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gadgets
LightLane Virtual Bike Path to Become a Reality
Be happy, bicyclists of the world, because the lasertastic LightLane personal bike path is going to be a reality soon. It's already in the production engineering phase, as this demonstration video shows: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: From the video footage, the lines aren't super clear. It's much more easy to spot the biker than the green... 13 Responses | Other threads
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jets
Just $1200 Stands Between You and Death by Jet Bike
Last year, we raved about a crazy/genius pulsejet engine bicycle builder named Robert Maddox. Now you can buy his biggest and baddest engine on eBay. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Curves: The video wont play for some reason. Maybe I am not seeing something in the design, but it looks as... 7 Responses | Other threads
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nsfw
Hacked Public Bicycle Kiosk Shows Porn Movie, Extra Benefits of Public Transport
This is a computer kiosk used to control public bicycle lending. But as you can see in the image, the touchscreen is not displaying the software used for this task, but a porn movie at full screen. More »
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Comment by Dilpickle1: They failed because they used regular porn. Gay paraplegic porn is the best for jokes. 13 Responses | Other threads
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bicycles
20 Twisted Bikes That Are An Affront To Good Design
Late last year I put together a list of completely insane bikes that no one should ever ride. Matador life has put together a similar list, but filled it with more artsy and chopper-inspired designs. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by 911Turbo: I hope I'm not alone in wanting to punch them both in their faces. 15 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Freelock Self-Locking Cycle Concept
If you're tired of carrying a lock around with you every where you ride, the Freelock is a self-locking bicycle whose seat also functions as a built in lock, which is apparently as secure as an old bicycle with a typical chain lock. More »
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By Andi WangComment by switchblade saints: HAHA locking to the bus-stop. That is a brilliant idea in my city. 4 Responses | Other threads
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google street view
Google Street View Employs High-Tech Tricycles for Hard-to-Reach Places
Reader Jason Whitney spotted a Google-branded, camera-equipped tricycle in his local San Diego, CA bike shop. But it's packing a generator and about eight cameras—what kind of muscle-bound man-monster can pedal this thing? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by pettiblay: The generators' power probably help with the pedaling too. Or does the pedaling generate power? I wonder... 4 Responses | Other threads
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strollers
Taga Stroller/Bike Combo Might Launch Your Tots Into the Stratosphere
Bike, stroller or wheeled trebuchet? Whatever it is, the Taga takes kid-carrying in a new direction. I just can't help thinking those two smiling kids are one wheelie away from joining the ISS. More » -
bicycles
Sanyo CY-SPG226 Battery-Assists Your Lazy Butt For Up To 85km
Sanyo's Eneloop label, known for Wii charging stations and batteries, is taking cycling for a spin with the CY-SPG226 battery-assisted bicycle. Don't let the 85km range fool you though—there's still pedaling to be done. More » -
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bicycles
Gocycle Bike Offers Best of Both Worlds for Urban Greenies: It's Folding and Electric
Unlike other electric bikes, the Gocycle is not only small, it's technologically savvy. Combining a low-profile, folding design with an electric motor that will let it go up to 15mph. More » -
sports
Lance Armstrong's 12 Screws and Metal Plate in Collarbone Make Him a Low-Grade Cyborg
Lance Armstrong received surgery to more quickly fix his collarbone, which was broken into 4 pieces during a bicycle race in Spain. I wonder if he knows that the metal from the screws can set off the metal detectors in airports sometimes. (I have a titanium rod in my left tibia and the left over screw shavings set off the alarms 50% of the time, especially in higher security airports. True, as confirmed by the hand wands during the manual pat down.) More »
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By Brian LamComment by 3o01: Wow, I'm looking forward to watching him. :) 3 Responses | Other threads
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bikes
GildeCycle Gets Handicapped Up and Running, Looks Fun For the Able-Bodied Too
