalog/cycling-6/urban-edition-12/product/urbanize-n-light-636
Lazer have developed a unique fitting system called Rollsys®. Compared to the standard fit systems the Lazer Rollsys® system is a fully integrated mechanism which surrounds the head completely. By turning a smooth thumb wheel – situated on top of the helmet – the Rollsys® system permits an accurate and progressive peripheral sizing adjustment. The fit of the helmet will symmetrically be tightened up without any pressure points on the head. The Rollsys® system offers an innovative one hand use and is easy to handle even during riding!
The Burton RED Frequency Audex Motorola Bluetooth Helmet keeps you wirelessly connected toto your iPhone, Ipod or anything that is Bluetooth compatible. Although not a cool bike helmet it is definately worth a mention in this blog!
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November 2009
ScooterGirls Inc., introduces fashionable protective wear - its about time someone did it!!!!
http://www.scooter-girls.co.uk
TAGS: bike and cycling clothing
ScooterGirls, Inc., a Los Angeles-based apparel company is scooting into Atlanta to preview its innovative and exciting “GoGo Gear”, the first fashion forward, highly styled, protective gear for female scooter and motorcycle riders. Designed to appeal to today’s image conscious, contemporary scooter and motorcycle enthusiasts, GoGo Gear solves the age old problem of finding attractive and affordable protective wear.
November 2009
BAE systems laser technology keeps GB Cyclists on track
http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_10987145921.html
BAE Systems have developed a novel laser-timing technology, currently used for military application, to monitor GB cyclists performance on the track. This laser system outperforms the previous break-beam system in its identification of individual athletes.
According to BAE Systems website:
" Up to 30 cyclists will be able to train simultaneously with the new timing system, which uses a laser able to read a personalised code from a retro reflective tag attached to each bike. Installed at multiple points around the track, the system gives individual recordings for each cyclist with millisecond accuracy".
As if the GB cyclists needed any more help to win more medals - they are already at the top of their game.
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October 2009
Compression garments and socks allowed back into Ironman competition
http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Compression_sock_ban_reversed_1009.html
TAGS: Swimming, bike and cycling clothing
In an interesting article published by Herbert Krabel of slowtwitch, the World Triahtlon Corporation was reportedly going to ban compression wear from Ironman competitions.
October 2009
Cool cycling and bike helmets by Canedo Studio - Gladiator helmet
TAGS: cycling and bike helmet designs
September 2009
ROCKTAPE Power taping technology
TAGS: bike and cycling clothing
ROCKTAPE power taping technology is an interesting product beginning to take hold of the fitness and recovery market. Used heavily in cycling and recently featured US Jr. National Cycling Championships, ROCKTAPE is similar to other kinesiology tapes that appeared in the Summer Olympics, but its unique patent-pending “Power Plow” pattern, tighter weave and stickier adhesive claims to make it more appropriate for high impact and endurance sports.
September 2009
Could bicycle helmet laws actually cost too much?
In an interesting article published by New Scientist magazine, an Australian mathematician calculated that the cost of introducing helmets are extortionate compared to potential healthcare savings. Piet de Jong estimates that the new laws cost the US $4.8 billion per year, Netherlands $1.9 billion, and the U.K $0.4 billion.
This is an interesting article worth a read. Please click the link above.
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September 2009
WATT bike
TAGS: cool bike designs
WATT bike is a great new invention that, according to its website (link above), "captures performance data up to 100 times per second across 29 parameters whilst its computer console delivers the kind of data that, until now, has only been available to the world’s most elite athletes. And because every bike gives comparable data and has software that grows as you do, it means you can compare your performance with the best".
August 2009
Di-cycle travels over land and water
The di-cycle, a concept bike at the design phase, claims to travel over land and water. Nice looking design but it will be a while before it hits the market.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
August 2009
Wheelu - will it become the new rage in cycling?
Tomer Zer Kavod has designed a new style of bicycle to be used on smooth pavement. The front wheel acts as a braking aid and the rear wheel assists turning via weight shifting.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
2009
Backpack Bicycle
Interesting design by Chang Ting Jen where the bicycle can be stored as a backpack when not in use. It weighs 5.5kg and can also double as a hand-cart.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
2009
Bike part vending machine
Trek Stop based in Madison, Wisconsin have installed a prototype vending machine stocked with parts and supplies for bicycles.
TAGS: cool bike parts.
2009
Rabbit concept bike
Felipe Tolomei has developed a three-wheeled concept bike with two electric engines. No special features as yet but looks distinctly different.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
2009
PUMA i-cycle
PUMA have just released a series of short films exploring bike culture. Produced by Daniel Leeb of Cinecyle Productions, The I-Cycle Film Series consists of five well made videos documenting five different influencers and the contributions they’ve made to the bike community. Each video is about 5 minutes long and explores the importance of biking and why these advocates personally love moving on two wheels.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
2009
Electric Bike Train - get people involved in fitness but look cool
Interesting concept by Jiang Qian to get a number of people involved in fitness. An "unlimited" number of these electric bikes can be attached.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
2009
Shimano develop custom-fit cycling shoes
Shimano have developed a fitting system that customises the shoe to an individuals foot. "Heat sensitive and moldable material is infused in the shoe upper. Air is withdrawn using a special vacuum device, eliminating spaces and irregular contact points".
TAGS: cool bike parts.
2009
Folding bike to solve storage problems
CUBE-BIKE have developed a folding bike that not only looks good but appears to fold with little effort. Watch the video on their home-page to see the slick design.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
2009
Revolutionary folding wheels
Duncan Fitzsimmons, a freelance industrial designer, has solved the space problems associated with folding bikes. The carbon fibre wheels are currently being considered by a number of major manufacturers.
TAGS: cool bike parts.
2009
PUMA glow rider
If there was ever a product that would help you be seen in the dark, then this is it.
TAGS: cool bike designs.
