Awesome Bikes

London shop Death Spray Custom has created the Bite project – 3 pieces including a Ducati 1026 based on the memorable shark mouth nose art from the Flying Tigers WWII fighter squadron.

Gary Fisher says his Cronus is one of the stiffest, lightest and best handling road bikes out there, with a completely reconceived steering column, wider/taller flanges, and massive tire clearance.

We make houses, boats and bridges from wood, so why not a bicycle? Xylon Bikes has a stylish collection that features handbuilt frames, aeronautical grade plywood, and select hardwoods.

Yamaha’s YZ450F features a unique fuel-injection system for instant throttle feedback. Plus, its 449cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC engine is built to provide improved balance and handling.

Frankly it can be hairy riding your bike in the city at night. The Urbanize Night Helmet by Lazer eases anxiety with integrated LED lights in front and back and moisture wicking lining to keep a cool head.

Industrial designer Yuji Fujimura’s EBIQ electric bike concept is an eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzlers and folds flat so you can densely rack a bunch in far less space than conventional bikes.

Tweak your wheels more easily with the small but mighty Mako bike tool from PocketToolX. It’s got 4 1/4″ hex bits, 7 assorted box and spoke wrenches and a bottle opener for critical thirst moments.

Designed by Luca Shieppati for Lamiflex, the Ciclotte exercise bike defies convention, giving those who ride it a workout while showing off their keen eye for modern style.

Platune claims its Sand-X is the world’s fastest offroad vehicle, and with a 0-100kph of 2.8 s, we won’t argue; it’s basically a hybrid ATV and snowmobile designed to carve up sand dunes.

Northwave’s Lizard Cycling Shoes are ideal for cross country and mountain bikers; their aptly-named “Jaws” soles have great grip, while triple velcro straps maximize support.

The Dirtsurfer Freestyle BMX is a hybrid skateboard and bike. Like a bike, it’s more stable at speed; unlike a skateboard, it can handle all sorts of terrain with its 16″ tires.

The Illum Cycling Jacket is a solar-powered safety jacket designed to light up cyclists on the road with electro luminescent panels. It’s surprisingly stylish too; we hope it gets made one day.

We like Areaware’s Strida bicycle for what it doesn’t do: it won’t take up a lot of space because it folds away, and it won’t soil your clothes with grease thanks to its clean Kevlar belt.

Skateboard enthusiasts may wish to try their hands feet at something new: Element has partnered with bike maker Krabo to create a limited collection of wood-wheeled bikes.