Jason Bradbury

AlligatorHotrod says:

October 24th, 2008 at 4:26 pm

Well, if I were a bike thief, I wouldn’t want to steal that. So you’re off to a good start at least!!

Georgz says:

October 24th, 2008 at 4:28 pm

wow, thats my kinda bike. lol, do you have one off these Jason, =D

backofthefridge says: → http://www.backofthefridge.co.uk

October 24th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

How about some sort of fingerprint recognition system on the handle grips which would unlock the brakes, gears and wheels for only those programmed to use the bike. Wouldn’t make the bike completely ‘theft proof’ but would at least slow the thieving scumbags down!

Adam says: → http://blogthisblogthat.co.uk

October 24th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

Awesum lookin bike! What was your old dad bike like - much different??

Jack says:

October 24th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

Well, you want something sturdy, so as not to drop the dwarfs. So four wheels are in order. With kids these days and their rampant happy slapping escapades, you’ll need some kind of protective shell while you move along. You’ll also want it red, as in DANGER! KEEP AWAY! Also going to need to be fast, to get away from those muggers trying to steal your gadgets.
This should do the trick;

http://tinyurl.com/y2pb63

… There you go, the new Dad-Bike.

Adam says: → http://blogthisblogthat.co.uk

October 25th, 2008 at 9:17 am

Yea I agree with Jack - that should definitely be your new dad bike!!

backofthefridge says: → http://www.backofthefridge.co.uk

October 25th, 2008 at 12:11 pm

Whilst the Feetz is beautifully engineered as you stated I don’t think it would suit a young hip dad like yourself!?! I could however see my granddad/grandma on it going down the post office to moan about the queues! Priced at over 1300 squid I’m sure you could design a cheaper model………..of course with my ‘patented’ fingerprint recognition system included!

L.Rawlins says:

October 25th, 2008 at 1:03 pm

Rear mounted saddle bags. Kids seats.

Saddle bags that have kids seats on them? Saddle bags that house folding kids seats in them?

…

I think I’m on to something, but it requires more thought.

Simon Page says: → http://simoncpage.com

October 26th, 2008 at 4:44 pm

Doesn’t scream out cutting edge design. I would drop the security aspect and do something more centred around safety? Baby bike air bags? Oh better patent that one!

Simon Page says: → http://simoncpage.com

October 27th, 2008 at 1:02 pm

A study by the insurance company Direct Line suggested that about 440,000 bikes (compared to 1.7million cars) are being taken by thieves each year.

Finger recognition will be ocassionally flakey as it is with computers and it needs to be something solid and ideally not digital so no conversion to analog - you don’t want to have a bike that you can’t ride instantly and no extra battery concerns (lights are bad enough). Also for an average priced bike to have finger print recognition would be too expensive and too technical for most.

I have a fairly expensive bike and have to say I have had no problems with crime particularly round Cambridge (the bike capital) but them I am careful to use a v.heavy duty lock and use a well lit public area - follow those rules and you will be fine.

I have just has a brain-wave on an idea which I am going to bounce of a biking friend…

How did you get your bike nicked in the first place - was it locked up?

Simon Page says: → http://simoncpage.com

October 27th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eieKug-blh4&eurl=http://www.bikeoff.org/

L.Rawlins says:

October 27th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

What do you mean you’ve ‘gotta be honest’ Jason?

Is it uncool to think that my idea has merit?! Haha!

I’m toying with making bit of a collage myself to illustrate the concept furthur along with some other novelties. I’ll email it.

peter harris says:

October 27th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

bit heavy in appearance I think
by todays standard
my greatgggrandfather patented the
the rear drive [harry j lawson]

I think the ilm zeno program came from
the legend zenos paradoxs in greek
mythology

AlligatorHotrod says:

October 28th, 2008 at 12:21 am

“Really, we need solutions to make it harder for the scum bags to filch our rides.”

How about the police arresting them?!! That would work.

On a more serious note, how about the tech that supermarket trolleys use?

You know when they pass a certain point then the wheels lock to stop it going further?

You could use that and have something you keep on your person to transmit the signal so that when you leave your bike it locks up and can’t be moved.

Or something along those lines anyway.

AlligatorHotrod says:

October 28th, 2008 at 12:23 am

Also, you need to put your website clock back an hour. it’s only 23:23 but this post will (hopefully) be marked 12:23 am.

Lenny James says:

October 28th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

Great bike I would be able to get you one of the child seats, not to sure about the front on though

nicolas says:

October 28th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

well, I love that

L.Rawlins says:

October 28th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

@ AlligatorHotrod

That ’shopping trolley security’ idea is genius. Some kind of proximity tag attached to your everyday key fob that locked and unlocked the wheels would be really, really neat!

owen says:

November 1st, 2008 at 8:23 am

I really like your inventions and ideas. I had the awesome idea of a bluetooth cell phone receiver glove, then I found yours, and my excited state of ideas about patents and creativity was smothered. I salute you, for thinking of my idea before me. But really, your work is really inspiring stuff. I hope to be a designer someday.

