Van Moof No. 5: An Urbane Kind of Street Bike

While New Yorkers flirt with bike lanes, they’ve got nothing on the Dutch.  My grandmother was a Dutch woman who left Holland in 1945. When I was 13, I first visited my family in Amsterdam. Bikes were everywhere — there were even free bikes at the train station, meant to be borrowed and left for the next taker. As I got older and continued to visit, I rode bikes to... Read More

Imagine: Put It on a Bike!

!Put It On A Bike from Team !ola on Vimeo. Yoxi is on round two of voting for the best urban biking strategies. Our vote goes to Put It On a Bike in the Yoxi brief. Why? Because where the artists go, everyone else inevitably follows.The subtle approach allows bikers to draw their own conclusions. Feeling stuck? Get on a bike! Our second proposal draws attention to the utility... Read More

Karl Lagerfeld x Les Ateliers Ruby helmet-cover: Chic cycling

Karl Lagerfeld collection, courtesy New York Magazine Karl Lagerfeld likes to be the leader of the pack. In recent years, the eco-friendly and economical scooter has seen a surge in sales, with women helming Vespas for their daily commute. Just in time, Lagerfeld unveils his Les Ateliers Ruby couture helmets for $1,805 to $6,837 that are now available at Colette and certain... Read More

Mangue Banzima bikes in street style

Mangue Banzima transforms the average track bike into a style sensation with fresh, vibrant colors. “I’m able to change their looks as far as image simply because I love image and style,” he explains. An experienced rider, Banzima brings his knowledge of fashion to two wheels, with eye-catching customizations. “I personally call it street style riding. This... Read More

Mission Possible: Mission One looks to change the motorcycle experience

photo: fuseproject Clear Magazine Managing Editor and former Editor of Graphis Anna Carnick explores the electrifying world on two wheels. Combining style and substance: Mission One is the first 100% electric motorcycle to go up to 150 mph (twice the range of any other electric motorcycle, according to its makers) and a distance of 150 miles on a single charge. It’s... Read More

Lutz on Letterman

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Consumer Reports on Two Wheels: Vespa and Kymco are Born to Test Drive

With fluctuating fuel prices and eco-concerns, we reported a few months ago that motorcycles are gaining speed. Consumer Reports, the end all be all of practical, unbiased buying advice is getting backing in the two-wheeled game to reach the rising number of drivers opting for two-wheeled transportation. The results are in — Vespa, Kymco and the Kawasaki Ninja 250 take top... Read More