THE BEST Bicycles

Made with a minimum of materials, Jruiter’s Inner City Bike is designed for short rides; although slow, it’s quick to turn, drives huge power to the rear wheels, and starts/stops on a dime.

Good on the road and on foot, Timbuk2’s Bullitt Pannier Messenger is a two-in-one bag: made with waterproof fabric, it serves both as bike portage and a wearable messenger bag.

Made for riders, Outlier’s Merino Hoodie is made with 18.8 micron fabric (normally used for next-to-skin garments) and features a three panel hood, two-way zipper, and Raglan sleeves.

Made out of old inner tubes and bike tires, Jiro Belts are completely one-of-a-kind and made in Italy; don’t see anything you like? They’ll make one with your choice of colors and buckle.

Its ergonomics are questionable, but there’s no denying the swoopy, swanky look of Vanguard’s ZETH Stretched Cruiser: it’s now available for sale after touring at Venice Biennale 2008.

Endorsed by Lance Armstrong, the LS9.9IC Indoor Cycle may be purely stationary but features like a Kevlar drive belt, cantilevered brakes, and an air fit saddle make it almost road-ready.

Dahon’s Ios XL is their flagship full-size folding bike, and we mean full-size: 24″ wheels, integrated lighting, built-in bike pump, and a dynamo-driven gadget charger–yet only seconds to fold.

Laptop-toting bicyclists need fret no more with the Swingline Pannier: it features a padded laptop sleeve inside an all-weather shell with a shockcord and hook mounting system.

Now available: Aurora Collective’s Velcro Straps are designed for road or track pedals and handmade with industrial strength fabric; be sure to read Peregrine Cyclery’s first impressions.

Rock while you roll with a Bicycle iPod Speaker: it’ll dock your iPod inside a waterproof case that clamps to your bike frame and is controlled via a handlebar-mounted remote control.

From spokes to the stroke of midnight: PixelThis’ Bike Wheel Clock gives old wheels a new lease on life with a high-torque quartz movement; it’s 22″ wide and runs on 1 AA battery.

It’s a bit out of our age range, but the Gyrowheel is a front-mounted 21st century training wheel for mini geeks; battery powered, it uses precession to stabilize the bicycle.

David Buchwaldek’s man-powered Amphibian Velomobile looks semi-normal until it rolls into the lake: it’s a watergoing trike with hydraulic steering and electric assist. Thanks, Chris!

When petrol goes the way of the dodo, gas stations will need a serious makeover: this Air When You Need Us tee shows the self-serve going from hydrocarbon chains to bike chains.

We liked yesterday’s Evolution Bike Case, but the Eco // 07 urban bike does it one better: not only does it easily disassemble, but its wheels can be folded up via a system of pivots.

Oh Beer & Pizza Bike, where have you been our entire lives: created by Portland’s Hopworks Urban Brewing, it’s a pedal-powered bar with two kegs and a pizza compartment.

Good by plane, train, car, or boat, Aerotech’s Evolution Bike Case is an all-in-one carrier made out of shock-resistant ABS plastic; it’ll hold your entire bicycle (up to a 64 cm frame).

It’s not designed to be used while moving, but the ARider is ideal for cyclers who need hands-free navigation; it’s a retractable helmet-mounted display that pulls data from an iPhone 3GS.

It’s no Trek District, but Montague’s Boston is a boon to fixie riders with a thirst for portability; the world’s first 700c single speed folding bike, it can be folded tool-free in 20 seconds.

Kevin Cyr’s Camper Bike is a functional three-wheeled, pedal-powered RV that made the rounds in China in 2008; he’s currently at work on his next project, the urban-inspired Camper Kart.

Even tougher than jeans, Outlier’s Workwear Pants are made with a breathable Cordora canvas outer shell and soft brushed lining; they’re also water resistant and quick drying.

Part motorcycle shop, part bike-porn gallery, Wrenchmonkees is a Danish outfit that builds custom cafe racers; they not only sell the bikes but the parts, letting you build your own.

Designed to be mounted on your bike’s handlebars, Garmin’s Edge 500 weighs a scant 2 oz; it’ll not only track distance, speed, location and elevation but is ANT+ compatible.

It looks a bit like you’ve stolen a kid’s tricycle, but YikeBike is a must-see for city dwellers: it’s a 22 lb electric bicycle that folds up, tops out at 12.5 mph and goes up to 6 miles.

Made out of fine suit fabric, Outlier’s Nailhead Cap cuts a classic cycler’s profile and features breathable, premium wool that stays cool in summer, warm in winter and dry in the rain.

Trek Bike’s chainless District goes all out with the District Carbon; the carbon fiber in the belt drive spreads to the rest of the bike with a handcrafted OCLV Carbon Fiber frame.