Joe Crane says:

November 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm

Hey Jason!…if your going to have 4 wheels… then why not have 2 sets of forks at the front… I’d reccomend 2 sets of Marzocchi’s 888’s…you’d get attention, but thiefs dont know the different between a skateboard and a bike :).

P.s. liked your recent review of downhill bikes on gadget show…I love riding mine

Joe Crane says:

November 3rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm

forgot to add ^… put a handbrake on your bike and lock it with a key

L.Rawlins says:

November 4th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

Ok, so I still haven’t had the time to photo the shop out of a regular bike yet but I will get around to it. Promise.

This project has enticed my neurons to firing.

Jon Clark says:

November 18th, 2008 at 1:17 am

Hi Jason, this is a great idea. I have just come back from a cycle with my two kids (2 + 4), in order to fit the shopping I tow a kids trailer (2 seater - 1 for kids, 1 seat for shopping) and have a child seat for the younger on the back of the bike, Will be interested to see what you come up with as I just don’t feel cool when I’m out on it!!

Jon Clark says:

November 18th, 2008 at 2:14 am

OK, having done some research I would probably use one of these http://www.tricyclesales.co.uk/product%20pages/product_chopper20.html
as the base for the project with the kids sat behind me. Below them should be enough space to fit a motor of some sort, and the handle bars would still be free for a shopping basket.

A-q-u-i-l-i-a (steam ID :D) says:

December 8th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

i can’t quite make out what this anti-theft system is… some kind of burglar alarm? maybe you could conceal it in the audacious basket

Jon Clark says:

December 11th, 2008 at 7:19 am

Any news on the Feetz test?

sgtcharge says:

December 13th, 2008 at 11:19 am

a hummer, coolest car to turn up to school/playschool in, no energy required, and no need for a basket just drive right up to the shop who’ll argue?
Not to mention its indestructable, has wheels too big to clamp and the bad guys wont get far before the fuel runs out

sgtcharge says:

December 17th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

hi sgt charge here,
im a big fan of the gadget show and i kno you love video editing.
Since the apple expert chat doesnt work, whats the best greenscreen software? Can imovie layer images?

Richard says: → http://www.toolan.co.uk

December 27th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

How about a in-built tracking device in the frame, so if it is stolen it can be easily tracked!

Henry says:

December 28th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

Ultimate Bike Security
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com
/immobitag/index.html

Jason, check that out for your bike, TBF, If I stole bikes, and that was on there, no way would I steal it, how could you sell it on. Oh yeah, and if you were the owner, you would be able to supply the codes. For the basket, i have seen a cool design once, its a small basket that fits just between the back wheel and the seat, and its big enough for a school bag i would say, also, no horrible pick nic baskets! For one, they look bad, and they are normally REALLY good at losing kes, key in the pocket, bike moves, key falls out pocket into drain…. sure there is something you can do instead of that. And for a lock, i have thought and a good way would be a triangle lock, both wheels, and just fits over the frame, so the wheels can not move, and unless they want a handle bar and mabey a break, its impossable to steal, i might steal ya pic jason so i can draw on my system, if you do not mind
Henry

Glorii says:

April 28th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

What you need is a Gazelle - http://www.cycle-heaven.co.uk/gazelle.html - the bloom is the one for you!

And some family accessories -

http://www.cycle-heaven.co.uk/family.html

Ben Stokell says: → http://twitter.com/BenStokell/

May 23rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm

what about the iphone holder so you don’t get lost?

jordon says: → http://www.bsafebseen.co.uk/bsafebeseen/Home.html

May 23rd, 2009 at 7:35 pm

The url i sent is.
indicatiors you will need them for turning if you have a lot of weight

Simon Sawyer says:

May 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 pm

How about contacting a Formula 1 team
To use their KERS system - would help with those tricky uphill gradients.

Dannyhazy says:

May 23rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm

I’m thinking someway how the bike will know whether its you riding or not, be it fingerprint recognition, or a password etc. If the fingerprint/password is incorrect 3 times the bike could maybe self-destruct?

unibob says: → http://www.unibob.net

May 24th, 2009 at 9:38 am

I’m not an expert on bikes, mainly unicycles but I do think some pedals would help you!!
Some JC Odyssey Twisted Plastics would do the job just fine. Light, stylish and tough!!!

GoldButterfly says:

June 17th, 2009 at 6:08 pm

I like your ideas Jason, have you seen ‘The Impello’ by the International Surrey Company, now that is what pedal power should be about!