directed by Tim Barber

Ok. There’s also a frame protectant, a foam wash, and a degreaser.

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Directed by Tim Barber and made in conjunction with the first annual Opening Ceremony Annual.

See the accompanying photographs here

A 100 mile gravel road race with no outside support or assistance.

Lie Strong, a 2010 piece for GQ by Andrew Corsello seems fairly relevant right now.

It’s like an airbag collar

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Able to withstand both water and humidity.

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Zhao Huasen

Paul Smith and Charming Baker talk about the polished aluminum bike sculpture they collaborated on.

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Surprised this hasn’t happened before

The Wheelsurf. (not sure if the soundtrack is included)

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The Novara Gotham Bike uses a NuVinci N360 hub, which contains a continually variable transmission developed by Fallbrook Technologies, meaning it has infinite gears.

Designed by Dan Hanebrink.

There is one of these on ebay right now

pics via BMX Museum

Brilliant.

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Another beautiful film from Rapha, this documenting the first Rapha Continental UK ride.

With this homemade bike, a former world champion cyclist hopes to reach the speed of 100 mph.

A bicycle modified to be able to ride on the rails of abandoned railroads.

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So fresh.

(thanks Kiji!)

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