Please Stop Driving “Drunk”
November 5, 2009 at 7:20 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentI ran across this little tidbit today on NYTimes.com. It’s a short (3 minute) video piece that discusses the dangers of attempting to multi-task while driving and what people are (and aren’t) doing about it. Research shows that people who drive while using their phone are 4 times more likely to cause a accident, as likely as someone with a .o8 blood alcohol level. Yikes. Oh, and people know its wrong and dangerous… and they don’t care. If you are interested in reading more about this after you watch the video, here is a link to the accompanying artical. Enjoy…
I like the guy who says he’s more likely to be driving drunk than driving while talking on his cell phone. Ummm… that’s not any better dude! That did make me laugh though, so I like him. Also, that blonde lady (about half way through the video) who’s talking about the similarities of talking on the phone and driving drunk… she looks like she’d know, I’m pretty sure she’s wasted. Stay safe out there kids! Watch out for drunk…… er………. drivers on their phones!
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…And on a completely unrelated note, this bike is soo sweet and I want it! Titanium cyclocross awesomeness from the guys at IF…
The above photos all taken from the IF Blog.
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Hope you all had a good Thursday!
-Eli
Basket Bag: Re-designed
October 25, 2009 at 2:09 pm | In Basket Bags, What's New! | 6 CommentsTags: "how to", basket bag, gen.2, lemolo, new design
I am happy to announce that I have finally finished a long overdue re-design of the Lemolo Basket Bag. This was one of the earlier bags I started making and since then a few other companies have followed suit. I have felt for awhile that I should re-think my Basket Bag to once again set myself apart from the rest. I believe that this second generation Basket Bag is a vast improvement over the first and follows a pattern more in line with the direction my new designs have taken.
Like the previous generation, the current Basket Bag is designed for and fits perfectly into the WALD #137 Basket and will feature a removable handle for off-the-bike use. I am now using different hardware to make attaching and removing the shoulder strap easier and quicker than ever. The way the bag attaches to the basket is better integrated and less bulky than before and stays almost hidden to the untrained eye, even when the bag is out of the basket! The new version uses my signature roll-top-and-flap design I first introduced with the Lemolo Pannier over a year ago. This bag still features a floating liner to help ensure your goods are kept clean and out of the elements.
It’s important to be seen out there, now more than ever as we enter the dark fall and winter months. The Gen.2 Lemolo Basket Bag now comes with a highly reflective stripe that runs across the entire front of the bag to help keep you safe on that, at times, dark and treacherous commute home.
There will be a slight price change, but my goal is to keep this bag below the 100 dollar mark and I think I can do that. Hope ya like it! See pictures of the bag and how it works below…
At under $100, the Lemolo Basket Bag would make a great gift for a loved one… or yourself! Keep an eye on the For Sale Page, I hope to get few of these built soon and have them ready to go for the upcoming holiday season.
-Eli
Meet Louie
October 24, 2009 at 11:45 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentThe Official Lemolo Mascot. Who knows maybe I’ll start designing little doggie backpacks as well….
-Eli
P.S. Thanks for the fantastic hat and wonderful write-up Annie, it was really great meeting you!
2009 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show
October 15, 2009 at 8:04 am | In bikes, handbuilt, portland | Leave a CommentTags: 2009, obca, oregon handmade bicycle show, portland oregon
The 2009 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show follows hot on the heels of the Oregon Manifest and is presented by The Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA). Show opens Halloween day 2009, see details below…
The OBCA event will feature up to 40 exhibitions. Veterans and new talent from across the nation will display their work side by side, in a celebration of the handmade bicycle. Additionally, seminars and speakers have been scheduled for attendees interested in learning more about manufacturing, design, industry and general bicycle culture.
Friday, October 30 – Friday night 6-9pm, OBCA will host an invitation only, pre-show frame builder’s happy hour for exhibitors and their guests, catered by Park Kitchen Restaurant and Higgins Restaurant and Bar. Wine provided by GC Wines and Casa Bruno.
Saturday, October 31st – Saturday day: Show is open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $8.00 admission a pint glass or a water bottle (while supplies last). ATM is available on site.
Saturday night: A VIP Halloween costume party will follow the exhibition with live music by Chervona, with costume contest for the best costume [PRIZE - $100]. Food and beverages will be supplied by HUB (www.hopworksbeer.com), Portland’s premier sustainable, organic brewery from 8 p.m. to midnight. $5.00 entry fee.
Sunday, November 1st – General admission from 10a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Be there.
-Eli
Lemolo Panniers – In use!
September 29, 2009 at 8:25 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: ant bicycles, customer photos, in-use, Lemolo Bags, panniers
This is Susan. She lives and commutes by bike in Boston, MA. Susan has recently become the owner of a beautiful set (if I do say so myself) of Lemolo Panniers and has not wasted any time putting them to work. They look great on her well-used and recently re-painted ANT bicycle. Check it out…
That’s a gorgeous bike Susan. Thanks for the pictures!
-Eli
WEND Magazine Benefit
September 2, 2009 at 9:37 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
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Lemolo+Rapha=Awesome
August 25, 2009 at 10:51 am | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsTags: continental, lemolo, rapha, tool wrap
My friends at Rapha presented me with the opportunity to collaborate with them on a little project. This isn’t the first time I’ve had the pleasure of working with them. I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know this tight-knit group on a personal level and work with them on a professional level.They are really great cyclists and fantastic people.
On to the good stuff…
Lemolo-made Rapha Tool Wraps. I made about thirty of these little babies for their Continental Team this summer. And, judging from the pictures, it looks like they all got some use. A Pretty basic, light, tool wrap that that is carried under the saddle and holds just the essentials for quick fixes and flats.
Follow Rapha’s Continental riders throughout the U.S. via their online road journal. Link
-Eli
video
August 20, 2009 at 8:50 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: "mc spandx", bike, funny, performance, portland, video
It’s time we all laugh a little. At ourselves mostly… ok at other people to, come on do it, you’ll feel better. I would like to note that this was filmed here in Portland. Yep, we take bikes very seriously around here and we’ve got a sense of humor to boot!
Note: You might like Fix Push, although it outlives my attention span it is preeeeeeetty funny for the first few minutes. In my opinion the Fix Push 2 Trailer provides just enough laugh at just the right length.
-Eli
Lemolo Panniers – In Use
June 25, 2009 at 10:46 am | In Lemolo Bags, Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Lemolo Bags, panniers
Erik uses his Lemolo Panniers to stock up on food. Check out these photos of his bags in-use and hauling a pretty serious load home from the grocery store (click on photo for larger picture)…
Click here to see Erik’s photoset dedicated to his new bags.
Thanks for the pictures Erik, enjoy your new bags!
-Eli
Summertime Fun!
June 19, 2009 at 3:45 pm | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentTags: beer cozy, beer koozie, Lemolo Bags, summer
Lemolo-made beer koozies… er… beer cozys? Whatever, check’em out!
I was thinking about making a few and putting them up for sale on the site here if there was some interest. I’ve actually been meaning to do that since… well, at least since last summer. Maybe I’ll finally get around to doing it this year…
-Eli
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