After rigorous judging and a 51-mile field test, the winners of the Oregon Manifest Constructors Design Challenge were announced Saturday night, September 24, at an awards gala before a crowd of more than 1,000 onlookers. The one-of-a-kind American design and build competition brought together custom bike builders and leading design firms to redefine transportation for the everyday lifestyle cyclist. This year's diverse line-up featured an exciting mix of seasoned frame builders and hopeful up-starts, along with six student teams from design schools and programs.
It's a common perception, one that was heard this year from many world-class bike builders who took part in the Oregon Manifest Constructors Design Challenge: The bicycle is a mature design form. It was perfected a century ago with the double-diamond "safety bike" frame design, and it's almost impossible to significantly improve on.
But it doesn't appear that the Oregon Manifest builders had trouble coming up with innovations. Both the judges and the audience of this year's competition were energized and animated, talking about individual innovations and game-changing design shifts, using phrases like "glimpse into the future," "tremendous diversity of ideas" and "relentless innovation."
"We need to adjust our view of the cycling future," said Tinker Hatfield, the renowned Nike product designer and one of the judges for the competition.
The winning Constructor's Design Challenge and the three Creative Collaboration bikes will be on display in the heart of the Portland art and design community, at the Museum of Contemporary Craft. From September 27 through October 29th, the Oregon Manifest exhibit will feature their winning entries and the three Creative Collaboration bikes.
The 2011 Creative Collaborations Teams
IDEO + Rock Lobster
IDEO: Adam Vollmer , Kyle Doerksen , Purin Phanichphant, Adam Reineck, industrial designer
Rock Lobster: Paul Sadoff, framebuilder
- Integrated electric hub motor, lithium-ion battery pack, and custom cycle computer for seamless electric pedal assist when desired.
- Quick-release front rack mechanism to rapidly add, remove, or exchange various cargo-carrying accessories.
- Built-in high-powered front and rear lights with ambient light sensing
fuseproject + SyCip Design
Fuseproject: Yves Behar, Josh Morenstein, Nick Cronan, Noah Murphy-Reinhertz, Jade Dalton
Sycip Designs: Jeremy Sycip
- Modular cargo platform.
- Roll-up-and-go integrated locking.
- High visibility tire
Ziba Design + Signal Cycles
Ziba: Paul Backett, Dan Rowe, Sam Amis, Hannah May, Jaclyn Kampmeier, Paul Petri, Bruce Willey, Amin Zahiry, John Vieira, Dave Sayler, Julia Carpenter
Signal Cycles: Matt Cardinal, Nate Meschke
- Smart locking system that isolates the bike even if the lock is cut!
- Frame that is designed to live out side with paint that ages gracefully.
- Sidecar that can be folded up as an integrated rack or deployed to carry large loads.
- Pair of quick-release weatherproof pannier bags that are compact and lockable.
First Place
Tony Pereira of Pereira Cycles of Portland with a $3,000 prize
- Designed as a car replacement: an alternative for the 82% of under-5 mile trips made in the US each year.
- State of the art electric assist helps the rider get to destinations quickly, without over exertion.
- Lockable storage allows valuables to remain on the bike while rider steps away.
- Integrated sound system provides music safely without the need for headphones.
- Integrated lock system on top disables steering and stabilizes bike under load.
- Upright seating position for comfort and visibility when riding in traffic.
Second Place
Tsunehiro Cycles and Silas Beebe/ID +, both of Portland, with a $1,200 prize
- Retro-reflective powder coat makes entire bike frame reflective at night.
- Electro luminescence strips sewn into panniers for enhanced rear visibility at night.
- 360 degree visibility handlebar stem spacer ring lights further enhance visibility.
- Easily removable and detachable seat for passengers.
Third Place
Cielo by Chris King of Portland, with an $800 prize
- Twin top tube holds u-lock and pump
- Strutless fenders for simplicity and cleaner look.
- Universal light mount can accommodate any off-the-shelf light.
- Internal cable system protects saddle from theft.
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