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The Madison Street Model bicycle is inspired by the vintage bikes of the 1930s.

Invisible by day, highly visible and effective when bicycling at night... It's not just any tie, it's the Retroreflector Tie.

Safe and shiny

A bicycle made of bent plywood, ideal for the urban cyclist.

Cycling simplicity

Cruise the streets in style with the Puma Mopion Bike, and still carry a load with you.

Cargo in tow

The SoBi Social Bicycle system allows for a more efficient and cost-effective interactive cycling experience.

Staying connected

Welcome back old school... The Oneybike will take you on a journey reminiscent of simpler times.

One for the road

Here's a clever bicycle device that presents the cyclist and fellow road users with useful audio data, including speed and acceleration.

Info on the go

The Road Popper is a fun bicycle accessory that will come in really easy when you're in need of a cold drink...

Easy to pop

Space is often an issue when storing a bicycle. The IF Mode Folding Bike deals with that hassle by easily folding up to half its size.

Fold in half

Briefcase meets bicycle with the Bikoff. Now even executives don’t have an excuse for not cycling to work.

Briefcase or bicycle?

Bicycles are the ultimate eco-friendly mode of urban transport but always a hassle to "park" indoors. Here's a great solution...

Super skinny

Looks can be deceiving with the HMK 561 bike... What appears to be a bicycle is in fact a light motorcycle.

Motor-biCycle

Small, cute and compact. The Lunartic Cycle is perfect for zipping around town, or campus.

Zipping around

Less is more with John Villareal's Futurist Bike but it still manages to be oh-so sleek.

Wheels of the future

We were interested to learn that the Sideways Bike is not just for clowns, magicians and the double-jointed.

From the left side to the right side

It might be all in the mind, but sitting on a pretty saddle will definitely make cycling for exercise (or pleasure) more fun.

Well seated

Stylish, silent, sexy, Italian and great for shopping. The Shoppy Bike sounds like many a stylista's dream...

Shopping in style

Cycling is the ideal alternative in car-crowded cities. And with a new design, you can carry cargo on the bike too.

Basket case

They're called classics for a reason, because they're elegant, timeless and oh-so desirable, like the Penny Farthing bicycle.

Penny wise

The creative process is a familiar concept but what about a creative cycle, almost like riding a bicycle.

Pedal power

A bicycle made of wood? An interesting concept, and it's not bad looking.

Carbon cool

The Stringbike, using strings instead of cables, makes for a surprisingly smooth ride.

Strung together

A bicycle without a front fork you say? Yes, it looks a bit odd but we appreciate the innovation and creativity driving it.

Fork free

More Showcases

Bookish

Showcase

Calling all book lovers! Take a look at this collection of interesting and alternative bookcases.

Highlights from Milan Design Week 2011

Showcase

Looking back at some of the highlights of the 2011 Milan Design Week when the International Furniture Fair celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Two wheel revolution

Bicycles are big again. They're eco and urban friendly, provide a great form of exercise and now have the most interesting designs.

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Urban & Landscape Design

The bicycle, in various incarnations, has been around the block a couple of times. But recently there’s been a renewed interest in bicycle design and the carbon-free way of travelling it offers. Take a look at a variety of bicycles and cycling paraphernalia that has sparked the interest of everybody from design enthusiasts to cyclists to greenies and hipsters.

Copper classic