Posts filed under ‘Bikes’
Autum’s Epitaph / Heretic
The Epitaph, started as a humble cruiser but has somehow willed itself into the behemoth you see before you. Each Epitaph features a custom crafted wheel set that allows us to mount a total of 4 low profile tires. The seat, grips and frame inserts, also made from scratch, are fashioned using obsessively selected aged leather. Laser engraved Roman Numerals on the seat identify build number. Limited production run of (12) for a brief time.
The Heretic, made from a repurposed 18 gauge steel coffin; the Heretic features 4 steel legs, a hand built and sewn seating area crafted from Italian leather, and a laser engraved ID plaque. Excuses for its overwhelming personality not included. Limited production run of (3).
Life, death, rebirth… and retro bikes!
Seb Lester’s Emer Swift Decals
Graphic designer and BMX rider and enthusiast Johann Chan approached Seb Lester to create the graphics for a bike frame he’s designed for bike company Emer Bicycles – the Emer Swift. Of the commission, Lester explains: “I was contacted earlier this year about designing the graphics for a new BMX frame, designed by Emer Bicycles. BMX was a big part of my life for the best part of ten years, and I still follow the scene, so I was really pleased to help out.
It seemed like a strong idea to make the letters out of the swooping flight path of a Swift with the inline treatment accentuating movement as well. The lettering style developed is a very modern, cursive, flourished script. Emer wanted the logo to look strong and robust, like the frame, so it’s got a solidly constructed feel to it without looking clunky.
“The logo took shape quickly,” Lester continues. “I always start with very loose spontaneous pen and paper sketches as it’s the quickest way to get ideas down. Once roughs were approved (some of his sketches shown below) I went about drawing the vector outlines. I’m pleased with the results. Emer seem to be too – they’ve produced a small run of tshirts, screen printed with the logo in a metallic gold ink, which look excellent.”
Via Creative Review
Biomega Bikes and the U.M. Puma Model
True innovation requires an open mind and a willingness to embrace new ideas – or to create a completely new way of thinking. Biomega Bikes reprezent unshakeable quality, relentless technological innovation, and stunning design, from some of the world’s top designers like Marc Newson and Karim Rashid. Can somebody at Puma or Biomega send me a Urban Mobility Bike so i can review it? Someone? Anyone?
Puma/Biomega/Vexed Urban Mobility bike
The Marc Newson-designed, head-turning Biomega bike
