Bicycle Design

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Bicycle Wheel 3rd Edition

Another pretty technical book, but definitely the best choice for anyone interested in wheelbuilding.

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Bicycle: The History

Many books have been wriiten on the history of the bicycle. I think this is the best.

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The Link List 

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

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
"Commuter bike for the masses" design competiton
The announcement and rules for the first Bicycle Design blog design competition
"Commuter bike for the masses" design competition
The announcement and rules for the first Bicycle Design blog design competiton.
Commuter bike design competition finalists
The 6 finalists in the Bicycle Design "Commuter bike for the masses" design competition.
"This Way" by Torkel Dohmers
The winning entry in the Bicycle Design "Commuter bike for the masses" design competition.

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