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Seattle bicycle show: Rodriguez touring bike with couplers

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:40:18 -0800

The Seattle-based Rodriguez bicycle company displayed its new "W-2 Adventure" travel bicycle at the Seattle bike show on Feb. 19 and 20. Rodriguez introduced the use of S and S couplings on this hand-built touring bicycle so it can be folded and transported in a 26-by-26-inch suitcase. For more info, go to the Rodriguez website.

Seattle bicycle show: Closeup of touring bike coupling

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:45:23 -0800

A closeup view of the S and S coupling on the new Rodriguez "W-2 Adventure" touring bicycle on display at the Feb. 19 and 20 bike show in Seattle. For more information on this foldable bike, visit the Rodriguez website. More information on S and S couplings is available at the S and S Machine website.

Seattle bicycle show: The WITFIT

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:54:15 -0800

Walt Krul, one of the inventors of the WITFIT, shows how this four-wheeler is operated. He and his brother, Steve, developed the cycle, which is built in Pasco, Washington. The rider propels the cycle with his arms and legs, and steers by leaning the handlebars. More information is available at their website.

Seattle bike show: RANS comfort bicycle

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:54:55 -0800

Normally a manufacturer of recumbents, RANS has entered the comfort bicycle field this year. These bikes -- this one displayed at the Feb. 19 and 20 Seattle bike show -- allow the rider to sit lower, enabling him to stop with feet flat on the ground, and the seat position also reduces hand pressure on the handlebars. Although it looks like a beach cruiser, the bike sports plenty of gearing for hills. More about the RANS product line is available here.

Seattle bicycle show: One-hand braking system

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:04:09 -0800

This is the differential for the Brake Director, a device that allows smooth one-handed braking on bicycles. It was mounted on the handlebar of a bicycle at the Feb. 19 and 20 Seattle bike show.

Seattle bike show: Brake Director developers

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:25:17 -0800

David Hawkins, left, and David Krafchick show the Brake Director, the one-hand power braking system for bicycles. The device allows for smooth front and rear braking using one hand. It's designed for use by those with physical limitations, as well as beginning and experienced riders. Hawkins said cyclocross racers, who make quick dismounts during races, have expressed an interest in it. More informatioin is available at the website.

Seattle bike show: Bob Roll speaks

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:09:03 -0800

Outdoor Life Network's pro cycling race commentator Bob Roll speaks at the Seattle bike show. He predicts Lance Armstrong will win the Tour de France in 2005.

Calfee bamboo bike

Gene Bisbee — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:16:10 -0700

Calfee Designs showed this bamboo bike at Interbike 2006. From ctpctp at flickr.com

Orbea Dama

Gene Bisbee — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:21:31 -0700

Orbea Dama displayed at Interbike 2006. Picture by sarahlabam at flickr.

Ellsworth at Interbike

Gene Bisbee — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:26:53 -0700

Ellsworth comfort-style bike with NuVinci transmission. by ctpctp at flickr.com