Factory Five: The Daily Grind of Shanghai’s Custom Fixed-Gear Bicycle Workshop

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It could be argued that the ‘trend’ of fixed-gear bicycles has all but come full-circle. With piles of distastefully colored or ‘ironic’ “fixies” migrating to Craigslist in droves around the world, those left still...

A Bathing Ape x 4ING ABC Balance Bike

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Japanese bicycle manufacturer 4ING has joined streetwear giant A Bathing Ape to create a special edition ABC Balance Bike. Coming sans pedals as the “kick” bike is meant to be propelled by a rider’s own two feet, the collaboration s...

Smart BRABUS E-Bike

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In addition to their smart Fortwo at the Geneva Motorshow 2012, German tuner BRABUS and Smart have also dropped a matching two-wheeler. The Smart BRABUS e-bike has a 500-watt hub motor (double that of a regular smart bike’s) and it weighs more...

The Rapha Continental Tackles Indonesia’s Java Island

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The Rapha Continental is a global cycling commune chasing two-wheeled glory across the longest, steepest, and most epic stretches of tarmac — broken or otherwise, on the planet. The latest installment in the Continental video series takes us to the m...

Audi e-bike Wörthersee

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Audi’s e-bike Wörthersee prototype presents a new standard in electric bikes. The German automakers will unveil their highly advanced, versatile design at the 2012 Wörthersee tour in Austria–a carbon fiber-reinforced sporting bike technol...

BMW 2012 Enduro Mountain Bike

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Dating back to 1945 during WWII, BMW has subtly been a player within the realm of bicycle manufacturing, applying its unique automotive design sensibilities to the gear-shifting two-wheeler world. Today we offer a look at the redesigned 2012 Enduro M...

Peugeot DL122 Bike with Laptop Compartment

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France’s Peugeot has developed its latest urban bike concept nicknamed the “DL122 Bike” that features an added structural compartment to house a laptop and documents. Fitting snugly into a space within the bicycle’s frame, the...

Delta 7 Arantix Mountain Bike

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Using its patented IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar open lattice tube design, Delta 7′s Arantix Mountain Bike frame weighs a maximum of only 2.74 lbs. The frame is handcrafted in the United States and has an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio....

BOXX Electric Bike

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BOXX Corp’s new electric bike is an emissions-free, 100% electric vehicle. Classified as a moped with top speeds reaching 28-35 mph, the boxy aluminum bike plugs in to standard household outlets and can travel up to 40 miles on a single charge...

Travelteq x Cicli Maestro Bicycle

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Travelteq and Cicli Maestro teamed up to create a handmade fixed gear bicycle that sports a three-layer ivory paint job, a Brooks B17 leather bicycle seat and matching leather handles, and the choice of a couple different styled handle bars. Care has...

Jornal Pedal Issue #01 Behind-the-Scenes Video

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Jornal Pedal is an online Portuguese publication focused on bicycle culture and lifestyle, and it has just released its nº1 issue. This making-of video gives us a quick peek at the photoshoot behind the print as it looks to further promote the vibran...

PDW: Bicycle Lights Video

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Cycling outfitter Portland Design Works (PDW) is known for its simplistic, yet functional approach to bicycle accessories and products. The Oregon-based collective recently presented its latest video to highlight the brand’s range of lighting goods....

Rapha Continental: Vancouver & Whistler British Columbia

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Technical roadwear label Rapha recently visited the coastal Canadian city of Vancouver to coincide with the GranFondo race and to complete what is known as the triple crown challenge. The GranFondo is an annual bicycle race with over 7,000 competitor...

fragment design x Bicycle Irregular Playing Cards

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fragment design is known for its sharp, slick changes to classic motifs and iconic designs. This latest collaboration with Bicycle Playing Cards is no different as fragment has taken a design that’s over 100 years old, and made it just a little...

The Competition Bicycle: A Photographic History

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Avid cyclist and magazine editor Jan Heine highlights the diversity of the bicycle, varying from the Penny-Farthing types to the high performance models with The Competition Bicycle: A Photographic History. Captured by award-winning photographer Jean...