19 Sep
A beech, ash, oak or maple constructed cruiser

The business of making bicycles is booming these days. From the classic roadsters to the lightweight commuter friendly (yet highly overpriced), more and more companies are entering the industry with beautiful designs and an array of interesting choices for materials. The latest company in the mix is Flat Frame Systems Ltd, who plan to release their […]


15 Sep
A pop art and Japanese animé themed single speed city bike

Like many others bike manufacturers, Trek has used joint ventures with other collectives to create one-of-a-kind or limited edition creations that highlight their unique style in new ways. This time around they’ve teamed up with ARTCRANK, a bicycle-inspired poster show highlighting talented young artists. The two groups have joined forces to bring a new perspective […]


22 Aug
High-tech materials & design used in two latest models

Kidrobot founder Paul Budnitz continues his creative interests in design with his latest line of bicycles. Having studied photography and film at Yale, and founding a brand that has grown to become an epicenter of artist-created designer toys and imports from across the world, it’s unsurprising Budnitz latest effort would excel aesthetically. The avid cyclist […]


16 Aug
Riding green never looked so damn good

Design companies, car manufacturers and top tier bike builders have all joined forces at one point or another and turned out their version of the best bike for urban environments. People see the benefits associated to human powered transit, both on their wallet and the planet, leading the environmentally friendly movement to start creating designs […]


12 Aug
Only 25 glow-in-the-dark bicycles to be sold worldwide

Vandeyk Contemporary Cycles is a German company whose sole mission is to design and build beautiful bicycles without compromising utility. Each one of their handcrafted collections includes 25 — yes, only 25 — bikes that are sold worldwide. Their newest collection, Nightstream, is the culmination of the work of a team of creatives whose interests […]


26 Jul
Italian creative group offers freewheel or fixed gear riding

An Italian brand known for innovative designs and a wide range of products, Too Late has introduced a new collection of fixed gear bicycles. That’s right, another crop of fixies are set to hit your nearest city center and make their way to the urban crowd. With events like CicLAvia in Los Angeles and similar car-free […]


22 Jun
José Castrellón captures the indelible and pan-continental desire for men to claim their transportation via personal modifications

The Panamanian photographer José Castrellón has developed his Priti Baiks series (aka “pretty bikes”) to document the Panamanian phenomenon of overly wrought, heavily modified bikes. While most Panamanians don’t have the capital to modify their cars to Fast and the Furious levels (or to own a car at all, for that matter), the young men […]


21 Jun
Multi-purpose bag for the commuter, student or professional

When hard graft crafts a product, you can expect quality in design and manufacture. Handmade by Italian artisans, their 2UNFOLD is no exception: the slim multi-purpose laptop bag can be used as a briefcase, shoulder bag or backpack. It’ll easily fit your 17” Macbook, or can be used as a courier bag and clutch to […]