5 Mar
A design devoid of any right angles for optimum aerodynamics

For speed-oriented bicycles, the ultimate enemy is wind resistance. With this thinking in mind Toyko custom bicycle shop CHERUBIM has crafted the aptly named Air Line — a beautifully designed bike devoid of any right angles or hard edges to minimize wind resistance. Although a gorgeous shape, the Ferrari red Air Line’s seating position does […]


21 Feb
High performance spider-web lattice frame handcrafted in USA

Based on a patented (and very unique looking) IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar open lattice tube design, the Delta 7 Arantix Mountain Bicycle is a high performance 2-wheeler that weighs in at a scant 2.74 pounds. The lightweight hardtail bike frame is handcrafted in the USA, with a “spiderweb-like” design that boasts an unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio resulting […]


17 Feb
Venerable German motorcycle builder plans a 2012 rebirth

Established back in 1920, the German manufacturer Horex built motorcycles known for their Columbus four-stroke engines. That was until 1960, when they were bought by Daimler-Benz who then proceeded to seize motorcycle production. But now the brand is back, getting some premier technology help from the likes of Rolls-Royce, Bosch and VW. Horex will begin […]


14 Feb
Modular design, sustainable, 186 mph, handmade German EV

Regensburg, Germany-based PG made quite a splash a couple summers ago with the Blacktrail — the World’s Fastest Carbon Fiber and Titanium Electric Bike. The $80,000 sustainable vehicle stunned eco-fans with a futuristic design and tech-heavy engineering that made many take notice. Building a respected collection of handmade e-Bikes, Pedelecs and UrbanBikes, PG has now […]


6 Feb
Italian dirt bike now in road-legal scrambler & café racer form

The  limited production Zaeta 530 DT may be currently confined to the dirt track, but the Italian company revealed plans to soon make the 530 DT available in road-legal scrambler and café racer variations. The latest design features an aluminum frame (close to seven pounds lighter than the previous tube design), an improved rear suspension […]


2 Feb
What happens when Australia gets ahold of a Yamaha 225

The latest option out of Australia’s Deus Ex Machina custom bike shop is the Mouse Trap, built from the heart and soul of a 2008 Yamaha Scorpio 225. Custom touches include bespoke front and rear fenders, alloy tank, modified Nitro Heads seat and laced 17″ rims. Finish it off with a black transmission and engine […]


1 Feb
The emissions-free sustainable appliance city bike

What some might deride as an abomination of design we think makes a pretty stunning urban transport. Sure BOXX corp‘s electric bike looks surprisingly like a well designed slim fit toaster, but the bike has the stats to make it a real city getaway option. The all-electric scooter is entirely emissions free, can carry 300 […]


25 Jan
"Mad Max" Stöckl attempts to break the World Serial Mountain Bike Speed Record on a remote Nicaraguan volcano

Austrian downhill mountain biker Marcus “Max” Stöckl has been training to claim the record as the fastest on Earth. To seize the title, he’ll have to beat renowned French rider Eric Barone’s time of 101.68 mph — a record Barone established a decade ago on the unforgiving Cerro Negro volcano in northern Nicaragua. It was a […]