Gantoli Cycling Gloves

Leather palmed cycling gloves find inspiration in the glory days of European road racing

Like many of us, the minds behind Montreal-based Gantoli Cycling Accoutrements are inspired by a bygone era they didn’t actually live through. For CH contributor Mike Giles and Garry Vickers that time is the early 20th century, the glory days of European cycling. Driven to design a product reminiscent of such a significant period, the two enthusiasts of vintage bikes and cycling’s legendary heritage created …

Sahn Classic

Equestrian-style helmets for the urban bike rider

After working for 10 years at Predator creating protective gear for water sports and skateboarding, designer Matt Kelly wanted to work on a different kind of project. Partnering with Sen-Huy Tan, a friend and a noted industry designer, the duo set to work designing a helmet that balanced protection and style, and came up with the Sahn Classic. Launched out of the pair’s studio in …

The Bike Porter

Copenhagen Part's innovative twist on the classic bicycle basket

As part of a research project for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the New York-based design studio NR 2154 and the Danish company Goodmorning Technology came together to create an integrated bike scheme for the city. Starting from the ground up, the studios set about creating a bike built for city riding. During their initial research, the designers discovered that the …