David Krafchick and David Hawkins
Sixteen years of work to create the ideal braking system
David Krafchick and David Hawkins have been working together since 1988, when David Krafchick approached David Hawkins with the idea for a one-hand power braking system. Since that time, they have been working together to refine and perfect the one-hand power braking system.
David Krafchick consults through his company, Nimbleland, with many different organizations including Washington State Arts Commission, Apple Computer and Comcast. As co-inventor of Brake Director™, funding the entire development over 15 years, he has personally tested and analyzed every prototype. The creation of Brake Director™ started when he realized there was no solution in the bicycle market that addressed his disability. Brake Director™ represents a commitment to bring a solution to people who desire to use a bicycle, even with limitations.
David Hawkins is a 30+ year Bicycle Technical Service and Business Professional. David is recognized in the Bicycle Industry as a TopFlight diagnostician and Solutions Engineer. He has designed many technical solutions addressing handicaps and other limitations. As co-inventor of Brake Director™, he has designed and engineered every prototype, building up to the market unit we have today. Brake Director™ adds a needed solution for specific limitations and a powerful alternative for the recreational rider.
