After seeing three friends hit by cars while riding their bicycles at night in a span of just a few months, Los Angeles-based designer Brett Clouser felt compelled to found Lunis, an outdoor specific clothing brand…
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Unrivaled in their field, Rapha never misses an opportunity to impress with impeccably crafted, aesthetically superior soft goods designed for the city dwelling cycling enthusiast. As long time supporters of the UK-based brand, we were excited to learn about their upcoming spring…
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Like many of us, the minds behind Montreal-based Gantoli Cycling Accoutrements are inspired by a bygone era they didn’t actually live through. For CH contributor Mike Giles and Garry Vickers that time is the early…
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of legendary auto maker Lamborghini, Swiss bicycle maker BMC created a limited edition, full carbon road bike inspired by the Italian flair and precision of the Lamborghini Aventador. Having collaborated once before, the two companies, each known for forging their own paths in their…
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Built to accomodate the daily commute or a bare bones cross country ride, the V7 Wayward from Hammarhead Industries is your minimalist’s dream motorcycle. Unveiled in late January of this year and based on the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, the V7 Wayward is a loud, powerful mid-sized bike designed…
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After dropping Stateside just over a year ago, the UK’s Charge Bikes has continued to impress with a full range of titanium mountain bikes, urban commuters and freestyle fixed gears, not to mention a comprehensive range of components. Today, Charge launches a new online customization platform for their award-winning…
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Focus sur le projet Revolights alliant intelligemment sécurité et esthétisme. En effet, ce concept propose d’illuminer les roues de vélos et votre chemin grâce à l’utilisation de LEDs : blanche à l’avant et rouge à l’arrière. Une réussite à découvrir avec une vidéo explicative réalisée par Blake Bowers.
As part of a research project for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the New York-based design studio NR 2154 and the Danish company Goodmorning Technology came together to create an integrated bike scheme for the city. Starting from the ground up, the studios set about…
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Beautiful frames in a new book and a giveaway from Biomega
An up-to-the minute catalogue of the bike and brands that are changing the cycling industry, “100 Best Bikes” curates a mighty selection ranging from compact folding rides to chainless wonders. Zahid Sardar details throughout the book objects that “epitomize the widespread 21st-century bicycle renaissance.” His brief introduction to bicycle history begins with what he calls “clownish and hard to ride Penny-farthing or high-wheeler bikes” and moves gradually towards the modern safety bike. Recently, he notes, new technologies and changing ways of life have spurred designers to rethink the classic form.
Monty offers the “Kamel 231 XXV” that ditches the seat and A-frame in favor of two parallel tubes, the upper of which is humped for shock absorption. The styling reflects the stand-up technique for bike trials, in which riders pass through an obstacle course without setting foot on the ground—not to mention, it looks downright rad.
On the other end of the sprectrum is Velorbis, a maker of traditional cruisers who recently entered the fixie game with the “Arrow,” a luxe sport model with clean horizontal lines, a Brooks saddle and brown leather grips. Old-school details on the bike include front and rear fenders as well as the brand’s signature lion’s head insignia.
Designer Joey Ruiter pioneers unconventional thinking with his “Big City Cruiser,” which eliminates the chain in favor of hub-mounted pedals and leaves a mere iota of space between the 36-inch wheels. Think of this all-black city rider as Bruce Wayne’s eco-friendly alternative to the Batmobile.
Craig Calfee strikes an all-natural note with his bamboo bike, which is held together at the joints by Chinese hemp soaked in epoxy. For the handles and forks, Calfee elected to equip the bike with an aggressive set of horns. The designer also produces consumer models that use a bamboo frame but ditch the horns for more traditional parts.
Biomega shows off several models in the book, including their “LDN,” “NYC” and “SYD” models, all of which reflect the company’s signature organic shapeliness. To commemorate the launch of “100 Best Bikes,” Biomega is also giving away a “Boston” folding bike for Cool Hunting readers (read on and check Twitter for more details). The Jens Martin Skibsted-designed model features an integrated lock halfway down the frame that allows for easy folding and has been on display at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
“100 Best Bikes” is available for pre-order from Laurence King and on Amazon.
Philadelphia’s custom motorcycle outfitter’s new stripped-down city slayer
Built from a beefy 2007-08 Triumph Bonneville body, Hammarhead Industries‘ new Ninety-Two model falls firmly in line with the bad ass, bare-essentials aesthetic HHI has effortlessly grown to own. Originally designed and built as a one-off for the founder of Swedish workwear brand Dunderdon as part of their recent collaboration collection, the Ninety-Two turned out so well James Hammarhead and the crew decided to introduce it as a new model.
Designed to battle the streets—and come out on top, unscathed—the Mad Max-esque motorcycle is outfitted with Marine-grade materials for the fenders, seat and matte-finish paint. And as the unofficial HHI saying goes, “you can have any color you’d like, as long as it’s black.” The Ninety-Two is murdered out accordingly, and better off for it.
Stripped of all non-essential elements, the Ninety-Two gets the special treatment from HHI intakes, Keihin FCR carbs and a wide-open Zard exhaust to boost performance and make sure it’s ready to hit hell from the second the gun sounds. On top of the internals, the performance-driven, 865cc Twin Triumph features aggressive suspension, wheels and tires that stand up to cobblestone streets or cross-country trips.
As the newest model to be introduced, the streamlined Ninety-Two is now available from Hammarhead Industries exclusively for $16,500 with a lead build time of 90 days. Visit HHI online for a closer look at the Ninety-Two and other equally impressive offerings from the Philadelphia-based builders.
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