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Recycled Bike Coffee Table

Filed under: Decor

I have to say, I would not have guessed "bicycle" if asked what this coffee table used to be in a former life. I can kind of see it in the cogs and the reshaped rims, but the rolled inner tubes for feet and some other features are well disguised. This Recycled Bike Coffee Table by Resource Revival is definitely unique and brings a whole new meaning to the idea of recycling with it's elegant though industrial appearance. It's hard to imagine that it used to be an old used-up form of transportation for somebody -- welcome back little bike!

Specializing in using old bicycle parts to create functional works of art, Resource Revival makes its creations by hand in Mosier, Oregon. Also worth checking out from them is this Recycled Bike Cafe Table.

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Ellsworth Bikes

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

It's been a while since we covered a really expensive bike but with spring finally here it's time to venture out into the world and get some exercise. Ellsworth bikes is considered to be some of the best bikes available. It has Instant Center Tracking and a four-bar suspension system which allows you get the most benefit from your pedaling without having to worry about the stability of the bike and it works whether you are sitting or not. It is available in a variety of configurations and colors. If you order the pink frame, Ellsworth will donate $50 to cancer research. Configured with all the bells and whistles, the Ellsworth Truth will run you between $6,000 to nearly $10,000.

The company also offers the Ellsworth Ride a truly extraordinarily looking bike that uses the gearless NuVinci™ Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) drive.

[via Be Sportier]

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2007 Norge 1200 Moto Guzzi, That's Amore

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

One of my favorite writers, Susan Carpenter, the "throttle jockey" who writes for the LA Times, has delivered a review of the 2007 Norge 1200 Moto Guzzi sport-tourer motorcycle that might have you running to your dealer with dollars in your pocket. The Italian luxury bike is named as a tribute to the 3,700-mile trip Giuseppi Guzzi took to the Arctic Circle almost 80 years ago. It has a powerful air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V twin engine and at 542 pounds is a substantial and sturdy bike. Carpenter took the bike for a spin in Malibu's Decker Canyon and found it a breeze on the twisting roads. The base price is $14,990.

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Ducati Announces Desmosedici RR

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Ducati calls their new Desmosedici RR the ultimate Ducati experience. The new bike was launched at Mugello on the eve of the Italian Grand Prix on June 1. The Desmosedici RR is the road-going version of the Ducati Corse Grand Prix racing Desmosedici GP6. The new bike won't be available until next summer and will be a limited edition with around 400 bikes produced per year. You can reserve one starting yesterday and Ducati 999R owners have priority. The bike will cost around 50,000 euros putting it at the top level of pricey motorcycles. The bike will include all the racing decals for those who want the total track look.

[via Motorbiker]

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The $279 bike seat

by Anne Metz (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Remember the '80s?

Sure, you can reminisce about the Cyndi Lauper or Premier Gorbachev or Top Gun if you want, but to me the '80s were defined by the Pentagon spending scandal over the infamous $600 toilet seat.

600 dollars for a toilet seat, you say? How old-fashioned! It's a new millenium, and I'd like to present you with the $290 bike seat. Made by fi'zi:k (pronounced "physique"), the Arione Braided Carbon saddle is a combination of comfort, light weight, style and plain, old-fashioned bling. It uses braided carbon rails to absorb shock and "wing-flex" construction to free up thigh movement.

In other words: the saddle won't chafe you, even if the price does.

[photo via fi'zi:k]

Tags: arione, bike, carbon, cycling, Cyndi, fi'zi:k, Gorbachev, Lauper, pentagon toilet seat, PentagonToiletSeat, saddle, Top Gun, TopGun

Burley Piratella Tandem

by Trey Evans (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

A tip of the hat goes to reader Cary for showing us Burley's new lightweight tandem, the Piratella. It's an aluminum tandem with Campy Record components and a carbon fork, all-in-all creating a rigid and lightweight bike. The fork was designed specific for the tandem and uses a 4mm steerer and is claimed to be the "strongest and stiffest tandem-specific fork on the market." The last tandem I was on was the Cannondale Mountain Tandem, and was by no means designed to be lightweight, but it was a very good ride overall. Wait for full reviews to hit before sinking $5500 into a new bike though.

