Fietsklik began simply enough when a group of school friends dropped a case of beer from the back of a bike. The Amsterdam based Fietsklik team is familiar with bikes as daily transport, and felt they could design a better modular system for getting beer and other daily needs home safely.

At its most basic Fietsklik is a plastic base that fits on most standardized rear racks that then allows various side bags to snap into the sides, and a large cargo box to fit on top. Each accessory securely snaps into place and can be locked down with a barrel style key to prevent the whole bag or box from going missing. Even without the keyed lock, the bags and box are securely fastened in place. The box is sized perfectly for a case of 24 bottles, and features a handle and wheels for use in the grocery store. If you don’t have anything at all to carry, the box collapses flat. A child carrier is in the works, but the next round of safety testing is expensive.

It’s a pretty slick system, and not priced outrageously like some other system solutions can be. $99 gets you the Klik rack adapter and a single bag or cargo box, with various tiers for other bag and box combinations. www.fietsklik.com

The Cinelli Bootleg Hobo touring bike features Columbus steel tubing and a Tange steel fork. The 31.8 drop bars are outfitted with bar end shifters. Component highlights include Tubus front and rear racks, Vittoria tires, a San Marco saddle, FSA cranks, and Shimano Deore drivetrain components. Available in sizes 46-61 cm (the 46 cm features 26” wheels). Retail price is $1850. www.cinelli-usa.com

The new Fix It Sticks Replaceable Edition looks a lot like the original version, but the body is made of steel instead of aluminum, and it features interchangeable magnetic bits. A total of eight bits are included, as well as a carrying case made from upcycled inner tubes. The expected MSRP is $36, and it’s possible that powder coated version may become available, as well.
www.fixitsticks.com

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