The Latest in the Cafe Racer Comeback

The spirit of the 1960s cafe racer motorcycle lives on in Andre Fangueiro’s Cafe Fixie Hybrid bike. It doesn’t have the obvious horizontal, flat form of the motorcycle, but its lean, stripped-down appearance and shape mimic the original measurements, angles, and lines. Unlike the cafe racer, however, the Cafe Fixie Hybrid is more than just a styling exercise with its functional belt-drive single gear system.

Designer: Andre Fangueiro


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Bicycles Installation in Toronto

Déjà auteur de l’installation « Forever Bicycles » diffusée sur Fubiz en début d’année, l’artiste chinois Ai Wei Wei a exposé une nouvelle version de celle-ci à Toronto. De superbes images de cette installation et de cette sculpture géante composée de plus de 3144 vélos, sont à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.

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Electro Kicks

Designed for bicyclists and joggers, Adam Nagy’s Lacoste Laser Cruiser shoe features electroluminescent fabric that not only gives the shoe head-turning style, but an added layer of defense and safety. Much brighter and longer lasting than glow-in-the-dark plastic, the EL fabric can be activated and deactivated by the wearer so they are glowing only when they want to be seen. Simply hold the heels together for a few seconds and BAM- Tron lighting at your feet!

Designer: Ádám Nagy


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The Bike of Girls’ Dreams

Designed with ladies in mind, the Amelie bike is as functional as it is a fashionable decor item. It’s less about the sweat-inducing exercise and more about matching with cute shoes and clothes! At the center of the retro-style beach cruiser is a streamlined compartment just big enough to carry beauty accoutrements from lipstick and eye-liner to sunglasses and scarfs.  After a ride, freshen up with your on-board beauty kit!

Designers: Andrei Avarvarii & Ema Morosan


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Space Saving Bike Lift

Cyble is a interactive bicycle rack that focuses on spatial savings to secure bikes in public spaces. Users manually push their front wheel into the keyed locking mechanism where it is clamped in place. After being secured, Cyble automatically lifts the bike vertically, keeping it out of harms way and out of the reach of thieves while also saving horizontal space.

Designer: Subinay Malhotra


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We Got Your Ass Covered

The story of how Ass-Savers came to being is a truly inspirational one. Five collaborative friends, one creative direction and full-on eco-sensitive approach to design, led to the birth of the ‘Ass-Savers’, emergency bicycle fenders that save your ‘ass’ from getting wet and sprayed on by the slush on the road. This Friday, twenty-five lucky YD’ers stand a chance to WIN this innovative bike mud-flap; hit the jump to know how.

To WIN The Ass-Savers Bicycle Fenders, answer the following question

  • What is the most creative object you have used to save your ass from the water spray while cycling on a wet road?

Contest Rules

  • Twenty-five Ass-Savers to be WON!
  • Leave your answer in the comments below.
  • Standard Contest Rules Apply.
  • Head to the Ass-Savers site here and indicate in your comment which color fender you’d like to match your cycle with.
  • Contest Closes on 10th September, midnight PST.

More About Ass-Savers

Ass-Savers are all about saving your butt from the spray on a wet road while you ride your bike. It’s been designed to be rattle-free and weighs close to nothing. It folds up neatly to be tucked away under the saddle, until the next rainy day!

Want one extra?

If you mail a picture of your ass saving techniques to info@ass-savers.com with the code – YDCOMPETITION, you can WIN an extra Ass-Savers!

Facts about the Ass Saver:

  • Designed to recycle – One part, one material
  • 50% made from already recycled material!
  • Weighs 15 grams. That’s 1/10 of a normal plastic fender!
  • Comes in 10 colors!
  • Will last about 10000 folds!
  • Can be ordered with special print!


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Micro Commuter Bike

The One Shot project was designed to supplement other methods of public transportation. The compact design transforms from a full-fledged, fixed-belt bike to a compact, vertical unit easily stored on buses, trains or other easy-access areas. From tourists discovering new places to regular commuters heading to work, it’s a versatile system that expands the reach of public transportation for a variety of users.

Designer: Valentina Vecchia & Marilena Alberga


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Bicycle Treehouse Elevator

Après avoir construit sa maison au sommet d’un arbre d’une dizaine de mètres, Ethan Schlussler construit un vélo ascenseur pour y accéder. Conçu pour monter et descendre le long d’une chaine, le vélo ascenseur s’actionne dès lors que l’on pédale. Une formidable installation à découvrir en images et en vidéo dans l’article.

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Fixie bike in classic design from Pinarello

Water & Trend Resistant bicycle accessories

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