What Happened
Richard Allen didn't invent the automobile bike rack – his 1967 patent application makes it clear that others came before.
Why It Matters
But after nearly sixty years selling popular and simple mechanical bike carriers, his company Allen Sports now offers a line of – yes – Bluetooth-monitored suction cups to stick bikes to your car.
Key Details
- If you feel stressed just looking at these pictures of the new $299 Smart Suction Go, you're not alone!
- It's the first thing my colleague Andrew Liszewski said, and I wholeheartedly agree.
- But apparently some people already swear by the ease and portability of suction-cup bike mounts – SeaSucker is the big name in that space.
- … Read the full story at The Verge.
Background Context
Richard Allen didn't invent the automobile bike rack – his 1967 patent application makes it clear that others came before. But after nearly sixty years selling popular and simple mechanical bike carriers, his company Allen Sports now offers a line of – yes – Bluetooth-monitored suction cups to stick bikes to your car. If you feel stressed just looking at these pictures of the new $299 Smart Suction Go, you're not alone! It's the first thing my colleague Andrew Liszewski said, and I wholeheartedly agree. But apparently some people already swear by the ease and portability of suction-cup bike mounts – SeaSucker is the big name in that space. … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge
