Whike
Wind + Trike = Whike (a sail trike)
Bicycles
Interesting possibilities arise when you combine old technology with new knowledge and new materials, or when you apply old concepts and traditional knowledge to modern technology.
High-tech has become the idol of our society, but technological progress is—more often than not—aimed at solving problems caused by earlier technical inventions.
There is a lot of potential in past and often forgotten knowledge and technologies when it comes to designing a sustainable society.
Bolted Aluminum Utility Trike
A tilting cargo trike built without welding.
Dynamo Taillight
A DIY dynamo-powered taillight using a very simple standlight circuit.
Python Midracer
A center-steered recumbent that I built in Davis. I toured and commuted on this bike for several years, and it remains one of the most comfortable bikes I've owned.