RAPHA & RAEBURN

 

Brothers Graeme and Christopher Raeburn are two of the UK’s leading clothing designers; Graeme is product designer at Rapha, while Christopher heads up his own eponymous label. Rapha & Raeburn marks the latest collaboration between them and the result is a new collection of products all made in England, designed for city cyclists.

The centrepiece of the Rapha & Raeburn collection for Spring Summer 2013 is the Hooded Wind Jacket. Constructed from military parachute canopies, the jackets are made at Cooper & Stollbrand in Manchester, England’s leading outerwear factory.

 http://www.rapha.cc/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

05/19/2013
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BEG BICYCLES

 

Classic bicycles with special attention to details. That’s Beg Bicyles!

These bicycles are not only gorgeous to look at, pure joy to ride and the ultimate in quality, safety and durability, but they are manufactured using the very latest in bicycle technology.

You can join it “plain” or you can choose a lot of beautiful accessories like the huge “Porter’s Crate”.

http://www.begbicycles.com/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

05/12/2013
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PEONFX

PEONFX which stands for People on Fix is an independent lifestyle company producing cycling inspired apparels, products & accessories.

Founded in 2009 out of passion and love for cycling, PEONFX has since collaborated with many international and local establishments, magazines, street artists and clothing brands such as UrbanVelo,The Killer Gerbil, Kilas, Coolcaps, Sup Clothing, Macaframa, SumVelo, 5th Floor, Pedal Consumption, etc.

Their products are often undersupply however they uphold their niche identity with their high mix low volume production philosophy. All PEONFX products are limited in quantities. Selected numbers are stocked by their partners & friends while 40% of products are sold on our online store.

In their spare time, PEONFX also organizes bike polo, bike film screenings & numerous local & international rides.

 http://www.peonfx.com/

 

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Author : Valentina Matelli

05/05/2013
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VELOPRESSO

V e l o p r e s s o ™ is an innovative coffee vending trike for true off-grid selling of quality espresso on city streets, at trade fairs, events and in parks, etc. Designed from the ground up around a custom rear-steer tricycle, a unique pedal-driven grinder, and a robust gas-fired lever espresso machine, Velopresso is a celebratory fusion of human power, sensory pleasures and technology – old tech with hi-tech, bicycles and coffee, their engineering and aesthetics.

Fine coffee, no electricity, no motors, no noise!

http://www.velopresso.cc/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

04/28/2013
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LILLY’S LUNCHES

Ehi guys, this girl rocks!

Her name is Elizabeth Callahan and you can meet her in Toronto, where Lilly’s Lunches is based. Lilly’s Lunches was a project, an idea, a dream than now is an interesting reality. After growing weary with her day job, Elizabeth fled her cubicle and landed on a bicycle instead. Throughout the workweek, she pedals fast her way around the downtown core, dropping off delicious brown-bagged lunches to office workers too busy to head out for a bite.

Each of the sandwiches are named after Callahan’s friends and family, and you can order a sandwich, side and a sweet straight to your desk, delivered with a smile.

http://lillyslunches.com/

Author : Valentina Matelli

04/21/2013
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JEEP WRANGLER

 

The Jeep Wrangler is a compact four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle (SUV) and an off-road vehicle manufactured by American automaker Chrysler, under its Jeep marque – and now in its fourth generation. It is a successor to the famous World War II “Jeep” vehicle by way of the Willys civilian Jeep (CJ) in the 1950s, later produced by Kaiser-Jeep and by American Motors (AMC). The Wrangler debuted in 1986, was revised in 1996, and redesigned in 2006. Wranglers continue to use live axles both front and rear as with their predecessor, the CJ.

Each Wrangler model has received a designation in addition to the nameplate Wrangler corresponding to their generation: YJ (1986–1995), TJ (1996–2006), LJ’s (2003–2006 Unlimited models) and JK (2007–present). Military versions of the Wrangler have carried the J8 designation.

YJ models were manufactured between 1986 and 1992 at AMC Brampton Assemply Plant, and subsequently at the Toledo South Assemply Plant.In 2006, Wrangler production was moved to Toledo Supplier Park.

Author : Valentina Matelli

04/19/2013
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URBAN TOUR PROJECT – HORSE CYCLES

Horse Cycles is a custom bicycle builder in Brooklyn, NY with a goal: offer a high quality locally crafted alternative to foreign imports.

The bicycles that i would like to show you with this article are part of a project! The “Urban Tour Project”.

The first of these production bikes will be called the Urban Tour. It will be made in-house at the Horse Cycles workshop using a new machinery that will enable them to manufacture bikes faster and offering them at a more competitive price. And to acquire the new and additional equipment they will use the proceeds from a special Kickstarter campaign.

This new bike is designed as a versatile all-rounder, perfect for light touring, city riding and commuting. The frame will be made from all U.S. sourced materials including high quality True Temper double-butted 4130 steel alloy. This paired with our TIG welded construction and lugged fork produces a responsive, lightweight and durable bicycle that will last a lifetime.

Each bike comes equipped with cantilever brake mounts, water bottle bosses, and rack / fender mounts, making it a versatile and rugged do anything bicycle. By producing the frames in-house they can ensure the highest quality.

http://www.horsecycles.com/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

04/14/2013
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HERITAGE BICYCLES GENERAL STORE

If you think that coffee and bikes are a great combination, the Heritage Bicycles General Store is your paradise!

