Sunday, September 27, 2009

Party on Wheels: Beer Bike Totes Two Kegs and Pizza!!



This is quite possibly the greatest idea ever. Well maybe not, but it's still pretty cool! It's a mobile brewery. You know, on second thought, that seems like a lot of work...


The Beer Bike was designed and created by Hopworks Urban Brewing of Portland, Oregon, has been built on the frame of a cargo bike that carries two kegs and taps, plus a hot pizza storage unit. Impressive, but I can't even imagine pedaling two full kegs of beer around. I mean, those things are heavy.

The bike will be shown off at the upcoming Oregon Manifest handmade bike show."


Friday, September 18, 2009

Tandem Robo-Biker That Pedals For You?

Never would have thought of it myself, but this guy has got some mad design skills..


The skinny little rider you see perched atop the back seat of this tandem is Joules, robot cyclist extraordinaire. He's the creation of a guy called Chris who, challenged by his son to create an electric tandem that worked via pedal power, more than satisfied the brief.


The nuts-and-bolts robot is powered by a PMG-132 electric motor and, unlike most lazy-assed back-end tandem riders, does all the work himself. Not sure whether I could live with that — I'd probably get so fat from lack of exercise that the tandem would crumple when I got on, and Joules would never forgive me.

Endless-Sphere.com Via Gizmodo.com

Monday, September 14, 2009

Brunton Flip-N-Drip Coffee Maker


Make yourself a fresh cup of joe on the run with the Brunton Flip-N-Drip Coffee Maker ($45). Simply boil water in the base, attach the brew chamber filled with your favorite coffee, and flip the unit over to begin percolating a great cup of coffee. Great for hiking, camping, or covert caffeine consumption.