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fromWIRED
3 days ago

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

This bike rack pioneer is selling Bluetooth suction cups to stick bikes to your car

Allen Bikes introduces Bluetooth-monitored suction cups for bike mounting, enhancing safety with smart pressure sensors.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 days ago

BREMEN Turns a Broom Into a Guitar and a Desk Into a Piano - Yanko Design

BREMEN is designed to change the way people interact with music by allowing everyday objects to become actual instruments, thus removing traditional barriers to music-making.
Berlin music
#harley-davidson
Business
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Harley bet on electric bikes and younger riders. The layoffs are the answer - Silicon Canals

Harley-Davidson's layoffs reveal deeper structural issues rather than a temporary correction, highlighting a disconnect between brand identity and market reality.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Momentum Vida E+ Is Like Riding a Couch, but in a Good Way

Momentum's commuter electric bike offers luxury and comfort but is notably heavy, making it less suitable for smaller riders.
#aston-martin
Cars
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The $1 Million Aston Martin Valhalla Makes You Drive Better Than You Thought Possible

Aston Martin's Valhalla supercar combines innovative engineering with high performance but faces financial challenges and limited production.
fromInsideHook
6 days ago
Cars

Can Aston Martin Win Younger Drivers With the "Aggressive" Valhalla?

The Aston Martin Valhalla is crucial for the brand's future, blending power with radical styling to attract a new generation of buyers.
Cars
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The $1 Million Aston Martin Valhalla Makes You Drive Better Than You Thought Possible

Aston Martin's Valhalla supercar combines innovative engineering with high performance but faces financial challenges and limited production.
Cars
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Can Aston Martin Win Younger Drivers With the "Aggressive" Valhalla?

The Aston Martin Valhalla is crucial for the brand's future, blending power with radical styling to attract a new generation of buyers.
UX design
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Designing a functional and beautiful steering wheel is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive design.
fromBikeMag
3 days ago

Can an Alpine Brand Conquer MTB? A Look at Ortovox's Stellar New Gear

Ortovox is launching its first-ever mountain bike collection, the Sequence series, which includes two distinct lines: Trail and Free, aimed at integrating alpine values into biking.
Bicycling
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fromBikerumor
4 days ago

Fair Bicycle Introduces a New Handlebar Standard

Fair Bicycle introduces the 6-7 handlebar, combining the compliance of 31.8mm and the stiffness of 35mm for improved ride characteristics.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix looks like a real-life video game

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, scheduled for August on the National Mall, features a 1.7-mile street race circuit passing major U.S. monuments and Smithsonian museums at speeds exceeding 200 mph.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?

The problem, as we have been warned for some time, is the new hybrid power trains, which combine a 1.6 L V6 that generates 400 kW with a 350 kW electric motor. Getting to a near 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power was key to attracting new auto manufacturers to the sport.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
4 days ago

Atherton + Avinox: A Match Made in Heaven?

Smaller, lighter, and more powerful eMTB technology has transformed design and performance, exemplified by the Atherton Bikes S170E with the Avinox motor system.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How GM is shaping the future of car design, one Corvette at a time

The Corvette CX is a groundbreaking all-electric hypercar showcasing advanced engineering and design, emphasizing the evolving role of concept cars in the automotive industry.
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Updated Race Face Turbine Stem Gets Sharper Looks, Modern Sizing, and All the Colors

Race Face's Turbine stem has been a popular choice for years, with several lengths and a range of anodized colors to choose from. The new 'standard' Turbine follows in the SL's aesthetic footsteps, with a similar, squared-off, and more angular design.
Bicycling
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frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

Verge Motorcycles has launched the world's first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery, promising exceptional range and charging speeds.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

This Custom BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan Pays Tribute To 50 Years Since Its First Daytona Victory - Yanko Design

What the bikes lacked in horsepower against the Kawasakis and Ducatis, they more than recovered in stability and handling. On March 6, 1976, Butler & Smith rider Steve McLaughlin crossed the line first in the inaugural AMA Superbike Championship Series race, with teammate Reg Pridmore a photo finish behind him.
Design
fromBikeMag
5 days ago

Transition Bikes Just Dropped the New TR11 After 9 Years of Silence

Transition has increased the rear travel to 211mm, which translates to more traction and control when charging downhill. This straightforward approach enhances the riding experience significantly.
Bicycling
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Illustrated engineering in everyday objects

I take the product apart. CAD it up. Illustrate each view. Then animate and lay it out for the web. That sounds quick, but it does take me quite a bit of time to create each one.
Graphic design
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

Prologo Adds Real-Time Saddle Pressure Mapping Kit for Fitters, Teams, & Bike Shops

Prologo's Pressure Map MyOwn system uses sensors to visualize saddle pressure for better bike fitting and comfort.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Pertamina MotoGP Experience Gallery / AT-LARS

A 2024 pavilion at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit combines speed-inspired design with modular construction to reflect the racing circuit's spirit.
#cycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

This is What a 1 Million Dollar Custom Titanium Road Bike Looks Like in Taipei

The Laget Aero One is a super custom bike that's going to cost you a lot of money. It isn't cheap or easy to make, with complex outer shapes and thin cross sections.
Bicycling
#paragon-machine-works
fromBikeMag
1 week ago

Mondraker's First Avinox e-Bike: Is This the Secret?