The owner is Michael Salvatore. He opened the Chicago shop’s doors in late January 2012 with the aim to sells great coffee and support the local industry thanks to the production of the Heritage line of bikes. Infact the line is totally assembled in Chicago and includes three model vintage inspired.

You are free to change some details like the handelbar or the color: the staff at Heritage Bicycles is ready to help you!

The shop and retail space were designed with a DIY work ethic: reclaimed wood for the tables, installed retrofit lighting and selfmade chandeliers. The result: an open, mixed-use space with Americana decor and retro highlights where you can have a rest and a coffee while a new bike is coming to life.

Open Daily from 8am-7pm
2959 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL  60657

http://www.heritagebicycles.com/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

04/07/2013
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BICYCLE COFFEE CO.

Bicycle Coffee was started in 2009 by three brothers, a cousin, and a family friend. The idea of delivering coffee by bicycle came about while trekking through the rain forests of Central America. The original plan was to move to a tropical country and live in tree-houses, but plans changed when their started hanging out with coffee farmers and drinking their delicious coffee. They began to understand and appreciate all the hard work that goes into a good cup of coffee. They learned first-hand how quality coffee is grown, picked, and roasted.

They returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, built a small-batch roaster, and began roasting beans. When they were confident in their roasts, they hopped on their bicycles and starting delivering bags of coffee to local offices, grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, and hotels. As they grow, they will continue to support sustainable farm cooperatives and their coffee will always be delivered by bicycle.

Only roast organic, fair-trade, Arabica beans grown by farm cooperatives.

http://www.bicyclecoffeeco.com/

 

Author : Valentina Matelli

03/31/2013
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H&M FOR BRICK LANE BIKES COLLECTION

H&M’s capsule men’s collection for Brick Lane Bikes is full of the spirit of modern urban cycling. Designed by H&M and tested by Brick Lane Bikes, each piece has all the technical details needed for better cycling, with the versatile city cyclist style that can be worn all day long. From water repellent rider jackets and articulated blazers to vintage-inspired bike jerseys and caps, the 11-piece collection combines fashion with functionality and are made entirely from more sustainable materials as part of H&M’s Conscious work.

The collection including also a superb limited edition lo-pro bike that represents the essence of the BLB for H&M collaboration, built with style and functionality in mind, for an eye catching urban ride – a perfect mix of classy and modern.

http://bricklanebikes.co.uk/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

03/24/2013
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PISTARD

Pistard was born from the wish to create a high-quality collection of technical cyclewear, but comfortable and fashionable. The appeal of name “pistard” evokes elegance and at the same time the fastness of old fearless bikers, competing in velodromes where ramps got even 42° of slope, riding in competitions lasting more than one hour, where one lap was even 400 meters long.

But Pistard is more than this.

Times changed but the challenge to outgo the limits remains the same.

Selected fabrics have been longer researched and studied; style and design are Made in Italy.

Sport experience is inside Pistard guys: they are cyclists, snowboarders, runners, skyers, basket players, baseball players sport is their life and they try to put this passion in their products.

To get a very high level of quality, they used all techonologies they have and they test all products in every athmosferic and stress condition.

 

http://www.pistard.cc/index.php

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Author : Valentina Matelli

03/18/2013
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LEH SPLY & MFG

LEH Supply & Manufacturing is a California based, single man operation, creating brogue style leather bike seats and accessories inspired directly from fine mens dress shoes of the past two centuries. Carson Leh, the founder, creates small limited edition designs in low production runs with premium leather using his hands and tools older than his grandparents. All the products are made to order and carry a lifetime guarantee on all leather work.  He uses only the highest grade leathers tanned in America, and unique high quality textiles that last forever.

http://carsonleh.com/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

03/10/2013
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REVOLIGHTS

Late in 2010, Kent Frankovich was chatting with Adam Pettler about an idea he had for a new kind of bike light. He pulled out his phone and played a video of an early prototype. “Dude,” said Adam, immediately impressed. “We should start a business.”

Their goal was clear… they must further the revolution: the bike lighting revolution.

Revolights now is reality.

 http://revolights.com/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

03/03/2013
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DONHOU BICYCLES

Donhou Bicycles is a small english company that produce huge handcrafted bicycles. They are not only frames, but unique artworks. And the brillant artist is Tom, the founder of Donhou Bicycles. Thanks to his talent he won the prestigious “Bristol UK Hand Built Bicycles 2011″ and the “Best of Show” with the model “29er”.

http://www.donhoubicycles.com/

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Author : Valentina Matelli

02/24/2013
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ERBA CYCLES

Erba Cycles was founded by Randall Levrere, a 5th grader from Maine who loved the freedom and speed of bikes and building things with his own two hands.

Randall is combining bamboo and hemp, both sustainably grown, to form new, custom bicycle creations from race frames to city cruisers. He’s no rookie to the bike scene either, Randall has been making steel frames since the 90′s and competed in many races in the east.

He thinks that bamboo is the most similar material to carbon there is, thus his frames are naturally lightweight. All of his bikes are handmade in the USA by Randall himself.

http://www.erbacycles.com

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Author : Valentina Matelli

02/17/2013
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