Budnitz Bicycles No.5

A gender neutral step-through cruiser joins the line of precision-built titanium bikes

Since its inception in summer 2011, Budnitz Bicycles has garnered a notable following amongst design and cycle enthusiasts alike for their precision-built titanium bikes. Following in the tracks of their first four frame designs, today we see the release of the No.5, a gender neutral step-through city cruiser. The versatile frame design combines top-quality materials and components—domestically sourced where possible—with the innovative split-tube cantilever frame …

Shinola Bicycles

The Detroit-based brand picks up credibility and direction with bicycle industry designer veteran Sky Yaeger leading the way

Launched less than a year ago, Detroit’s consumer goods company Shinola is still picking up speed, as well as worldwide recognition. In July 2012 we had the opportunity to visit their expansive HQ in midtown Motor City, where we witnessed first-hand the brand’s dedication to American manufacturing through impressive watch-making facilities and a bicycle assembly area in a space only a city like Detroit could …

Lunis Reflective Crescent Windshell

A stealth way to stay safe while cycling at night

After seeing three friends hit by cars while riding their bicycles at night in a span of just a few months, Los Angeles-based designer Brett Clouser felt compelled to found Lunis, an outdoor specific clothing brand with the goal of creating reflective clothing that is as attractive as it is protective. Much in the same way many people avoid wearing helmets for fear of simply …