Beer-Cycle Bottle Opener by Raphael Betillon

Combining two of our favorite things (bikes & beer!), French architect Raphael Betillon takes forks from old bicycles found in junkyards or bike cemeteries, cuts them in half and repurposes the bike hardware into a one-of-a-kind beer bottle opener.

Each beer-cycle or "Decapsuleur" is hand-made in Raphael's apartment in Toulouse, in the south of France. Since he gets all of his bicycles from bike cemeteries, they are, in his words, "ultra-ultra limited editions". So, if you're the type of holiday gift-giver who plans early, these might be a unique gift for the avid bike enthusiast on your list.

We also wanted to say hello to Raphael's mom in France who reads Apartment Therapy every morning!

See more photos of beer-cycles on the Beer Cycle Tumblr page.

Limited Edition beer-cycles are available for $90 plus shipping by emailing Raphael.

Via: DesignBoom.

Images: Ralph Betillon

Comments (4)

For $90 you can buy any number of old bikes, an angle grinder and more paint that could possibly need to start your own production.

posted by andreasduess on November 4th 2009 at 4:08pm
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Incroyable. I mean, unbelievable how some people choose to spend their money ...

Bonne chance, Raphael.

posted by mirandabee on November 4th 2009 at 4:57pm
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Cute, and I would totally buy one for $12, but not $90.

posted by Jenny in DC on November 4th 2009 at 5:50pm
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That's right people, you should expect ever designer to just give away their products. Never mind the hand crafted one of a kind diversity. Yes, you could get some used bikes and paint for $90 and make it yourself, but you won't. It seems obvious that you all want a mass produced, Walmart priced item to open your beverages. I'm sure you won't be disappointed the next time you visit your local mega-mart.

posted by Swampfox_12 on November 7th 2009 at 3:28pm
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