The GlideCycle is a giant "U" of tubing with wheels on each end and a seat strung through the middle. You still use your legs to move forward without having to support your own weight. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Gizmodoholic: somehow i don`t like this image.... i`m sorry its looks like the thing can make more harm then it allready is 7 Responses | Other threads
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bad ideas
WalkyDog Is an Animal Abuse Charge Waiting to Happen
Unless your name is Ron Mexico (not Ron-Mexico...maybe?), there's no way you can look at this thing dog walking contraption that attaches to your bike and think its a good idea. More » -
bikes
This Is the World's Most Advanced Bike and it Has an On-Board Computer
BERU's Factor 001 is scheduled to be unveiled next week in the UK, and purportedly has GPS, motorsport-grade sensors and a radio transmitter, which all go back to an on-board computer. More »
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Comment by Superweirdash: This is a joke in the cycling world. It's a carbon frame with time-trial aero design, a heart rate monitor,... 8 Responses | Other threads
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vandalism
Biker's Revenge Handlebar Concept Is Absolutely Evil/Ingenious and Probably Not Real
Any cyclist who's had their fair share of close calls with an errant motorist while traveling in the bike lane will appreciate this concept out of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Husher: I hate cyclist. Haven't seen a good one here in washington and probably never will. **** you critical mass 12 Responses | Other threads
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bicycles
Folding Bicycle Backpack Makes Good Use of Gravity
There's no denying it, folding bicycles are hot with designers these days. While Bergmonch's design is not the first of these concepts to involve a backpack, it is definitely one of the most complete. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by steven5737: Ok, so it folds up into a backpack... but will it blend 7 Responses | Other threads
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concept
Concept Electric Bike Charges Via A Method You Probably Would Never Guess In a Million Years
This concept folding electric bike won a Merit prize in a bike design competition, but its practical use is probably limited. Why? Because you charge it at home by pedaling. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by morcheeba: You can tell this is a design concept that hasn't been built... see that front wheel? Wonder why no... 7 Responses | Other threads
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bikes
Optibike OB1 is a Hybrid Electric Mountain Bike You Might Actually Want to Ride
Far from the geriatric, overdesigned and unwieldy electric bikes available to date, the Optibike OB1 is built for proper biking enthusiasts. That is, proper biking enthusiasts with 13,000 spare American dollars. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Eauboy: All of the biking enthusiasts I know kinda like the pedaling part. 8 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Completely Superfluous NES Controller Bike Light
Listen up, fanboy modders. There's absolutely no reason to strap an NES gamepad to your bike. None. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ripfire: Sounds fine as long as he doesn't ride while flashing his Superfluous NES 9mm Lightgun. 3 Responses | Other threads
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storage
Claw Bike Storage From ABC's "American Inventor" Available For Pre-Order
If you caught ABC's "American Inventor" last season you may remember "The Gladiator Claw" bicycle storage device as one of the finalists. Well, the folks behind the Claw have used the startup money earned from the show to turn their idea of a push-button catch and release storage hook into reality. Basically, it is a modest but clever upgrade to basic hook systems, but if you have a really nice bike it may be worth dropping an extra $60 on. Plus, I don't see why it could not be used for other items as well. The Claw is now available to pre-order for a November 15th release. [Amazon and The Claw via Crunchgear]
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By Sean FallonComment by redspectre: kind of worthless when compared to the basic 15 dollar hook at the home depot. sure its not as... 4 Responses | Other threads
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bikes
Japanese Scientists Miss The Point, Design Self-Stabilizing Electric Bike
OK, I'll admit that this self-stabilizing bike is clever: it's kind of a Segway turned sideways, using gyros to detect if it's off-balancing, and adjusting the steering automagically to compensate. It's also a standard electric bike, so it propels you along without needing any annoying foot-power: very 21st Century indeed. More »
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By Kit EatonComment by DaSmith: Don't worry the next American president will be sure to find a way to fall of this as well. Especially... 1 Responses | Other threads
