Showing posts with label bicycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bicycle. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Bicycle handlebar bag


I'm working on this design for a bicycle handlebar bag. I figure that, since people find me on Google Maps while looking for bicycle accessories, that I should have a few more bicycle-related items available. Right now the design features a lapped zipper to keep the rain off, velcro loops to attach to the handlebars. I might put a shoulder strap on it so it could work as a shoulder bag.

Imagine cruising the farmer's market with a couple of oversize bicycle panniers, and all your gear stored in the handlebar bag. You wouldn't need your car. Green groceries!

The next iteration will have the lapped zipper oriented the other way, for rain resistance and aerodynamics.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Bicycle Panniers from recycled billboards

Billboard vinyl is a hot new material due to its vibrant colors and material strength. These bicycle panniers are prototypes. They are designed to hold a large-sized grocery bag. There is a flap at the top to keep the baguettes dry. A panel at the back of the bag, closest to the bicycle keeps the bag from sagging. The panel is made from an old corrugated plastic campaign sign. Hooks and bungee cords at the back of the bag are for attaching to the bike rack and to keep the bag from bouncing around while cycling.
UPDATE: I showed these prototypes at the 1111 Independant Artist's Exhibition on Jan 11,2009. They got a good response. When I make some production ones to sell I think I will try seam piping for a professional-looking finish.

This is the same material I use to make wallets. There's several for sale on my Etsy shop.