A New Generation of Saddles

Since 1866, the Brooks company has been known for its craftsmanship, durability, and quirky British insistence on doing things differently. When it came time to design the first new bike saddle in decades, they sought out IDEO to pay respect to this heritage. The result is a saddle with the same durability as traditional leather saddles, but with modern comfort and weather protection. Called Cambium, it’s a more dependable option for devoted traditionalists!
Cambium is crafted from high-quality materials that are true to the character of Brooks: Vulcanized natural rubber with a layer of woven organic cotton fused to the top. Aluminum and steel for the structure.
For instant comfort and zero maintenance, the uniquely flexible waterproof top is designed to follow the rider’s movements and
deliver immediate comfort. There’s no breaking it in. No need to reset the tension of the saddle over time. No need to weatherproof the material.

Designer: IDEO


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The e-Bike we’ve all been waiting for…

Named after the 13th element that composes its unibody frame, the electric Bike 13 is both a feat of functional engineering and aesthetic integrity. Its hybrid engine is packed tightly within a robust yet lightweight, compact frame. Also built into the frame is a self-locking mechanism that freezes the rear wheel when parked to deter theft. It’s pure e-bike… nothing more and nothing less than what you need. Let’s crowdfund this thing cause I want one for Christmas!

Designer: Francois Baptista


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Hovenring Suspended Bicycle

Situé à Eindhoven aux Pays-Bas, ce pont pour cyclistes appelé Hovenring a été pensée pour assurer la fluidité et la sécurité de la circulation des vélos. Une structure ouverte au public depuis l’année dernière imaginée avec intelligence par les équipes de design office ipv Delft à découvrir en images dans la suite.

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Concept 1865 E-Bike

BASF SE a imaginé avec le studio de design DING3000 ce E-Velocipede Concept 1865, un concept de vélo électrique qui s’inspire du «Dandy Horse», premier vélo inventé en 1865 par Karl Drais. Une création étonnante et visuellement impressionnante à découvrir en images dans la suite.

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Possibly the Sexiest E-Bike Ever?

Nikos Manafis’ e-bike concept achieves its sharp, aerodynamic form through a manufacturing process that consists of folding sheets of aluminum around minimal, lightweight frame. But it’s an electric bike, so where is the motor?— Not one but two 250W in-wheel motors work either separately for extended range, or together for an extra boost of speed. Extras include a classic Brooks saddle and 3d printed lenses for LED tail lights! Watch the 360!

Designer: Nikos Manafis


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Bike Navigation Redefined Thanks to a Hammerhead

I don’t know how I missed this because I know EVERYTHING (joke) but please direct your attention to this crowdfunded project for bicycle navigation called the Hammerhead. It’s a smart tool that guides you to the safest and most enjoyable bike routes. Get the information you need from the corner of your eye, and keep your eyes safely on the road. It simply works. Discover great routes and share them with the community. Hit the jump to see how it works!

They’ve already reached their goal on Dragon Innovation but with 4 days left, it’s not too late to lock in their special deals for early adopters.

Designers: Piet Morgan, Laurence Wattrus, Raveen Beemsingh – Dragon Innovation


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FlyKly Smart Wheels Gives Your Bike an Electric Boost

Move through busy city streets in no time and spare your energy with the help of Smart Wheel, a pedal assist that encases an ultra-thin electric motor and intelligent electronics within a robust housing, neatly fitted onto the spokes of a bicycle rim. It fits practically any bicycle frame and helps you use your bike more efficiently and comfortably, when and where you need it.

Smart Wheel’s genius design packs a lot of power and keeps its weight as light as possible. It goes up to 20 mph (25 km/h) for a 30 miles (50 km) range and it weights only 9 lbs (4 kg). You can control the Smart Wheel with the FlyKly App which offers additional features for safety, support and social connectivity. See your battery levels, current speed and also track your bike if it gets stolen, but there’s more! It also charges your phone via USB. BOOM!

Want it? Make sure it gets funded!

Designer: FlyKly, Kickstarter


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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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Macro Expo Padova 2013 Video Recap by Different Lab

Ricevo sempre piacevolamente aggiornamenti da Different Lab grazie ai loro impeccabili lavori. Ora è la volta del video recap sulla Macro Expo di Padova e il torneo internazionale di polo che si è svolto durante i giorni della manifestazione.

Eroica 2013

Se leggete questo post è perchè il team Cicli Bigchief si sta dirigendo in incognito verso Gaiole. Questa sarà per noi l’Eroica del ‘faccio come mi pare’. Dopotutto chi si accontenta gode, così mi han sempre insegnato!