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Two wheeled texting? Oh, kids these days.

30. March 2010

Jeff Holt/Bloomberg via Getty Images Motorcycles are the primary form of transportation in Vietnam, and public health officials are raising the alarm about a new road hazard: texting while driving. Here, a man checks his cell phone while driving in downtown Hanoi, Vietnam, in January. Click on this LINK to hear the NPR podcast.

The UK’s resident pyromaniac builds flamethrowing scooter

23. March 2010

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The poor rockers wouldn’t have stood a chance against Colin Furze had he been around for the Mods / Rockers battle. When Colin’s not riding his homemade wall of death or setting world records for “largest bonfire” and longest scooter, he’s building some real “WTF R U Thinking?!” contraptions. The one seen above is the […]

Shop spotlight – Bowls LA

22. March 2010

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I’ve been thinking about the Honda Ruckus lately. You may have already figured out that Honda will not introduce a 2010 model, deciding instead to clear out their remaining 2009 models this year. This move is not unusual for Honda, it’s only unusual in America. In Japan model year isn’t such a big deal. Today […]

Mods vs. Rockers IV coming this weekend!

21. March 2010

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Mods vs. Rockers IV coming this weekend!

It’s again the time of the year to don your natty suit or studded leather, depending on your affiliation, and ride down to Dallas for the fourth annual Mods versus Rockers event. Register to reserve your shirt and be a part of the rides, prizes, music and events. I didn’t attend last year, but The Dallas […]

Dislike your hike? You’ll like the YikeBike!

21. March 2010

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Dislike your hike? You’ll like the YikeBike!

Sorry for the Seuss inspired headline… I’m at home with the kids today. If you’ve gotten this far, then you’re about to find out about one of the most unique and practical, portable electric transport designs to date. Take a genius, like Grant Ryan, driven by a desire to outdo the Segway; give him five […]

Helmet carved from solid block of aluminum only outdone by the 5 axis machine that made it

20. March 2010

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Helmet carved from solid block of aluminum only outdone by the 5 axis machine that made it

When I saw this helmet the first time, it blew my mind! It’s more of a conversation piece than most people’s scooters… the perfect amalgamation of high strength A7n01-T6 aluminum alloy, kick ass CNC machining technology and “beat THAT!” badassmanship. Though, after running this through the mental physics engine a few times, the practicality seems […]