Beautiful Wooden Bikes..

The hand-built WRD-11 mahoganny bike built by Sueshiro Sano has got to be the most beautiful.. flowing.. and well engineered bicycle in the wood bicycle category..

Not only is it made with more wood than other wooden bikes I’ve seen (including mahogany saddle rails.. seat.. handle bars.. and even rims).. It is so customized.. that because the seat post/tube is one piece (for frame strength/durability).. it needs to be measured and built according to your proper body dimensions.. No adjustments if you decide to shrink or grow..

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This VW Gets You 313 MPG..

Via Auto Express..

The Volkswagen XL1.. the company’s third generation high efficiency vehicle.. now brings you over 300 miles per gallon..

Even with a standard/wider side by side seating configuration (versus predecessors’ narrower jet-fighter fore and aft seating).. It manages to stay slippy by staying nice and low to the ground..

Combine this with lightweight materials.. Airstream management.. And a diesel/electric powerplant.. And you get the magic mileage numbers..

Will this car or a near variant hit our roads soon? I’m hoping sooner.. Than later..

Here is some more info on the XL1..

New Stratos Website..

Found the New Stratos website.. Info.. design details and photos on the original.. and the new version.. Very nice..

The Touring Tricycle..

Part tricycle.. part RV.. the bufalino is a really interesting concept vehicle that has caught my eye.. It’s a meld between new-school and old-school.. with some modern design accents/flavor.. Perfect for touring long distances in relative comfort.. at a low operational cost..

A Slimmer Fixie..

Check out this slim fixie.. Well.. rather.. A this fixie that can make itself slimmer.. The handlebars can unlock/lock 90 degrees.. And the same goes for the pedals.. Obvious usage is for easier storage when not in use.. But also when taking the bike through crowded spots.. And even on transit if allowed in your area..

Mix it up with these BTCs and you’ve got yourself a quick takedown bike with some extra versatility..

Nice..

2uettottanta = New Alfa Romeo Spider..?

The 2uettottanta (pronounced ‘duet-o-tanta’) could mean the return of a rear-wheel Spider model for Alfa Romeo.. This is a good thing.. as the last ones produced were back in 1993.. Way overdue..

Beautiful car by the way..

How To Beat $400K(+) Factory WRC Rally Cars With Your $500 Craigslist Car..

You must read the epic story of how Bill Caswell and his 1991 BMW 318i beat most of the WRC pilots and their multi-hundred-thousand dollar teched-out rides at the Rally Mexico.. Great story..

Beautiful Prints.. Vintage Bikes..

Have a peek at these beautiful vintage bike prints by Gianmarco Magnani.. I wants..

Porsche’s New Hybrid Looks A Little Ferrari-like..

Porsche’s new hybrid powered concept..  the  Porsche 918.. has some features that look a little Ferrari-like..  Don’t get me wrong.. the car looks stunning.. and performance is top notch.. Just check the video..

A “LeCar” Is Cooler Than The New Mini..

My brother and I saw an old  white 80’s Renault “LeCar” driving beside us the other day.. We discussed that it had some potential with some modifications done to it.. Then I found out that there were a few turbo variants kicking around in North America.. Rear mounted engine with rear wheel drive.. instead of the regular tranverse mounted front wheel drive engine.. plus a couple hundred extra horses.. make for some exciting and spirited driving.. I have to say I have never seen one in streets locally.. but you can check out more info on the Renault R5 Turbo here.. and more photos and video here.. Way cooler than the current Cooper Mini.. for sure..