CH Gift Guide: Schlep It Up a Notch

10 easy ways to transport heavy loads or personal goods

Whether it’s hauling home groceries in the trunk of a classic car, kids in the cargo carrier of a Christiana bike, or tackling laundry in an urban environment, schlepping is a natural part of a busy life. Make it easier on your favorite workhorse with one of the gifts from the Cool Hunting gift guide which makes hauling, carrying, transporting or packing things around a …

Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5

A mountain bike featuring a mid-sized wheel diameter that offers agility and toughness, on the way up and down

Innovations in bike design happen so often and with such technical precision, it’s often difficult to keep up with changes. However mountain bikes are undergoing a major design shift that is both easily recognizable and also has major riding benefits. Traditionally, mountain bike wheels are 26” with a more recent 29” (known as a 29er) wheel size to roll over rough terrain and obstacles with …

Ruphus

Wooden bicycles and fenders from the Portland-based design and build shop

Founded this past September as a creative outlet for the smaller ideas that would otherwise go untouched by designer Matt Rafael at his home and interior design/build company Raphael Design, Ruphus utilizes Rafael’s 20 plus years of design experience to produce a modest range of furniture and bicycle-oriented products. While the innovative wooden Woodsman bicycle is immediately attention-grabbing (much like the design direction previously seen …