I judged the entries by how they incorporated the mandatory design features outlined on the Oregon Manifest site: -Anti-Theft System -Fender System -Lighting System -Load System -Free-Standing Under Load (While Parked) System With a heavy bias toward integration, quality of execution and aesthetics. In no particular order, I thought these bikes were outstanding. YiPsan Bicycles Read More
As the Bike Hermit makes his way back to the bike cave from Portland on Chief, Sky King thought it would be a good idea to provide a link to the updates on the Oregon Manifest Website. Some high quality photos and interviews with the builders and the judges Read More
Dan Boxer makes Boxer Bicycles. For the 2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor's Challenge he came up with this "cycle truck" He told me it's a departure from his normal bike, but he has a pretty new addition to the family (congrat's Dan) and he wanted a utility bike that he could ride to the store and Read More
With over 30 entries the 2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor's Challenge is a challenge for the reporter. I have decided to break the reviews up into categories, the first installment of which will be cargo bikes. These are bikes loosely in the tradition of the Dutch Bakfiets or freight bikes with a large platform or container Read More
The Bike Hermit joins the group today as the Oregon Manifest Field Trials get underway. The entrants are only allowed to take a tube and tire levers as the ride is the true test of the bikes integrity. We hear that surprises are in store along the way. Am counting on the Bike Hermit to Read More
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