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End of the week miscellanyBrompton baggage, old shipping containers recycled, E-bike legislation update, unusual electric assistance and wheel bling. Sue Archer writes: Brompton baggage developments Folding bike manufacturers Brompton have announced accessory developments for 2010, including some new luggage options. The 'S Bag', the messenger style bag for the S Type bike, and the Touring pannier or 'T Bag', will both be remodelled and there will be two new bags: The 'A Bag', or attache case, will have a traditional leather briefcase style with laptop space, while the 'O bag' has been designed exclusively for Brompton's front luggage system by waterproof cycle luggage specialist Ortlieb. Brompton owners keen to protect their bikes on planes and other long haul journeys will now have the option of the Brompton Pod, a rigid shelled flight case with telescopic handle and wheeled suitcase manoeuvrability. Other improvements will include the introduction of a less expensive hub dynamo system to replace the current tyre dynamo offered. The new hub has been specifically adapted by Shimano for Brompton and will provide a more reliable solution than the current bottle dynamo. The more expensive high-spec SON dynamo will still be available, coupled with a Busch & Muller front lamp with light sensor and front and rear standlights. For tyres, the current four options will reduce to two, the Brompton Kevlar and the Schwalbe Kojak, successor to the currently offered Stelvio. Finally the superlight bikes in the range will no longer have titanium seat pillars, but aluminium, since titanium has proved increasingly difficult to source reliably. Shipping container to bike container Seabourne specialise in supplying and converting shipping containers and their latest conversion is this Cycle Store. Each container is converted into 12 separate lockable 'rooms', each with a hook to hang a bike vertically, a light, a first aid kit, a mirror and space to store clothing and other kit. An advantage for employers over installing a more normal bike shed and stands is that the container is relatively easily delivered and can be moved later if necessary, without the disruption of building work to erect and concrete-in a shelter. Electric law update... ETRA, the European Twowheel Retailers' Association, met at this year's Eurobike exhibition, and took the first steps towards lobbying for better European regulations on light electric vehicles. You can read about the meeting here. ...and electric assistance with a difference If anyone should have an interest in electric vehicle regulations, it's Joules, the electric stoker, seen here on the Bicycle Design blog. Instead of a motor in a wheel, Joules converts power into actual pedalling motion, as seen here: The effect of the various levers is quite mesmerising, so it's probably best that the pilot can't see it... Wheely eye-catching Just when you thought you'd customized every surface on your bike possible, along come Wheel Tags. If you have deep section rims, you can decorate the non braking surface with one of a wide range of designs, or order a custom set. If you're feeling safety conscious there is a reflective version, or if you just want to match your socks, there's the Argyle pattern. Thanks to Jonty for the link. Posted on 2 October 2009 Your comments ...
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