Bicycle Tire Belts
They’re not the first tire belts we’ve seen, but Julien Jaborska’s are the most affordable; made with BMX, cyclocross, mountain and other bike tires, each includes a nickel-plated steel buckle.
They’re not the first tire belts we’ve seen, but Julien Jaborska’s are the most affordable; made with BMX, cyclocross, mountain and other bike tires, each includes a nickel-plated steel buckle.
Vyrus’ 987 C3 4VV is the world’s most powerful production motorcycle; the hub-center steering superbike weighs 348 lbs. yet cranks out 211 bhp with a supercharged 1098R Ducati engine.
We admit it, Tamburini’s Corse T1 is bike porn; if you’re lucky enough to own an MV Agusta Brutale or F4, Tamburini offers carbon fiber and aluminum restyling kits for a few thousand euros.
Limited to 100 bikes, Victory’s 2010 Vegas LE rides on a torquey 106/6 Speed V-Twin good for 97 hp/113 lb-ft.; it also boasts a 106 graphic, blacked out bits and four paintjobs.
If you thought texting while driving was bad, try reading while riding: the Performance Book Caddy mounts to any road, mountain or stationary bike–extra emphasis on stationary, kids.
Harley Davidson’s Forty-Eight motorcycle fills out their entry-level Sportster line with a hot rod looker; it sports fat 16″ balloon tires, bobbed fenders, and a blacked-out Evolution V-twin.
Riding your bike on a tightrope looks precarious, but Kolelinia is actually a well thought-out and safe half pipe and cable system that lets riders avoid dangerous auto traffic.
Described by designer Vincent Prat as Batman’s bike with a T-Rex fastback and Cat Woman’s curves, Ultimate Triton is all awesome; it’s an all-black, slim, and low-slung custom motorcycle.
Triumph’s 2010 Thruxton Special Edition is a café-racer style bike with a powder-coated red frame, Crystal White paint, blacked-out engine, and a top-of-the-line 865cc parallel twin.
MIT’s Copenhagen Wheel is more than just a wheel: it uses regenerative braking to turn any bike into a hybrid and connects to a smartphone to serve as a personal trainer and navigator.
Trek teams up with Lance Armstrong for a one-of-a-kind custom version of their District Carbon bike; it features a yellow belt drive, Pauls brake levers, matte finish, and chopped bars.
System administrator Miguel Rivera offers up an artsy alternative to e-waste with his Hard Drive Sculptures; he turns an ample supply of old drives into cars, bikes, and robots.
Made with carbon fiber, Arai’s Corsair V RC is an ultra-lightweight motorbike helmet; each lid takes 22 man hours to make and will likely be only available in a limited edition run.
Mission Workshop’s Vandal is a weatherproof commuter/cyclist backpack with a twist: it can expand from 1200 to 2000+ cubic inches, good enough for a laptop, beer keg, or extra bike.
The Outlier Khaki OGs pull double duty as both work and bike pants; it repels light rain, coffee, wine, and dirt thanks to 4Season fabric which features a tough yet soft double-weave structure.
GoRide’s iPhone Bike Mount does double duty: not only can it be mounted vertically or horizontally to your bicycle, but it easily detaches to serve as a regular case for your iPhone 3G/3GS.
Winner of the Eurobike Award 2009, Kai Malte Rover’s PUYL is a bicycle pump and unlimited LED flashlight; the light’s batteries are charged via induction when you use the pump.
Adidas teams up with designed Kazuki Kuraishi for these O by O x Kazuki Sharptail Boots, available here and here; the biker-style boots feature an ankle strap and 3M reflective trim.
Beloved by bikers and a favorite of Sinatra (he was buried with a bottle), this Jack Daniel’s Chess Set celebrates its heritage; Jack serves as King while Black Label bottles are pawns.
Aptly set to Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” (also stop-motion), watch as a Suzuki GSX-R assembles itself; it took 30 hours to film, but the ending is the coolest: the bike ran on first start-up.
Cash for Clunkers may have a new home with James Corbett; his beautifully detailed metallic sculptures are made entirely from leftover car parts–often, ironically, into tiny cars and bikes.
Awesome news for streetbike aficionados: KTM is bringing all of its bikes to the US, from its 690/990 Duke/Super Duke naked bikes to the range-topping, drool-inducing RC8 R Superbike.
Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 is four bikes in one; with a new suspension and the same engine used in its 1198 superbike, it offers Sport, Touring, Urban, and Enduro riding modes.
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