It’s that time of year again when members of the design community from all across the globe converge on the Milan for the annual design week. Milan Design Week is something out of the ordinary, launched back in 1961 with the original focus being on Italian furniture, today over 450 locations spread around the city [...]
Mores Carbon Fibre Running Bikes
These rather snazzy running bikes are the creation of Munich-based aerospace engineer Sebastian Mores. The overall concept, inspired by his own children was to develop a running bike that whilst fun, were also very safe. Mores Design was founded back in 2011 and since then the engineer has been busy creating the Petitpierre. Using his [...]
Lamborghini Edition impec Racing Bike
Ok so you missed out on getting a Lamborghini Veneno and you really wanted to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th birthday, well BMC Racing might just have something for you. The company have teamed up with Lambo again to release The 50th Anniversary Lamborghini Edition impec full carbon racing bike. This full carbon fibre bike combines Italian [...]
The Coren Carbon Fibre Bike
This stunning carbon fibre bike is the Coren and is made by German company UBC, better known for making parts for the motor sports industry. The bike weights in at a skinny 7,700 grams, thanks to the very high tensile strength T1000 carbon fibres which are otherwise used almost solely in Formula 1 monocoques. The avant-garde shape [...]
Thonet Concept Bike By Andy Martin Studios
London based designer Andy Martin was asked by unique furniture maker Thonet to come up with a concept bike that used the furniture makers steam bending process which was developed back in the 1930′s. The fixed wheel bike has several interchangeable gear ratios, solid beech sprung rod supported seat, oh and no brakes. The wheels [...]
The Aston Martin One-77 Cycle
Ok so you might not be able to afford the Aston Martin Vanquish announced yesterday, but here’s something with an Aston badge that you might be able to acquire. Factor bikes and Aston Martin have partnered to offer the One-77 Cycle, dubbed as the worlds most technologically advanced road bike it has been developed alongside [...]
Carbon Fibre Bike Frame Made Using CAD and 3D Printing
Toronto based industrial designer Andrew Leinonen had the idea to make his own bike frame that allowed an enthusiast to spend less money, less time on finicky details, and put the emphasis on actually designing and making a bike that you want to ride. To start making the frame Andrew designs custom lug sockets, these [...]
Porsche Design Introduces Carbon Fibre Bicycles
Not to be outdone by the Lamborghini bike Porsche Design have launched 2 new bikes inspired by the 911. The grey Porsche RS bike uses a bucket load of carbon fibre with the frame, forks, handlebars, brake levers, stem and seat post, as well as a Shimano 20-speed gear set and custom pedals all being made with [...]
Impec Limited Edition Carbon Fibre Lamborghini Bike
Want a road bike to go with your Aventador? well the Swiss company have announced the release of this limited edition carbon fibre Lamborghini road bike. Here’s the stats Frame: BMC impec Carbon , Made in Switzerland Finish: Exclusive custom Artwork Airbrushed Lamborghini Argos Orange Handmade Lamborghini suede saddle and handlebar Wheels: Exclusive high profile [...]
Alpina Venga Aero Helmet
This £400 skid lid from Alpina is made from a basic foam safety lid with a light, enclosed carbon fibre shell which curves so as to better fit your back. via: bikeradar.com
The Nighthawk X9
Slovakian mechanical engineer Braňo Mereš has been created one-off bicycle frames for years. Some of his construction materials have included a woven bamboo epoxy composite, and carbon fibre rods, however with his latest creation, the X-9 Nighthawk he has taken yet another approach. The X-9 Nighthawk is an experimental frame made out of sandwich panels [...]