"I've got an old product for bicycles that allows the rider to indicate when changing lanes or turning, they're called hands, they work fine, need no batteries and don't cost anything.
Good luck selling yet another gadgety thing for…"
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Jar commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Hi there
Not sure if this blog is stll being read. I have a new product for push bikes that allows the rider to indicate when changing lanes or turning.
Once inerted into the hadlebar ends they allow the rider to turn on the constant RED LED…"
ChrisS commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Already got a pair of Axo black MTB leather shoes, they look similar to the above minus the ankle. It's more about customising Blunnies that I'm interested in pursuing further, probably a older pair with a steel shank for obvious reasons."
"just screw your cleats into the sole with self tappers and off you go :)"
TheCaptain commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Rocco's in Malvern might, or build something similar from the ground up. Shall we explore this idea further?"
ChrisS commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"I'm in, if you know someone who could customise elastic-sided Blundstones with SPD's and Sidi buckles.
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TheCaptain commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"I want someone to make a set of leather dress shoes with cleats, so I can go from the bike into the office.
I'm considering going to a specialist shoe maker to put in a custom order.
Would anyone be interested in putting a group order?"
The Wrat commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"I would rather not have to stick my paw out at all. I find this to be very dangerous when going at speed. I would rather like something like this...
http://www.beseenonabike.com/shopuk/product_info.php?products_id=319
Not sure if it would work out…"
Darren Ford commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Divergence is infact another way of stating a disagreement or discrepancy- which funnily enough, is exactly what has occured.
As for your views on changing peoples perceptions, how would you propose that be done with the resources that we currently…"
Alex 4.0 commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Unfortunately a minority of drivers are marred by an inability to consider the safety of other road users.
I'd say they are perfectly 'able' to consider the safety of other road users - but that they are failing to do so.
I guess…"
Darren Ford commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Haha "future in middle management is assured?" Please elaborate! Why not the top ;)"
Jack commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Last winter I purchased a pair of gardening gloves from Bunnings. They are not the greatest and would be looked down upon by the Lycra set but I think they do the job. Good colour and with the reflective tape it helps a lot."
Alex 4.0 commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!""I guess that's the logic behind our concept- we can't change their mentality so we must look to decrease the prevalance of divergence between the two users another way. In our case, we see visibility as a great way of doing…"
"LOL, yes point well taken, doh! so speaking less figuratively.. I'll let you know when I know :)"
Oz commented on Darren Ford's blog post A new cycling accesory- Have your say!"Think i'll need a bigger letterbox Rob ;)"
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Posted on May 12, 2009 at 3:29pm 30 Comments 0 Likes
To all cyclists,
Just a quick line to generate some thought on the needs and wants of cyclists. As a current director for a company 'Yawhoo,' we're looking to establish a cycling accessory. Thus far we have come up with the idea of what essentially is a safety contraption for those who ride in the dark; A non-intrusive wrist band that will illuminate to ensure cyclists are clearly visible, particularly when indicating with their hands. However, some perspective from you cyclists, the… Continue
Just a quick line to generate some thought on the needs and wants of cyclists. As a current director for a company 'Yawhoo,' we're looking to establish a cycling accessory. Thus far we have come up with the idea of what essentially is a safety contraption for those who ride in the dark; A non-intrusive wrist band that will illuminate to ensure cyclists are clearly visible, particularly when indicating with their hands. However, some perspective from you cyclists, the… Continue
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- At 11:51pm on May 12, 2009, ChrisS said…
- Hello there Darren,
A warm welcome to Melb Cyclist, if you haven't been welcomed yet. ;)
cheers,
ChrisS
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