about
About
In 2008, we scraped together everything we had to live our dream of starting a brand that develops simple, quality bicycle accessories for everyday riding. Portland Design Works was born.
We chose Portland as a home for our company because the city and its cyclists inspire us every day. What we learn here, we can bring to market everywhere: your bicycle can be part of your everyday life.
Our products are designed by considering not only how to make what is already on the market better, but by becoming students of the details. We consider cost, efficiency, aesthetics, durability, and rebuildability. We also take fun into account, and at the end of the day that is why we are in this business.
We think we've come up with some great stuff. Hope you enjoy it.
Have fun,
The PDW Crew
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Crew
Name: Erik
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Can or bottle: Bottle poured into a ceramic pint glass
Favorite type of riding: Slow
Why I get up every morning: To walk my dog and drink coffee
Favorite place to ride: Around town
Blog I read: core77
Books I like: Gravity's Rainbow and JR
Favorite food: Mapo Tofu
Name: Dan
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Can or bottle: 16 Ounce cans, please
Favorite type of riding: Tight, twisting singletrack in trees
Why I get up in the morning: The dog needs to go out
Favorite place to ride: Anywhere with the right crew
Blog I read: All Hail The Black Market or Le Container
Books I like: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, The Road, The Fountainhead
Favorite food: Pork Tamales
Name: Kevin
Hometown: Madison, WI
Can or bottle: 64 oz growler
Favorite type of riding: Treeful
Why I get up every morning: No bedpan
Favorite place to ride: Off the back of my saddle
Blog I read: In Other Bear Related News or Toothpaste for Dinner
Books I like: Let My People Go Surfing or Nabokov's Ada
Favorite food: Fresh guacamole
Name: Lars
Hometown: Spokompton, WA
Why I joined up with PDW: Free stickers
Defining quote: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid)
Can or bottle: Mouth under tap
Favorite type of riding: Upright
Why I get up every morning: "The Man"
Favorite place to ride: The Palouse
Blog I read: Alternet
One song or book to define me: All Quiet on the Oreint Express by Magnus Mills
Favorite food: Dark chocolate
