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 […]


6 Dec
Pedal for your heath or power up the engine for 188 mpgs

Like the popular Derringer Cycles we’ve covered frequently, Yamaha’s Y125 MOEGI pedal motorcycle concept is both motorcycle and bicycle in one — allowing the user to switch between pedaling to get where he wants to go and turning on the engine to allow it to do all the work for him. In the latter mode, […]


30 Nov
Exclusive $3,500 bike features Kevlar-reinforced racing tires

The last time we mentioned Derringer Cycles it was to introduce you to their Bespoke Collection of hand built, unique motorcycle/bicycle hybrids. This time they’ve hooked up with luxury furniture retailer Restoration Hardware for an exclusive limited edition motorbike that looks like vintage 2-wheeler from the 1920s. Like all Derringer Cycles, functionality is primary in […]


25 Mar
Formula One technology for your pedals

Specialized bicycles has teamed up with premier racing team/automotive supercar manufacturer McLaren to create the ultimate racing bicycle, one that maximizes material usage and aerodynamic technology to fashion a sub-950 gram (that’s 2.09 lbs), aero shaped road bike. Using copious carbon fiber and taking full advantage of the championship winning Formula One racing team’s wind […]


8 Mar
And it only took 10 years for a followup

Rival Schools return today with their second album Pedals, only a full 10 years after their debut United By Fate. What can you say — guys like to take their time. This is the first vid from the LP, and although you really can’t go wrong with any Walter Schreifels project, this one’s especially promising. […]