Hi there! I’m currently in a design class and am designing biking accessories and could use some feedback from actual cyclists (: I’ve made a short survey that should only take about 10 minutes and would greatly appreciate some input, Thank you!! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckFAfsSO54ld2GCPIDKcUn6Nz7\_RsYSZ4f8HBKi7Q0QOG0ew/viewform?usp=sf\_link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckFAfsSO54ld2GCPIDKcUn6Nz7_RsYSZ4f8HBKi7Q0QOG0ew/viewform?usp=sf_link)
by Fantastic_Buy_3828
4 Comments
I’m a big fan of the rain shell that could fold up into a bar bag. Not sure if I have any other use for the other 9!
The bike stoplight exists already, we have them in a few spots in my city and it has its own sensor that sees the bike and a little light shows up signifying it has recognized a bike is at the light.
The hardshell front jacket seems a bit backwards to me. If I am riding in wet weather then my back is going to get wet and rained on. So having the back to be a breathable hardshell and the front allowing more air pass through to cool the rider makes a lot more sense.
The majority of stuff on that list already exists. Like hand shields (mitts attached to bar) are already popular places like Minnesota and Alaska, reversible jackets, bike traffic lights are a thing in some places.
Couple of them that don’t I would say are not great ideas like the brakes that you squeeze with your knees, forward g-force from braking and the need of the rider to brace against it would make it very hard to control. It also doesn’t offer anything over a coaster brake for people with arthritis in hands.
For me the only idea here I haven’t seen before that seems any good is the water mister, though wouldnt be surprised to find out they already exsit too
Annnnd submitted.