http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-picks-top-five-bikes-made-of-alternative-materials.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:30:50 +0000 A roundup of the most innovative examples of bicycles created using non-traditional materials. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/leds-wheels-promote-green-lantern-movie.html Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:21:22 +0000 Warner Bros used an in-the-streets campaign to publicize the release of their movie in Brazil. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/in-copenhagen-gas-stations-morph-into-bike-repair-shops-headlines.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:03:08 +0000 An energy company installed free bike-care centers at some of their locations, rendering the city even more bike-friendly. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/juri-zaechs-write-a-bike-turns-frames-into-names-pics.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:40:54 +0000 The Paris-based designer has a unique way of personalizing your ride.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/starke-bikes-feature-usb-ports-to-charge-your-devices.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:03 +0000 New models include a charging point for powering up your gadgets as you ride.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/kidrobot-founder-paul-budnitz-launches-titanium-urban-bicycles-pics.html Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:50:15 +0000 His new top-end, lightweight bicycles are designed for daily use in the city.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/san-francisco-next-to-get-protected-bike-lanes-headlines.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:04:14 +0000 With the number of San Franciscans choosing bikes as a mode of transit up 58% since 2006, urban planners need to design streets to accommodate this development. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/genre-de-vie-the-social-effects-of-the-bicycle-revival.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:31:48 +0000 Documentary makers seek crowdfunding for their project about cities rediscovering bicycles.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/borrow-and-ride-at-the-bicycle-library.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:24:25 +0000 Inside a converted double-decker bus in London, people can browse, test, borrow and buy bicycles.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/plans-for-u-s-bicycle-route-system-pick-up-speed.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:21:17 +0000 Six new paths have been approved and more are in the planning stages, with the ultimate goal being a nationwide system for bicycles.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/the-bike-rack-desk-pics.html Wed, 11 May 2011 16:51:09 +0000 The Store MUU design studio has created a remarkable combination of a bike rack and work station. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/five-spring-bicycles.html Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:51:38 +0000 An assortment of city bikes suited to commuting or cruising. Cool Hunting]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/levis-introduces-commuter-cycling-series.html Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:03:47 +0000 Levi’s unveiled the Commuter Cycling Series, a collection of garments designed purposefully to meet the needs of the commuting cyclist.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/pic-the-chainless-stringbike.html Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:13:17 +0000 A design team from Hungary has created a system that uses steel wires and pulleys instead of the traditional chain drive.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/ruby-pseudo-on-yer-bike.html Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:06:16 +0000 Overnight, London has filled up with racks of bicycles in hot spots around the English capital.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/pi-mobility-refines-the-idea-of-a-bike.html Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:32:17 +0000 The “Pi Cycle” is a new approach to integrating electronic technology and bicycle mechanics.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/pic-knitted-bike.html Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:21:40 +0000 A bicycle is immobilized with a web of yarn in Chinatown.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/statement-making-bike-hire-in-melbourne.html Thu, 20 May 2010 10:07:28 +0000 A styleized bike rental service offers classic bikes to its customers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/psfk-visits-bespoke-the-handbuilt-bicycle-exhibition.html Thu, 13 May 2010 12:13:28 +0000 We visited the preview of a new exhibition showcasing the work of six hand-built bicycle builders.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/tour-de-google-maps.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:27 +0000 Google Maps have added a handy 'by bike' route within the "Get Directions" option. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/vrachtfiets-cargo-bikes-for-urban-mobility.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:32:49 +0000 Netherlands start-up Vrachtfiets (Dutch for "Mobile Bicycle") provides a pedal-based solution to the often arduous task of moving your home or office within a large urban area.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/eneloop-hybrid-bicycle-can-charge-on-flat-ground.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:44:14 +0000 A new electric bike from Sanyo will be able to charge up while being ridden on flat ground.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/pics-elevated-bike-lane-concept-design.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:32:17 +0000 Martin Angelov has developed an elevated bike lane concept called Kolelinia, complete with two-way lanes and safety features.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/designing-products-for-a-bike-centric-world.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:04:37 +0000 For The Love Of Bikes is a design collection by Vanessa Marie Robinson aimed at making the growing world of cycling better.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/washington-dcs-sleek-new-bike-transit-center.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:03 +0000 Bicycle commuters in Washington DC have a striking new Bike Transit Center to use at Union Station. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/washington-dcs-sleek-new-bike-transit-center-2.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:03 +0000 Bicycle commuters in Washington DC have a striking new Bike Transit Center to use at Union Station.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/mission-bicycle-shop-converting-digital-to-real-life.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:55:11 +0000 Through text displays, logical instructions, and product displays that look like exploded diagrams, customers are easily guided through the process of creating their own unique bike.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/the-bicycle-photography-of-san-francisco.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:04:17 +0000 Mash SF, a hardcore group of cyclists, have produced a particularly stunning collection of images from around the world of their tightly-knit community.  The mostly black and white photographs portray their culture and obsession with all things bicycle.  Massan, a prolific photographer of their crew, has amassed a great collection of images on his personal site, including the photographs displayed below in the gallery.  The vibrant society of bike messengers and other worshipers of fixed gear or even brake-less bicycles have bred some incredible media and it’s a pleasure to see the content produced.  The rider and assumed photographer MassanRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/bikes-help-water-city-trees.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:09:05 +0000 Casey Trees, a non-profit dedicated to planting trees in the Washington DC area, recently unveiled a new program to mulch and water trees with custom bikes fitted with trailers.  The Water-by-Cycle project is the first of its type in the nation and the inaugural ride allowed tree care over a wider range than previously possible.  The custom bike trailers carry hoses that hook up to city fire hydrants and have full permission from the DC Water and Sewage Authority.  The bikes allow for the field crew to water newer trees with specialized care without requiring a parking spot or aRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/driving-kills-health-warnings-on-cars.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:18:36 +0000 The Copenhagenize blog has come up with a radical concept – warning labels on cars. Similar to the bold text warnings found on packs of cigarettes in many parts of the world, the labels would reveal the hidden dangers of driving, encouraging people to bicycle instead. Copenhaganize explains: I think it’s safe to say that we have a pressing need for marketing cycling positively if we’re to encourage people to ride bicycles and begin the transformation of our cities into more liveable places. Instead of scare campaigns about cycling [a life-extending, healthy, sustainable transport form], wouldn’t it be more appropriateRead more...]]>