Budnitz Model No. 5
Model No. 5 is Budnitz’s latest and greatest two-wheeled bicycle which is perfect for weekend cruising and commutes in the city. The handmade bike comes in a titanium ($4,800) or stainless steel ($2,600) cantilever frame with 29-inch Velocity wheels, Schwalbe or Marathon tires, three transmission options from Velocity, Shimano, and Rohloff, and FSA Giromondi crankset,...
Loopwheels
Shocks can only get you so far — if you’re looking for ultimate comfort on your bike, you need to add suspension to the wheels themselves. That’s exactly what Loopwheels (£500/$775-ish) do. These 20″ bicycle wheels use conventional hubs with hub brakes and hub wheels, but with a spring system replacing the spokes, providing an...
The 4 Strike Bike by TSG Essempio
By far one of the most visually striking bicycles we’ve come across in a while is the 4 Strike Bike by TSG Essempio. The innovative bike features the ability to pedal with both hands and feet at the same time for complete body movement. For those that want to only focus on one pair of...
Sandwichbike
Shipping fully assembled bikes is expensive. So the people behind the Sandwichbike (£TBA) decided to ship their bike in pieces. The result is a new take on the bike, built from a “sandwich” of two weather-coated frames of plywood, bonded together with “smart cylinders” and designed to be both rugged and good looking. Thanks to...
Martone Cycling Co
Carbon fibre road bike a little much for those trips to the market? Enter Martone Cycling Co who have designed a line of fashionable and design-minded bicycles which all come with a basket to carry your stuff and a duomatic gear system that automatically changes based on your riding speed, because gear changes are the...
Sawyer DIY Lowrider Beach Cruiser Bicycle by Jurgen Kuipers
Drawing influence from various elements of childhood, Dutch designer Jurgen Kuipers has designed a do-it-yourself kit for a bicycle. The bike, simply entitled “Sawyer,” is composed almost completely of wooden panels. The components of the bicycle are delivered via mini model-style moulded sprue, with the user of the product cutting out each piece. “Sawyer” won...
BMW Cruise Electric Bike
Legendary car manufacturer BMW has tossed an entry into the electric bike field with the BMW Cruise. Powered by a 250-watt electric motor the bicycle has the ability to cruise for 85 kilometers (52 miles) at a steady pace of 25 kilometers per hour (15 mph). The bike is set to premier in Germany with...
Polaris eBikes
We’re not really sure what, if anything, it has to do with snowmobiles and ATVs, but we can tell you that these Polaris eBikes ($3,000) are far better for urban travel than either of the aforementioned options. Thanks to Biosync Pedal Assistance technology, the bikes can read your power output when pedalling normally and match...
Bilenky Cycle Works: Custom Bikes from North Philadelphia
Stephen Bilenky has been making bicycles in North Philly for the past 30 years. His company Bilenky Cycle Works started out as a repair shop, and then soon after morphed into a custom manufacturer of great looking and highly functional bicycles. The operation was recently the focus of a mini-documentary which beautifully illustrates the commitment...
Tanner Goods Edition Cielo
Oregon brands Cielo and Tanner Goods team up for the Tanner Goods Edition Cielo, bikes fitted with specially designed bags to help you haul everything you need on the road. The bikes will include three of their waxed cotton and leather bags, one of which can be easily removed and doubles as spacious shoulder bag....
Video: H&M x Brick Lane Bikes (BLB) Capsule Collection
H&M teamed up with the east London underground custom bike shop Brick Lane Bikes to create a Capsule Collection. Inspired by both vintage style and a today’s sports performance. The concept of the collection was to design pieces that are wearable on and off the bike including functional details. All clothing is made of sustainable...
Surly Moonlander Bike
No, you won’t be using it to ride across the moon — although we imagine you could, with enough cash and the right equipment. The Surly Moonlander Bike (£TBA) is crafted form CroMoly steel, Microshift thumbshifters, the new MWOD crank system, a 2×9 drivetrain, and a matte black paint job. What makes it so unique,...
Budnitz x Uncrate Limited Edition Bike
When the fine folks at Budnitz Bicycles tapped us to design our ideal city bike, we didn’t hesitate, and immediately began thinking about what was absolutely important. That was easy — beer and music. So the Budnitz x Uncrate Model No. 3 Bike was born.