The ZENDIT is not just a refined e-bike; it's a ground-up manifesto on what happens when you pair World Cup DH suspension logic with the most talked-about motor system in the industry right now.
Bicycling
fromDefector
1 month ago

Aston Martin: Driving Our Car Will Maim You | Defector

The vibration into the chassis is causing a few reliability problems: mirrors falling off, tail lights falling off, all that sort of thing, which we are having to address. Fernando [Alonso] is of the feeling that he can't do more than 25 laps consecutively before he risks permanent nerve damage to his hands.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

BlackHeart Launches Road Plus: A Fast, Versatile Metal Road Platform in Ti and Aluminum

BlackHeart Bike Co's Road Plus is a versatile bike designed for both road and off-road riding, featuring a flexible frame and modern construction.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Xiaomi Is China's First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car

Xiaomi unveiled the Vision GT, China's first exclusive Gran Turismo 7 concept car, as part of its global automotive expansion strategy targeting younger consumers.
#32-inch-wheels
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

$23,599 UCI-Illegal Bugatti x Factor ONE Is Fast With All The Bespoke Touches

Factor and Bugatti created a $24,000 UCI-illegal superbike that abandons racing regulations to maximize aerodynamic performance through experimental engineering.
Cars
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

wind-sculpted hypercar by xiaomi embeds cutouts to let air pass through the teardrop body

Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo hypercar integrates aerodynamic design through wind-sculpted surfaces and air ducts that eliminate the need for traditional wings while achieving both low drag and downforce.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 weeks ago

Stinner's USA-Made Enduro Prototype Is Changing- Here's What's New

Stinner Frameworks updates the Romero full-suspension mountain bike with a welded aluminum tubular rear end, improving stiffness and affordability while maintaining modular dropout adjustability and handmade USA craftsmanship.
Skiing
fromDefector
1 month ago

A Tour Of The Sick-Ass Helmets Of Skeleton | Defector

Skeleton racing helmets serve as prominent aesthetic and political expressions, with designs ranging from spooky faces to abstract art influencing sport identity beyond medals.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Making things that make things

The advertising industry has always been in the business of making things, such as the OOH billboard, the 30-second spot, the snappy social post, the standard website: final, finite assets polished and pushed into the world. Agencies were paid, often by the hour, for producing final versions of these things and then moved on to the next project. Even with generative AI entering the picture, much of the conversation remains focused on making those same things faster or cheaper.
Marketing
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Beachman Electric 64 Street Spec Reimagines a 1960s Cafe Racer

Replete with sleek, vintage-vibe features including a swept back concave windshield, meticulously hand-stitched sheet for two, emblematic street tires, and an exposed suspension frame only just keeping the electric engine in place. The removable 2.8 kWh (40 Ah) lithium battery, delivering up to 55 miles of range, can be replaced with a 3.6 kWh (50 Ah) pack to reach 70 miles. Both feature regenerative braking and built-in charge ports.
Gadgets
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Trek is Racing a New Prototype XC Bike, But You'll Likely Never Get to Ride It

Trek developed a new XC prototype bike combining features from Supercaliber and Top Fuel to address modern XC racing demands for increased travel and capability on technical terrain.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

Jack Moir's 2026 Build Reveals New Sponsors and a Seriously Dialed Setup

Jack Moir transitions from Enduro World Cup racing to new projects while partnering with E*thirteen, DVO Suspension, and Pirelli Tires for 2026.
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

This Bike Brand Wants Your Wildest Ideas. Yes, Really.

Tucked into their Connect menu, between the suspension fitment form and their community content page is a Product Ideas & Requests submission form that is as simple as it sounds. The description says it plainly: your feedback shapes the future of Cane Creek. New products, fitments, sizes, features - they want it all. And their team reviews every single submission as they plan upcoming designs.
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fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Cane Creek Wants Your Crazy Bike Part Ideas

Cane Creek invites cyclists to submit product ideas and improvement suggestions through their official Product Idea & Request Form, offering a platform to share innovations that may benefit the broader cycling community.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Ducati Formula 73: Bologna Reaches Back 50 Years to Build Its Most Soulful Cafe Racer in Decades - Yanko Design

Ducati Formula 73 is a limited-edition café-racer homage to the 750 Super Sport Desmo, combining classic livery with modern engineering and 873 numbered units.
fromBikerumor
4 weeks ago

Shifting Gear: Wheels Mfg Jewels, PDW's Otter-shaped Cage, Silca Wax Magic & More!

