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Towing a Truck: Russian Style

Towing a Truck: Russian Style

They clearly like to do things a little differently in Russia than here in the States. Case in point: When this 18-wheeler broke down in the snow, they called in the heavy artillery to tow it out. Yes, folks. That’s a tank.

Superman Double Backflip

Superman Double Backflip

21-year-old pro biker Ethen Godfrey Roberts pulled off three tricks in one go at a Nitro Circus Live event, sandwiching a Superman in between two backflips. He had a sketchy landing, but he still completed his run.

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Park and Climb

Park and Climb

Ok, so you can’t actually climb to or from your parking spot at this garage in Utrecht, but the structure becomes much less of an eyesore with its two attached climbing walls. It also features a nice bike shelter and public transit connection.

Revival Cycles Moto Guzzi Beto

Revival Cycles Moto Guzzi Beto

Austin, Texas bike shop Revival Cycles modified a ’75 Moto Guzzi 850T into an elegant and raw bike; beauty and the beast in one form. Its brushed metal parts contrast nicely with the brown leather seat, grips and exhaust.

Phantom Frames

Phantom Frames

Invented by a kid for kids. Phantom Frames are children’s bikes with polycarbonate frames that are illuminated up by removable LED inserts. Choose between the transparent Ice frame or the translucent Ghost frame.

Nuviz Ride:HUD for Helmets

Nuviz Ride:HUD for Helmets

A heads-up display and camera that attaches to existing motorcycle helmets. It works with a mobile device via Bluetooth to display maps, notifications and other data. It uses a small controller that you attach on your bike.

Full BMX Dirt Loop

Full BMX Dirt Loop

We’ve seen cars, skateboards and other vehicles attempt 360-degree loops with varying degrees of success. Here, BMXer Mike “Hucker” Clark takes on a loop made from wood and dirt, and makes it look easy. POV footage here.

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Wheelchair Freestyle

Wheelchair Freestyle

Devin Graham shot Aaron Fotheringham – the dude who pulled off a 360º backflip on his wheelchair – as he treats his ride like a street bike, riding on half pipes, grinding and yep, doing backflips.

Moto GP POV

Moto GP POV

Thought you knew what it was like to ride a Moto GP bike from video games? Think again. This footage of Didier Grams speeding through the Macau GP 2013 should give you new respect for the balls it takes to ride one of these superbikes.

Hövding Cycling Airbag

Hövding Cycling Airbag

Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin’s concept for an “invisible” bicycle helmet is now available for sale. The Hövding collar has an airbag that is deployed only when its sensors detect that the rider is about to fall or fly off their bike.

Red Bull Straight Rhythm

Red Bull Straight Rhythm

Remember the old Nintendo game Excitebike? Red Bull/KTM Factory motocross riders Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin do their best to recreate the game IRL as they run side-by-side down a straight 1/2 mile course with no turns.

Caterham Brutus 750

Caterham Brutus 750

One of the launch models from Caterham’s new bike company, the Brutus 750 is a versatile motorcycle, equally at home on and off road. It can even be easily converted into a snowmobile. It has a 750cc engine, CVT and 26″ wheels.

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GoPro: Combing Valparaiso’s Hills

GoPro: Combing Valparaiso’s Hills

(NSFW: Language) Get an adrenaline rush with this wicked video of pro mountain bike riders Aaron Chase, Brian Lopes and Chris Van Dine speeding down the streets of Valparaiso, Chile. Shot on GoPro HD Hero3+ cameras.

Forever Bicycles

Forever Bicycles

The latest iteration of Forever Bicycles by artist and activist Ai Weiwei was made using 3000 bikes stacked side by side. The trippy installation was part of Toronto’s La Nuit Blanche art festival and will stay up until Oct. 27th.

Wazuma V8F Matte Edition

Wazuma V8F Matte Edition

A slick black edition of the monstrous quad bike. It weighs just 1,433lb. but packs a 250hp 3L V8 Ferrari engine (yikes). It also has a 6-speed sequential BMW M3 gearbox, 18″ wheels, Brembo brakes and Momo rims.

Deus Ex Machina Yamaha SR400

Deus Ex Machina Yamaha SR400

The personal ride of Jeremy Tagand, the head mechanic at Deus Ex Machina Australia. Based on an ’84 Yamaha SR400, the bike has a custom stretch swingarm, Öhlins shocks, custom twin mufflers and a sweet chrome and gold finish.

FlyKly Smart Wheel

FlyKly Smart Wheel

Like the Copenhagen Wheel, the FlyKly Smart Wheel turns any bicycle into a hybrid. Its motor switches on when you pedal, and will easily let you reach up to 20mph. It also locks your bike and can track it if it gets stolen.

Salt Flats World Record

Salt Flats World Record

This past August, motorcyclist Shunji Yokokawa headed to the Bonneville Salt Flats hellbent on breaking the speed record for a stock Honda 600CC bike. We’d like to see more of the 170mph ride, but the cinematography is worth it.

Ural Gaucho Rambler

Ural Gaucho Rambler
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A limited-edition bike for long journeys, inspired by the cowboys of America. It has a 749cc 40hp 4-stroke engine, Sachs shocks, on-demand 2WD, a custom blanket from Pendleton Woolen Mills and a GSI Outdoors camp kit.

Red Bull Foxhunt

Red Bull Foxhunt

(NSFW: Lyrics) 400 mountain-biking “hounds” are chased down – and systematically passed – by World Cup Downhill champ Gee Atherton in a scene that looks like Braveheart. They may take our bikes but they will never take our freedom!

An Unexpected Turn of Events

An Unexpected Turn of Events

This group of downhill bikers must have been ecstatic to try out the course that lay before them. They went at it at full speed before knowing its layout. Thankfully, only the bikes suffered serious injuries. Obligatory .gif here.

Foldylock

Foldylock

Anyone who has ever dealt with a rigid, bulky U-Lock might agree that the Foldylock is exactly the type of innovation they have been looking for in bike security. The 35.5″ sturdy lock folds down for easy stowing on a mount or in a bag.

Rideye

Rideye

The Rideye is a blackbox for your bike. It houses a camera that continuously records up to 2.5 hours of wide-angle HD video, and automatically saves videos if it detects a crash. Also has one-touch manual save and one-month battery life.

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