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OREGON MANIFEST AND LEVI’S®
“THE BIKE DESIGN PROJECT” DESIGN TEAMS REVEAL THEIR
ENTRIES
The Five Competing Teams in “The Bike Design Project” Reveal Prototypes and
Prepare for Online Voting July 28th Through August 3rd
Portland, Oregon—(July 28th, 2014)—Today, voting begins for Oregon Manifest and
Levi’s® “The Bike Design Project”—a pioneering bike design competition which partners
five high-level design firms with American bicycle craftsmen to create the Ultimate
Urban Utility Bike. The competition includes teams from the city of Chicago, New York,
Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. Voting for “The Bike Design Project” starts today at
www.oregonmanifest.com/vote and concludes on August 3rd. The winning design will be
announced on August 4th and then move into production with the competition’s
Manufacturing Partner, Fuji Bikes, for its retail debut in 2015.
“The Bike Design Project” teams created their unique vision of tomorrow’s bicycle for
the everyday rider with innovative designs and features that benefit transportation
cycling.
Chicago: MINIMAL x Method Bicycle –“BLACKLINE” – a bike for cruising during the
summer months and able to contend with the rugged Windy City winters.
 Integrated LED headlight and side blinkers utilize GPS enabled turn-by-turn
navigation to help you safely navigate the urban grid.
 A custom steel frame able to support a multi-configured cargo system and
double leg kickstand.
New York City: Pensa x Horse Cycles – “MERGE” - an urban bicycle loaded with
integrated functionality at your fingertips so you can RIDE YOUR WAY.
 An efficient, compact, maneuverable design perfect for cyclists to navigate the
busy streets of New York City.
 Features of the bike include an integrated USB phone charging station and a
built-in retractable rear rack with advanced lighting.
Portland: INDUSTRY x Ti Cycles – “SOLID” – the first lifestyle connected bike that also
represents the rich history of Portland cycling.
 Handlebars with electronic shifters and haptic GPS navigation that works in
coordination with a DISCOVER MY CITY smartphone app.
 Tig welded 3D-printed Titanium frame and sub-Assemblies, integrated lighting,
matte black carbon fiber rims, self-charging electronic front-hub, and detachable
rack with integrated ABUS lock and strapping system.
San Francisco: Huge Design x 4130 Cycle Works – “EVO” – a hybrid bicycle that
leverages a modular accessory platform for ultimate flexibility.
 Features multiple front and rear quick-connection accessories as attachments.
 Integrated front light, secured locks, and a front wheel lockout system that
enables freestanding lean for loading and unloading, city mountain bike hybrid
tires.
Seattle: TEAGUE x Sizemore Bicycle – “DENNY” – a bicycle to enable travel through the
very diverse and unpredictable city that is Seattle.
 The bike uses an onboard computer in combination with front wheel motor
assist to smartly shift gears based on the ride conditions.
 The bike leverages sensors to provide always on lights, which change their
brightness intensity based on the natural light conditions.
The bike designs were released on Friday, July 25th, at reveal parties hosted by teams in
each competing cities. Each team revealed a working prototype design and provided indepth analysis of the features of the bike designs. Guests of the reveal party were also
privy to video and photographs of the designs of the other competing cities.
To vote for your favorite bike design, visit www.oregonmanifest.com/vote beginning
July 28th through noon on August 3rd when voting concludes. The winning design will be
announced on August 4th and then move into production with the competition’s
Manufacturing Partner, Fuji Bikes, for its retail debut in 2015. For more information
about the “The Bike Design Project” or Oregon Manifest, please visit
www.oregonmanifest.com.
To view the full bike designs, obtain photos and videos of each bike, please visit:
http://oregonmanifest.com/media
ABOUT OREGON MANIFEST
Oregon Manifest exists to celebrate and amplify bike craft, design and innovation. They provide an
independent innovation platform for designers, engineers, craftsmen and makers to collaboratively
develop bike designs that can expand transportation options for the everyday citizen. They are a nonprofit
organization that values the process of making, the spirit of ingenuity, and the passion of brave
undertakings.
ABOUT THE LEVI’S® BRAND
The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi
Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have become the most recognizable and imitated clothing in the world
– capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. Today, the Levi’s® brand portfolio
continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the
apparel industry. Our range of leading jeanswear and accessories are available in more than 110
countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style. For more information
about the Levi’s® brand, its products and stores, please visit www.levi.com.
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