I've asked the judges if they'll take a late entry. I've worked with a secret factory staffed by merry men in Nottingham to get our prototype ready quickly.



First off we're going to win on style (seems to be what's important in this case). Our current prototype is dripping with steampunk bling. But look at these functional innovations:

Three (count'em, THREE) full speeds.

Special full coverage metal things to keep road spray and grit at bay (we're calling them Mudgards, since it seems Fenders is taken by some electronical guitar company). Wait till you try these!

Classic North Road handlebar shape made famous by Rivendell.

Attachment flange for lights or ipod or cager-rager short-range stink bomb launcher on stem.

New braking technology that reminds you to slow down in the rain by making it hard for you to slow down in the rain (it's a zen thing!)

Instead of a fancy pull out rear rack, we are using a new mechanism to allow the attachment of various size bags to right to the seat. No rack needed at all.