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butt power
Bicycle Seat Generator Harnesses the Power of Your Butt
You may not like it now, but you would be thankful for that big butt of yours if you ever got a chance to ride a bike fitted with designer Deco Goodman's "Commuter Cyclist's Sustainable Energy Source." The device attaches underneath the seat and collects power generated by the compression of the seat springs, braking, pedaling etc. As a result, the electricity could be used to power headlights/taillights and any portable gadgets you bring with you on the road. As you might have guessed, it is only a concept at the moment, but at least it doesn't sound completely far-fetched. More » -
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DIY SpokePOV System Lights Up Your Bike in Support for Obama
Past generations decked out their bike spokes with playing cards, this generation is doing it with LEDs. One of the best examples so far comes from a Flickr user that utilized six SpokePOV kits to turn his bicycle wheel into a stunning, illuminated Obama logo. If you would like to do a little campaigning of your own, all of the .dat files necessary to reproduce the effect are available on Aneel's Flickr site. Naturally, you can customize it to endorse whichever candidate you choose. Either way, it definitely makes a statement. [Aneel's Flickr Page via Make via Likecool]
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By Sean FallonComment by simplegreen: Buy the materials for it now, because when the socialist takes over, you wont be able to afford it. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Down Low Glow
The Down Low Glow is Not What You Think
These Down Low Glow light bars for your bike are one wheel hydraulics system away from true low rider status, but that's not actually their true purpose. While at first glance they may appear to be the epitome of bicycle tchotchke, the manufacturer lays out a somewhat convincing case as to why riders should invest $110 to trick out their Trek. More » -
design
Di-Cycle: A Bike That Travels Over Land and Water
Right off the bat the Di-Cycle design is eye-catching. Imagine the looks you would get pedaling this down the road, smashing into cars and bumping old ladies off the sidewalk. Now imagine the looks you would get when you turn sharply toward the neighborhood pool, ride in and mow down all of the swimmers flailing around in the water trying desperately to escape. Apparently that pleasant dream is possible with this bizarre looking contraption. Unfortunately, you are going to have to rein in your bicycle blood lust for now. The Di-Cycle is only in the design phase at the moment. [Core 77 via ffffound via Likecool via Ubergizmo]
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By Sean FallonComment by McLucky: Should the title be "D-Cycle: Travels Over Land and Water but Can't Turn on Either"? It doesn't look like you... 8 Responses | Other threads
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retromodo
1940s Video Shows Off Crazy Bike Innovations
I'm not completely sure what's going on in this clip or where it's even from but it contains a) weird and crazy bicycles, b) jazzy music, and c) old timeyness—thus, it rules. I'm pretty sure the language is Czech, so if any of you know Czech, please tell me what they're saying! My favorite strange bikes: the really, really huge one at 3:15 and the sewing machine one at roughly 4:40. [MAKE]
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By Elaine ChowComment by VojtÄ›ch Benedikt: Strange Bicycles (said in a timey accent) Time after time, it's possible to encounter very strange types of bycicles in Prague, which... more » | Other threads
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electric bike
Panasonic Makes Electric Bike With Regenerative Braking
What better alternative to driving to work than riding an electric bicycle? Panasonic's Vivi RX 10-S, which is due in Japan on August 20, works the same way many hybrid vehicle systems do: taking the energy from braking and harness it into recharging the battery. The total assisted travel range combining pedal power, electric power and electric regeneration is around 55 to 77 miles, which should be enough to get you to and from work without having to go super sweaty style. If you switch on its automatic mode, you'll be able ride upwards of 113 miles on a single full charge. No word on US release yet. [Crunchgear]
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By Jason ChenComment by IchabodMalinkoo: I bought a bike from Goodwill that looked like this one, back when my driver's license was suspended. The... more » | Other threads
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design
Bi-Cycle Tandem Bike is Perfect for the Couple That's Going Nowhere
