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A Gorgeous, Lightweight, Carbon Fibre Bike Designed Exclusively For Kids

Children are impossible to please, no matter now many Lunchables you ply them with. But even the most ungrateful tykes will appreciate getting one of Mores stunning Petitpierre kids bikes crafted from carbon fibre so they’re easier to ride and manoeuvre.

14 June 2013

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Jet-Powered, Fire-Blowing Bicycle Is Not Ridiculous At All

Colin Furze, maniac maker of maniac things, like the maniac 80km/h baby stroller, has decided to attach a fire-breathing jet propulsion system to an old woman’s bike, because that’s what maniacs do. As you can imagine, it’s not ridiculous at all.

13 June 2013

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5 Robotic Bike Parking Systems That Solve An Urban Dilemma

The uproar over New York’s new bike share system is mostly due to very human shortcomings (one crotchety human in particular, actually). But it can also be blamed on the shortcomings of the system’s infrastructure for failing to keep the damn contraptions out of the way.

11 June 2013

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An Interactive Map That Collects The Wisdom Of NYC’s Cycling Masses

Although the ridiculous media fuss about CitiBike — and its all-powerful bike lobby backers — intensified this weekend, there was also one bright spot: the New York Times unveiled an interactive map that lets users add their own tips and warnings to fellow riders.

4 June 2013

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Retractable Bike Scooter: A Delightfully Dangerous Bonding Opportunity

Unless you’re riding a tandem, bicycles aren’t really designed for two passengers. You can jam a child seat on the back for infants, or a couple of pegs on the back wheel to carry a friend, but neither of those solutions seem as novel or original as Jared Loveless’s scooteRack: a rear-mounted retractable scooter that serves as a trailer for passengers.

29 May 2013

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How America’s Biggest Bike Share Will Turn NYC Into A Cycling City

CitiBike has landed. Yesterday, amid a scrum of politicians and reporters, city officials introduced the system poised to transform New York street life. But keeping track of 6000 new bikes — not to mention their riders — will be no small chore. And to do it, the city is implementing a handful of smart systems, ranging from modular docking system to solar-powered tail lights.

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Put A Nyan Cat In Your Bike Spokes

Reflective clothing, flashing tails and a bright headlight are essential to riding your bike safely at night. Similarly, a pair of GIF-flashing Monkey Light Pros are essential to riding your bike at night — like a boss.

17 May 2013

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The Story Of The Bike Maker Who Can Hardly Ride His Own Bikes

Shortly after Ezra Caldwell began building bikes, he was diagnosed with rectal cancer, making it nearly impossible for him to ride his own creations. But in spite of that cruel irony, his craft became a part of his survival.

25 April 2013

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Get A Terrifying First-Hand Look At What It’s Like To Ride A 4m Tall Bike

When’s the last time you really felt like a badass on a bicycle? Probably when your training wheels came off around the age of six. Well, fortunately for you, bike and oversized object enthusiast Richie Tremble has figured out a way to feel that sense of wobbly danger once again: a 4m towering beach cruiser he calls the StoopidTall Tall Bike.

24 April 2013

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Charging Gadgets While You Bike Is About To Get A Lot Simpler

Ever gone for a long bike ride in unfamiliar territory? Probably used your phone’s GPS to help navigate, right? Convenient. However, that also makes running out of juice more than just a small annoyance. Siva Cycle’s Atom might just solve that, and a host of other battery issues for the tech-bound biker.

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