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Fern GS Chacha Dakar Touring Bike

Fern is a small touring bicycle and component manufacturer based in Berlin - Germany. It was founded by two traveling cyclists / design graduates – Flo and Phillip – who after thousands of miles on the road together wanted to put their touring experience into making their own practical and beautiful bikes for fellow travelers. Fern was born out of friendship, a shared lust for adventure, and curiosity. Their latest build named "GS Chacha Dakar" was designed correspondingly to the iconic BMW R 80 GS raced by Gaston Rahier 1983 in the famous Paris-Dakar desert rally. Like the renown motorcycle, the  Chacha touring bike is a very fast and reliable enduro machine, where you can go everywhere no matter if going on or offroad. Built for hard desert crossings, the sleek ride is a hybrid of a long-distance cycling bike and a mountain bike, it is a true performance travel companion, very light weight but strong enough to go on even the hardest trips. Available with ultralight 26inch wheels, every Fern bike is built to order and customized with components and accessories according to customer requirements.



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VINTAGE ELECTRIC RALLY BIKE - Image

VINTAGE ELECTRIC RALLY BIKE

Making an electric bike not look electric is a difficult task, in the ever-evolving market of e-bikes it seems difficult to stand out, not for Vintage Electric though, the California-based manufacturer is fusing the look of vintage bicycles with today´s modern technology. Their new offering combines mountain and cruiser bike looks in one, and is painstakingly crafted, with rugged front suspension, Schwalbe knobby tires, a powerful 750-watt drivetrain and aesthetics...
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BIKE DESIGN PROJECT | BY OREGON MANIFEST - Image

BIKE DESIGN PROJECT | BY OREGON MANIFEST

The Bike Design Project by Oregon Manifest challenges five teams from five cycling-centric cities in the US to design the ultimate urban utility bike. Each team is composed of one high-level design firm and one American bicycle crafter, and they are asked "who can make the most innovative utility bike?” teams are required to build a fully functional prototype and at the end of the development period, cycling enthusiasts are invited to vote on wh...
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VELEAU 42 | BICYCLE MOUNTED HYDRATION SYSTEM - Image

VELEAU 42 | BICYCLE MOUNTED HYDRATION SYSTEM

Veleau 42 is a unique, bicycle-mounted hydration system, designed specifically for mountain, road, triathlon, touring and recreational cycling. You can double your your bike’s water carrying capacity for long rides. The system fits securely under the saddle and carries 42 ounces of water, it features an easy access hydration tube bite valve that automatically returns to its proper position after use. A great alternative to the sweaty , heavy hydration backpacks an...
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