The Bi-Cycle tandem bike picks up where the Face-to-Face one left off, and by that I mean it manages to take an incredibly unsound, dangerous idea and up the ante considerably (video below). It's basically two unicycles bolted together, and the two steering column design means that, as a passenger, the well-being of both riders is literally in your hands. Then again, which seat is the front? Who gets to decide? Why can't I shake an image of violent cell mitosis from my head? At least the thing breaks down for easy storage—which is where, I imagine, this type of bike will spend the majority of its time. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by SgtMac02: @Bokusatsu_Tenshi: If you read the article, it references the giz article that was already done about the bike you seek.... more » | Other threads
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design
Bloom Bicycle Attachment Seeds the World With Pedal Power, Bubbles
No, this is not an exhaust pipe for your bike (that'd be silly). It's Bloom, the pedal-powered, environmentally friendly attachment that produces seed-filled bubbles meant to transform concrete jungles into lush forests. Using nothing but the wind, a seed pellet, and a little vegetable based soapy water, the Bloom disperses bubbles into the cracks and crevices of our congested cityscape. Then nature takes over and the seedlings mature into vegetation, which is promptly exterminated by the department of public works. Just kidding. This is actually a pretty ingenious idea when you see how it works, and is one of many from Design 21's "Power to the Pedal" design competition. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Homerjay here for OxyClean!: @Xenobiologista: We call those teenage girls "Fag hags" :) They flock because he's non-threatening. more » | Other threads
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design
Folding Bike Handlebars: So Obvious, It Took This Long to Think of It
At this very moment a bike is leaning against my living room wall taking up unnecessary space. A simple solution would be to replace the standard handlebars with collapsible versions so that the bike could be placed flush (more or less) to the wall. Thanks to designer Joe Wentworth, these retrofit folding handlebars would make a bicycle easier to store and more secure if locked into the collapsed position. Whether this concept will actually see the light of day remains to be seen—but it can't come soon enough for me. The last thing I need is to another groin-first trip into my exposed bike handlebars. [Tuvie] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by ShubhadaMunippus: I purchased a classic style Schwinn last year, don't have a bike rack, and can't get that sucker into the... more » | Other threads
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superbike
Million Dollar Olympic Bicycle So Specialized "No Ordinary Person Could Ride It"
Cycle maker Koga Miyata is hoping that the new million dollar bike he designed for Dutch cyclist Theo Bos will give him the edge in the upcoming Beijing Olympics. According to reports, it has the lowest air resistance of any bike in the world, but it has no brakes and only one speed. That, combined with a super stiff frame makes it one of the most "difficult bikes to ride." So, it is a superfast bike that is damn near impossible to use. Sounds like a sure-fire bet for gold, if you ask me. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by tehlorax: Why bother spending half a million euros when you're going to include asinine design elements like a curved top tube?... more » | Other threads
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cannondale bicycles
Cannondale Bicycles May Get iPod Dock Upgrade + Stat Tracking
Cannondale bikes hired a design firm to render up some possible future features on their rides, one of which is a very interesting one called MetroPolite that has an iPod connector. An iPod seems like the last thing you want to be shoving into your ears when you're riding in a Metro area, seeing as bikes lose to cars when the latter accidentally hit the former, but the connector isn't just for that. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by teexcue: @Monty: Well personally, I buy things for my own personal use, and don't really take into account what my friends... more » | Other threads
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off roading
Trailcart: World's First Pedal-Powered 4WD Off-Road Vehicle
It seems like something that would have been invented before, and by red-blooded Americans for whom off-roading is a way of life, but the Trailcart, according to TreeHugger, is the world's "first pedal-powered four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle," and it was invented by a clever German fellow named Frank Fraune. More » -
autoliv pedestrian protection system
Autoliv's Hood Airbag System Saves Dumb Walkers From Dumb Drivers
Autoliv's new Pedestrian Protection System combines a hood that opens to cushion impact and a pair of hood mounted airbags to reduce the risk of serious injury when a car comes into contact with an unfortunate pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist. The tech's safety specs are impressive: "From almost certain death to less than a 15% risk of life-threatening injuries in a car-to-pedestrian impact at 40 km/h." [Autoliv via Autoblog via Inventor Spot]
