It gets a bit crazy in Bike Land around this time of year, when the North American Handmade Bicycle Show prepares to open its doors and reveal the glittering efforts of builders and manufacturers. In 2013, Rob English won the… Read more
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Parlee Skunk Works Z5 SLi
Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest defence contractors, has a department devoted to developing projects destined to fly under the radar… literally. It’s called Skunk Works, and lists the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk and the F-22 Raptor in… Read more
The Grotesque
Although his résumé reads ‘Industrial Designer’, I get the impression that there is more to the story of Owen Payette McGarry. A recent graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he is also a DJ, graphic designer, tool maker,… Read more
Hampsten Cycles Maglia Rosa
The retirement of professional cyclists can be as fascinating as their racing conquests, although some stories haven’t ended well, despite a glorious CV. Andy Hampsten, on the other hand, is making a special point of riding as gracefully as ever,… Read more
Yeti ARC-AS
For those of us who grew up watching Johnny T drop down hills with drop bars and remember Missy Giove’s piranha, the sight of a US-made Yeti ARC dripping with anodised accessories can rouse more than just fond memories. During… Read more
A Pair of Royal H Cycles
Surely one of the true tests of a marriage would be a tour on a tandem. Each partner would discover, if they hadn’t already, the very best and worst of each other, how reliant on each other they are and… Read more
Gear: Chrome Knurled Welded
My waterproof Ortlieb panniers are looking a little worse for wear but there are surprisingly few options out there for serious wet weather portage. Like an answer to prayer, Chrome Industries have released their Knurled Welded range of waterproof bags.… Read more
