A helmet made out of cardboard, I know it sounds crazy, but supposedly it works. The designer behind this wonderful invention is Designer Anirudha Surabhi has invented a helmet made out of cardboard called the Kranium.
The Kranium is not only lighter but also stronger than traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS) models.
Using a material called Dual Density Honey Comb Board or D2, the liner of the helmet has been proven to absorb up three times the amount of impact of EPS helmets. Amazing!
REdesign Studio’s RE-cycle wooden bike fenders are practical as well as beautiful.
The fenders are crafted in Seattle by alums of the University of Washington’s architecture department using reclaimed wood. REdesign say “why buy plastic when you can get the natural beauty of wood as well as a sustainable product with a simple aesthetic”.
The fenders are available at Etsy
Wooden bike accessories add some natural charm to your bike.
Mr Lentz is a jeweller by profession who also produces wooden bicycle accessories to add a natural vintage feel to peoples rides. His range includes a wooden bicycle bell and wooden bike light.
All the accessories are handcrafted from pine and oak with a waterproof beeswax and citrus oil finish. His Etsy shop is currently closed but we’re looking forward to see what he has planned in February 2013.
Bates Crates are made by hand in Michigan, by one guy, once a month. No two Bates Crates will ever look exactly the same. We think it’s perfect for enjoying summer picnic weather with your bike.
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We love these wooden bike crates inspired by classic milk crates from Macpherson Crate Company.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Macpherson Crate Company makes high quality and weather resistant teak crates using wood imported from a sustainable teak farm located on the island of Java in Indonesia.
Teak is well know for its durability and is most often used in outdoor furniture. It holds its shape in differing and extreme weather conditions.
Sadly we can’t import these lovely crates without a whole lot of hassle from Australian Customs and Quarantine, so we’ll just have to admire the pretty pictures.
REEL transforms your bike frame into a storage compartment using silicon stickers and an elastic band.
Great idea, though it does make the bike look like it’s coming home bandaged up from bike hospital.
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Who knew that even essential bike tools could be so elegant and lovely?
These stylish pumps and locks from Australian company Otre will make you stand out from the crowd.
Graduate from carrying one bottle of wine with our Bicycle Wine Rack to carrying a six pack of beer with the six pack bag for a bike.
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Other than your favourite bottle of wine we’ve now found the perfect partner for our Bicycle Wine Rack – the Road Popper, a bike mounted bottle opener!
It is designed to fasten onto the rails of the saddle and to be discrete so that your bike stays sleek. It’s available in muted colours to match your bike.
London College of Arts student Christina Hamilton chose to use Saddlery as the basis of her design and technical process for her MA final project, a collection of bags for the bike.
Christina is a trained saddler and applied the techniques used in the saddlery and harness making for her bike bags. We think they’re just lovely.
More information at http://shwt.me/rvm
We love the luxurious look of this 3-way leather pannier from NYC based designer Kate Bryant under the label Pigeonco.
She also makes a cool tie-dyed denim and leather pannier in a range of colours.
