By Richard Trombly Don’t pass the bus? They are slow and stop repeatedly. Of course, any cyclist wants to leave them in their dust, right? “Don’t pass the bus.” is one of my favorite, if obscure, Chinese sayings. It is more than just safety advice. I am mostly an endurance rider but when I was…
By Richard Trombly I decided to launch this site in connection with an auspicious date, the anniversary of the passing of the inventor of the modern bicycle, John Starley. For the past 150 years or so, bikes have revolutionized human transportation and despite the love of the personal automobile, energy efficiency and healthy lifestyle are…
Welcome to the Osaka Design Works! We have a commitment to human powered mobility whether it is for transportation, adventure, travel, exersize or sport. We make boats and bikes as well as other outdoor gear. We are especially interested in the new opportunites to bring the new light, affordable and effecient EV-assisted vehicles – Those…
