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Hi, I'm James. I am an industrial designer who has a slight (but I think healthy) obsession with bicycles and cycling. My cycling interests run the ga... (more...)
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As I say in my bio, I like bikes... a lot. From a design perspective, I am very interested in the many types of bicycles that meet a variety of different user needs ranging from racing to riding for transportation. I truly believe that the bicycle is man's greatest invention and I love to see innovative ideas that continue its evolution. In a nutshell, that is what this lens is all about. Read on, rate this lens, and let me know if you have any suggestions.
Bicycle Design blog
The latest posts from my blog at http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com
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- Wired Gadget Lab- Bicycles
- Occasional bicycle technology related posts from Wired Magazine
- Patent Pending Blog
- A fun blog for those interested in bicycle history (note: this link points only to the bicycle related posts on this blog)
- Damon Rinard Bicycle Tech Links
- This is some really great information for anyone interested in building a bike, especially a carbon fiber one. Make sure you also look at the archived tech pages on Sheldon Brown's site: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/
Thanks to Sheldon for keeping this great resource available on the web. - Aerodynamics of Bicycles
- This is an older article, but the info is still relevant
- The Science of Cycling
- A very basic overview of bicycle technology
- BikeCAD
- A parametric CAD program for bicycle frame designers
- Anvil Bikes
- Professional tools for the professional builder
- Atomic Zombie
- If you like Frankenbikes (and who doesn't), check this site out. Interesting homemade creations.
- Bicycle History Timeline
- A history of bicycle development from Jim Langley, a former Bicycling magazine editor and a guy who really knows his stuff
Books that I recommend
Bicycling Science, 3rd Edition
This book from MIT press is technical. It is written somewhat like a textbook and is very thorough. It may not be a good choice for light reading, but I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in the design of bikes.
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 05/17/2008)
Bicycles & Tricycles: A Classic Treatise on Their Design and Construction
This book was the best source of information on bIcycle design when it was written in 1890. Today, it is interesting to see how many innovations that we consider new had their roots in the 19th century. I love this book and would choose it over the rest of this list if I could only have one.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Bicycle Design
This book, by Mike Burrows of Giant fame, is much less technical than "Bicycling Science" or "Bicycles and Tricycles." If you want a basic explanation of the design of bikes with a definite slant toward carbon fiber as a frame material, this is a good choice.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
The Bicycle Wheel 3rd Edition
Another pretty technical book, but definitely the best choice for anyone interested in wheelbuilding.
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
Bicycle: The History
Many books have been wriiten on the history of the bicycle. I think this is the best.
Amazon Price: $32.00 (as of 05/17/2008)
A few of my bike sketches and renderings
Photoshop rendering of a carbon road bike
Sketches for the red road bike
A carbon frame with integrated fenders
3d rendering of a one wheeled child trailer
A quick city bike marker sketch
A page from my sketchbook
Marker rendering of a pursuit bike
Track bike sketches
Popular posts from my Bicycle Design blog
- Designer spotlight- Michael Downes, Giant Bicycle Inc.
- An profile of designer Michael Downes, who designs bicycles for Giant.
- Cannondale Jackknife
- A student concept bike for Cannondale Europe.
- Another homemade velomobile
- A great looking home built velomobile or full fairinged recumbent.
- Home-made carbon fiber bikes
- Are you interested in making a carbon fiber bike frame in your garage? others have done it.
- What's old is new again
- A look back at innovative bicycle products throughout history.
- Biomega
- A post about the Danish bicycle company Biomega.
- Great looking bikes. Do you agree?
- My favorite bikes. what do you think?
- Integrated seatposts
- A collection of road bikes with integrated seatposts.
- What's in your fork?
- Kind of scary. Take a look.
- A great suspension simulator
- Fun software if you are interested in full suspension mountain bike design.
- An open letter to Grant Peterson
- I received some negative mail for this post, but I really do like Rivendell. Read it and make up your own mind.
- Bikes for everyone
- What can the industry do to get more people on bikes? Any ideas?
- The sandwich bike
- A contemporary wooden bike
- A concept bike for non-bike people
- Some thoughts on the idea of bikes as fashion accesories.
- A modular trailer concept
- One of my ideas for a one wheeled bike trailer.
- Carbon fiber vs. Aluminum vs. Titanium
- Nothing gets cyclists fired up more than a discussion about frame materials.
- I must like harebrained ideas
- Thoughts about Cannondales history of innovation
- Hubless wheels
- These ideas surface everyonce and a while. I am still skeptical.
- Shimano Alfine
- A first look at Shiman's new commuter bike components group.
- The winner of Shimano's Alfine Challenge
- Shimano sponsored a design contest at Interbike. See the winning utility oriented bike here.
- Summer pedals
- What can I say? People seem to like this post.
- "Designing the Ride" photos- part 1
- Photos from the Trek Design exhibit at the Eisner Museum
- "Designing the Ride" photos- part 2
- More photos from the Trek design exhibit
- My B-list
- Some great bike blogs to check out
- The predecessor to the Lefty; remember this?
- The front suspension from the Cannondale Magic mountainbike prototype
My ebay listings
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Reader Feedback
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thisistherealme
I do a fair amount of cycling each week. I enjoyed looking at your blog. It was fascinating. 5/5* Posted April 08, 2008 |
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CoachLevi
Nice job with the lens! I read your blog, too, but who can get enough of the bike designs? Posted March 07, 2008 |
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jerryg5706
I really enjoyed your lens, especially the bicycle sketches, some really interesting designs you have there. Posted February 28, 2008 |
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thomasz
Wow really great lens. Come visit my lenses. Posted February 13, 2008 |
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HerbWitch
Just discovered your site - fantastic! Posted February 03, 2008 |
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JuliaSm
FANTASTIC LENS! 5* Posted November 05, 2007 |
its great article. It increased my knowledge about bicycle.
Posted October 17, 2007
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Rick_Byrd
Great Lens! I am not a cyclist but those are some awesome sketches, truly innovative. I love the red bike. 5*'s from me. Posted August 10, 2007 |
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HeatSource
I like your lens. Do you know of any recourses for building one's own bike design? Posted August 02, 2007 |
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archetekt
This is an interesting one for cycles! I gave it 5*. Posted July 27, 2007 |