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Co-Motion's Foldable Bikes: Stylish and Pragmatic

by Anne Metz (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

With Deidre's recent post about Bike Friday in mind, I thought I'd give some props to Oregon's other manufacturer of foldable bikes, Co-Motion. In both single and tandem varieties, travel-friendly foldable bikes are hand-crafted at Co-Motion's Eugene factory.

What gives Co-Motion so much commotion in the folding bike industry? The proprietary S+S coupling system developed for its travel bikes. In just a few moments, you can transform your suitcase into a smooth racing or touring bike while saving the $80 the airlines charge (each way!) for bringing a bike on board.

In other words, you get a collapsible bike that doesn't collapse your street cred.

The foldable version of Co-Motion's steel racer, the Espresso Co-Pilot (as if they couldn't get any more Oregonian, Co-Motion names its bike models after the Pacific Northwest's favorite caffeinated beverages), starts at $1925 for a hand-crafted frame and fork.

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Bike Friday

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

What could be a better gadget for summer than a foldable bike? Throw it in the back of the car for weekend jaunts or take in on a plane for your summer vacation. Bike Friday makes a variety of foldable bikes including even tandem and triple-seaters which can also be converted back to single bikes. The bikes can be folded quickly or disassembled to fit into a special suitcase that can also become a bicycle trailer. Prices range from $1,495 to $3,450 and there are models for women available. The Bike Friday team will also make special custom bicycles for those with special requirements.

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Cerv?'s Soloist Carbon: the little bike that could

by Anne Metz (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Luxury Cars & Autos

As you probably know, the Giro d'Italia -- the Tour of Italy -- is in full swing. Today, the riders raced from Busseto to Forli, a jaunt of about 135 miles (227 km). It's mostly flat, and so a sprinter won the stage.

But who will win the overall tour? Very likely Ivan Basso, the great hope of Italian cycling. He's got a great team (CSC), a great director (Bjarne Riis, a.k.a. "The Eagle"), and great teammates (American Bobby Julich, among others).

But most importantly, he's got a dope bike.

This year, Basso and the rest of Team CSC are riding Cervélo's Soloist Carbon. It may just be the dopest bike in the pro peloton.

Cervélo -- an innovative bike design company from deepest, nicest Canada -- has taken its bread-and-butter bike, the aluminum Soloist Team, and made it even better (and more expensive) by using carbon fiber.

It's a compact frame, and so, in comparison to standard bike frames, that means its stiffer, lighter and handles better ... if you care about those things. For the rest of us, it's just cool.

Can bikes bling? This one just might.

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First Harley-Davidson Dealership Opens in China

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Less than a year ago the first Harley-Davidson dealership hit Moscow, now they are opening in another rapidly growing market, China. The first Harley dealership is located in Beijing. The Globe and Mail describes the scene at the store which is located a 20-minute drive from the center of town. Visitors to the store where very excited to check out the gleaming Harley models and other Harley-themed merchandise. The shop will also offer rider training and organized rides. Unfortunately motorcycles are banned on Beijing's major streets. The bikes are also comparatively pricey and can cost more than the average yearly income in Beijing.

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Gold-Plated Kawasaki Motorcycle

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Oooh, shiny. The attention-getter shown here is a 24K gold-plated Kawasaki ZX-636 which was created by Two Brothers Racing and presented to racer James "Bubba" Stewart at the Anaheim One Supercross. The bike isn't meant to be a racing bike, it's more for fun and wit h all that gold it's probably going to spend most of its life as a track bike. More pictures are available at the Two Brothers website and more details on the creation of the bike can be found here. The bike also grace the April 2006 cover of Cycle World.

[Thanks, Ryan]

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Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Limited Edition Motorcycle

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Motor Cyclist Online has a look at the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Limited Edition, a new motorcycle that just might give gorgeous Euro bikes like the ones from Ducati a run for their money. The 2006 YZF-R1 LE Limited Edition has an Ohlins suspension, rear ride-height adjustment and Marchesini wheels. The 500 bikes coming to the States will have the yellow/white/black paint scheme shown here and the top triple-clamp has a numbered plate. The reviews from Motor Cyclist took it for a spin and found that it was fast, well-balanced and responsive. The retail price for the limited edition is $18,000.

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