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 […]
24
Jan
"Mad Max" Stöckl attempts to break the World Serial Mountain Bike Speed Record on a remote Nicaraguan volcano
23
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 […]
17
Jan
One of Australia's top bike shops releases latest custom creation
While Sydney’s highly touted Deus Ex Machina motorcycle shop continues to expand — first in Bali, and soon opening up shop in Venice Beach, CA — they keep aficionados sated by releasing a steady stream of custom conversions. The Bald Terrior 1200 is based on a Kawasaki W650, but is customized with 19″ and 18″ […]
5
Jan
Chromoly frame, Odyssey Aftermarket parts & 3-piece cranks
Blank Bikes has unveiled the Cell, their latest BMX cycle. The 2012 Cell features a chromoly frame, offering a longer lasting, higher quality ride. Within the design is a classic brake system, sealed Mid BB, 25-9T cassette hub gearing, Odyssey Aftermarket parts, and three-piece cranks. Also included is the all-in-one Blank Stencil seat and seatpost, along with […]
27
Dec
From the 101 hp FIAT 500 to the 1,104 hp Zenvo ST1, from one-off customs to supercar treasures, the year's best stories on wheels
We bring you the fifth & final edition of our Best Of 2011 retrospective series (after ART, BOOKS, STYLE & MUSIC) — the LIAS Year In Motion. Clearly one of our favorite topics here at Lost In a Supermarket, this Top 10 list covers all our world of transportation and things that go vroooom! Again, […]
23
Dec
A gift that can be used well after the Mayan's destroy the world
There ‘s no shortage of calender options this year if you’re looking to spend the year gazing at beautiful subjects. Sure you could go with the L.A. Woman Calender, the Miss Reef Calendar or the Kixbox Calender, or even the tradtitional Pirelli Calendar if you can get your hands on one. But right up there […]
13
Dec
Magnesium frame + lithium battery = convenient urban mobility
The Flextronics-built Gocycle G2 is the latest in a line of new electric bikes hitting the market. Released by Karbon Kinetics Limited, the bike features an injection-molded magnesium frame that offers a solid ride on a sleek design. Hidden within the frame is a Lithium battery that takes just 3 1/2 hours to fully charge, at […]
5
Dec
Confederate's lightest, fastest & cheapest streetbike ever
The third generation of Confederate’s Hellcat motorcycle, dubbed the C3 X132, is promised to be the lightest, fastest & cheapest bike ever to come from the erstwhile New Orleans-now-Alabama builders. Based around a 132 bhp generating 2163 cc V-twin motor engine made of billet aluminum, the real star behind most Confederate bikes is the design — […]