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By Chris MagorComment by emag: All we really need is a method by which pedestrians can send in plates for cars that don't stop for... more » | Other threads
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multi-level bicycle parking
Japanese Multi-Level Bicycle Parking
The Multi-level bicycle park at Tokyo's Kasai Station might sound like a crazy overblown way to tidy up the streets, but the woeful lack of available parking spaces at most Japanese train stations is a real problem. In some places legal parks are impossible to find and private security guards are known for performing periodic sweeps where bicycles are tossed in the back of a truck and impounded. At 100 Yen (about $1) per day or 1,800 Yen (about $18) for a month, a multi-level parking spot is a lot cheaper than the impound fee. Here's hoping that they proliferate. [Japan Probe]
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By Chris MagorComment by newSeasons: Japanese people rule! This is the narliest thing Ive ever seen! Kick ass more » | Other threads
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Joyrider, Possibly the Most Expensive LED Spoke Lights in the World
Moritz Waldemeyer, London-based shiny, spangly design person, has designed what must be the most expensive pair of spoke lights evah. Auctioned off at the ICA Gala Fundraiser in London last week, the Joyrider LEDs, which put a smile on the wheels of your bike, went for almost $4,000. Perhaps that's because they came attached to a couple of vintage-style bikes that Waldemeyer has designed. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by dcartist: Yeah, if you think these are overpriced, you should see what they charge for the car rims that have spinning... more » | Other threads
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wooden bicycle
High School Student Builds 100% Wooden Bike
16 year-old Marco Facciola built this completely wooden bike for a school project, managing to avoid using any metal at all. Yes, this wooden wheeled wonder even has a chain and gearing made of wood, held together with wooden joints and glue. The detail in the free-wheeling ratchet and spacers between the chain links, pinned with tiny dowels, is amazing. Marco had to complete this as a non-academic project for his International Baccalaureate, and inspiration came from his grandfather, forced to make wooden wheels for his bike during the war due to rubber shortages. [LeeValley via Neatorama] More »
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By Kit EatonComment by shellyshakeup: the funny thing is, he prolly did this the night before. us ib kids are such procrastinators. this might be his... more » | Other threads
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electro-cycle
LongRanger Electric Bike Won't Win Any Beauty Contests, But It'll Get You There
Take a stack of car batteries, design a bicycle around it, and you have the build-it-yourself LongRanger electric bike, whose practicality certainly outdistances its dog-ugly appearance by a country mile. In the video, marvel at the quiet of this DIY electro-bike, and then check out this shot, giving you a good idea of just how fugly this sucker really is: More »
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Comment by zbg8000: Line the batteries up horizontally, and turn it into a recumbent bicycle with a nice lower center of gravity. ... more » | Other threads
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bikes
Bicycle With Unlimited Gears Inspired By Leonardo
This DaVinci inspired gadget won't help you find a secret religious conspiracy and seduce a French lady, but it will help you get up and down mountains slightly easier. It's called "The Ride," and it's a bike that has a "NuVinci" transmission with ball bearings and metal disc systems to allow you to set the gear ratio at exactly the rate you want—essentially giving you an unlimited number of gears. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Scoresby: All parts of this Hub have been sourced and manufactured in China with the absolute poorest quality imaginable. These hubs... more » | Other threads
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electro bikes
Dekochari Art Bikes Light Up Japan
Dekochari bikes are the baby brothers of Japan's well-known Dekotora electro trucks. Every inch of them is customized with crazy paint jobs, lights, banners, chrome and you can see them, big bumpers and built-up back ends, tooling round the streets of Japan of an evening. Catch them in detail in the video, after the jump. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by OleJ: Anyone who can name the artist and song? Would love to find out more about it. more » | Other threads
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