Aug 18, 2014 6:30 AM

Gallery: A Smartly Designed Bike Whose Handlebars Become a Lock

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Denny is the result of a collaboration between design firm [Teague](http://www.teague.com/) and bicycle fabricator [Taylor Sizemore](http://sizemorebicycle.com/) and is packed with a number of understated, yet incredibly clever design ideas.
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Instead of the traditional stamped metal fender, Denny features an innovative brush that flicks water away before it can ruin your outfit.

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Denny's other big trick is a set of handlebars that transform into a traditional U-lock.
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Instead of having to carry a separate lock, the bike can be latched directly to a post or rack.

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The storage rack is an integral part of the frame, not the front wheel fork. This means if the bike makes a hard turn, the center of gravity doesn't change.
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The step over height is low, making it easier for those in skirts, or with limited dexterity, to dismount while maintaining propriety.

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Denny's disappearing handlebars have a secondary function as a deterrent—thieves may think the bike has already been picked over.
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The two-tone paint job helps camouflage the fairly traditional bike frame design.

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Denny's designers include: John Mabry, Clement Gallois, Oliver Mueller, Mike Charles, Kay Kim, and Taylor Sizemore.

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