Vending Machine for Bike Parts Introduced by Trek
When we wrote that Bike Mechanics are the New Doctors commenter Nate suggested that "bikes are remarkably simple machines to work on," who needs a mechanic?. In Madison, Wisconsin, you get your choice; James of BicycleDesign tells us of the Trek Stop- a vending machine where you can "stop by anytime to put air in your tires or buy basic small items like a tube, patch kit, water bottle, energy bar, chain lube, etc." According to Olive on Flickr, "contains items for doing minor repairs (like bike tire inner tubes.) Air hose, maps, message board, a bike stand, and a kiosk with video instructions on how to do various repairs. (see picture here)
It is in front of a bike shop, which doesn't sound like a good business plan (to those of us who try to support our local bike mechanic); I would love to see these in the heart of downtown where the bike shops can't afford the rent. ::Bicycle DesignOn Fixing a Bike:Bike Mechanics are the New Doctors Is This The Most Stylish Bike You've Ever Seen? :The ReCYCLEry: Community Action for Clean Transportation : On Parking a Bike:Urban Bike Stations: We Shouldn't Need Them But DoTreeHugger Picks: Bicycle Storage OptionsHow They Store Bikes In TokyoNew Bicycle Parking System Comes to Riverside, CA7 Ways Cities Can Make Your Bike More SecureOn other crazy vending machinesSmart Car Vending Machine in Japan : TreeHuggerBike Vending Machine : TreeHuggerSolar Powered Vending Machines : TreeHugger
