Bicycle locks nowadays are usually drab and not pleasant to look at. Australian bicycle accessory bicycle company Knog aims to destroy the stereotype of a typical bicycle lock. The seven new locks that Knog has created follow the engineering of typical locking devices, but with colorful design twists. The locks are now available in the […]
PG Bikes has just released the Blacktrail, a new electric bike in conjunction with UBC who are famed for their body work in Formula 1 racing. PG Bikes will only release 667 Blacktrails, each zero emission bicycle fully composed of carbon fiber, titanium, magnesium and aluminum. The bike can reach speeds of up to 100 […]
Most bikes look good as clean and accessory-free as possible, but there are times when you absolutely must carry stuff with you. Sure you could rock a basket, but do you really need that humiliation in your life? That’s where Brooks handlebar bags come in handy. Offered as far back as in their 1890 catalogue, […]
Japan’s Tokyobikes just launched their first pop-up store in London, and although they may be confused about where they come from, they certainly have a straight head when it comes to design. Available in 5 different styles depending on need (Classic, Bisou, Sport, Promenade and of course Single Speed), all Tokyobikes have compact, straight handlebars […]
Designed by Ryan Carroll, Michael Lin, and Mark Sanders, the IF Mode is targeted towards the weekend warriors and casual commuters. With it’s sleek design, it has simplified the traditional bike by avoiding oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps, and many other features. The best part about this bike? It can be folded […]
There are a lot of foldable bikes entering the marketplace, which is certainly a great thing (such as the Strida SX and Mu Uno, for instance). The only problem with many is that they’re either very utilitarian and hideous, or they look cool but have such tiny components that riding them makes you feel like […]
Swedish scooter manufacturer DinScooter has thrown their brand into the growing bicycle market with their Bike By Me, and in a moment of ingenuity allowed you to play the role of lead designer. Customize everything from the frame, tires, seat, rims and handlebars — even seat posts and chains are open for interpretation. The 20-pound […]
Growing up as a young boy in Corleone, Sicily was tough. When I was nine, my father was shot and killed for insulting the local mafia boss. When I got older, I learned the ways of the streets, smuggling boxes of tagliatelle from town to town on my bicycle. It was a dangerous game. I […]