The beauty of chainrings is that they wear out, generally after a few seasons depending on how you ride, which means they are a perfect opportunity to give your old bike some new bling. At $75 a pop, they aren't exactly cheap. But the precision of these machined-in-Colorado 7075 chainrings is on point, and Wheels Mfg has a long record of making solid, long-lasting components.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Put Those Old 26" Wheels to Use with the New Wilde Moto Cruiser

I've been dreaming of this one for a long time. It's a nod to so many things I love.... The klunkers of the MTB pioneers, the untouchable cool of a Cook 3 Bar cruiser, and, of course, my own beloved 1×1, which has been my main city bike for over a decade. This was a project from the heart.
Bicycling
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ducati's CEO said he hopes self-driving motorcycles never become a thing

We are not building mobility. We're building motorcycles. We're building something for joy and for fun," Chinnock said. "If it takes away the ability to operate it and experience it, then just get in a pod and go from point A to point B.
Cars
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

retro cafe racer with front shell draws design from 1950s british racing motorcycles

Meet Ciulator by Compass Rose, a retro café racer with a front shell that draws design from 1950s British racing motorcycles. Dubbed a flagship motorcycle created for collectors, its design and overall silhouette are grounded in the visual and mechanical language of 1950s British café racers. The body sits low and long, with a horizontal line running from the front fairing through the fuel tank and into the rear cowl. This stretched stance reflects how riders back in the day
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Meet The SP40 Restomod Speedster: The Minimalist Carbon Hot Rod Redefining Retro Car Design - Yanko Design

The best custom builds do not just remix old ideas. They ask what those ideas would look like if they were born today, with access to current tools, materials, and manufacturing processes. The SP40 Restomod Speedster is that question answered in carbon and billet. It takes the stance and spirit of a 1930s streamliner, that long, low, purposeful shape built for speed rather than comfort, and reimagines it through the lens of modern coachbuilding.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Stealth Fighter-Inspired Buggy Makes Modern Supercars Look Too Polite - Yanko Design

Wedge-inspired dune buggy fuses 1970s–80s angular supercar styling with exposed suspension, bronze wheels, and uncompromising track-focused, non-street-legal design.
Cars
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
2 months ago

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles on a Milwaukee Beach, Photographed in 1933 for a Beautiful Promotional Shoot

A bold one‑year‑only 1933 Harley‑Davidson paint scheme adorned rare 74‑inch sidevalve models promoted via provocative beach photo shoots, with limited commercial effect.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Ive and Newson bring old-school charm to Ferrari's first EV interior

Instead, LoveFrom appears to have channeled Ferrari interiors from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, with a retro simplicity that combines clear round gauges with brushed aluminum. Forget the capacitive panels that so frustrated me in the Ferrari 296 -here, there are physical buttons and rocker switches that seem free of the crash protection surrounds that Mini was forced to use.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

The Race Track is the Inspiration for this Mondraker Crafty Unlimited Gulf

Limited-edition Mondraker Crafty Unlimited Gulf features original Gulf GT40 blue-and-orange livery and bespoke high-end components honoring Gulf racing heritage.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Dear Bike Industry: Please Don't Take Away My High-End Mechanical Drivetrains

Mechanical bicycle shifting remains simple, serviceable, affordable, and often lighter than electronic systems while delivering durable, tactile, and predictable performance.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

What the Future of Bicycle Manufacturing Look Like According to Experts

American bicycle manufacturing faces tradeoffs between domestic craftsmanship and overseas scale, challenging small framebuilders to balance quality, identity, and business viability.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Hey, Here's Another Airless Tire... Will This One Catch On?

Aipex is developing a 26x2.1 airless bicycle tire prototype with replaceable tread, puncture-free design, and claims up to 6,000 miles of tread life.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Rose Makes Aero More Upright with Their AergoConcept Shave Aero Road Bike

Rose focuses on aero and performance with their new Shave series. Their top spec'd Shave FFX utilizes aerospace-grade Torayca M40X carbon for a ridiculously light frame. But they didn't leave out the endurance athlete with the Shave. For those looking for a bit more of an all-day comfort experience, Rose gave the Shave their AergoConcept design.
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fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Eddy Merckx Introduces Titanium Versions of the Corsa Pevele and the Corsa Strasbourg

Eddy Merckx introduced two titanium Corsa models—Strasbourg (gravel) and Pévèle (all-road)—with Columbus Hyperion tubing, bespoke dropouts, and configurable premium builds.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Unique Czech Carbon High-Pivot CDuro Shremeeq Enduro Bike is Ready For You

The CDuro Shremeeq is a customizable Czech-made carbon high-pivot enduro bike with adjustable geometry, modular travel, and 3D-printed alloy suspension components.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why Iconic Bike Brands Are Suddenly Putting Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes

High-profile brands are bringing drop-bar carbon hardtail mountain bikes that blend gravel and MTB components, signaling mainstream growth of the gravel–mountain crossover.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Pinarello Unveils New Drop Bar Mountain Bar GREVIL MX

At the heart of the GREVIL MX is directly from Pinarello's Dogma XC playbook. A 67.75° head angle and 101mm of trail mirror the front-end numbers of the DOGMA XC hardtail. That slack, confidence-inspiring front end pairs with the Pinarellos' in-house, flagship MOST Talon Ultra Light integrated cockpit. The result is a lower, more compact riding position, and it should keep the GREVIL MX fast and efficient on hardpack and smoother terrain.
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