Isis Shiffer’s life revolves around bikes. While working at Bilenky Cycle Works in Philadelphia, she designed custom bikes. Each one had its own artful flair—a tiny metal manta ray delicately perched ...
Bike helmets made out of paper — yes, paper — very well could save lives, make Citi Bike safer and get Isis Shiffer very rich. The idea is simple enough, if you have some basic engineering knowledge: ...
Environmentally friendly products have been growing in popularity as more companies try to do their part to protect our planet’s health. One significant issue is the overabundance of plastics and ...
When it comes to life-saving protective gear, “collapsible” doesn’t seem like a word you’d want to hear, but this folding bike helmet just won a top design award for its unique design and unusual ...
Many cities around the world — from New York City to Buenos Aires — are investing more in bike share systems as a form of public transportation. But the bikes don't come with helmets, so riders must ...
Where's a bike helmet when you need one? A sustainable paper-based helmet could make it easier to ride safely. While bike share programs have been wildly popular in many cities, a common downside is ...
Bike sharing schemes have become a familiar feature in many major cities around the world. They are designed to help free up increasingly clogged urban roads and ease congestion on public transport ...