Based in New York City designer Francesco Bertelli makes wonderful pure, clean, old-fashion bicycles (track bikes and fixed gear only). Every single part is assembled by hand, finished and fine-tuned by Bertelli himself.

“I combine brand new parts with “new old stock” and vintage parts found at flea markets, old bikeshops, collectors and from my trustworthy suppliers.” The result of each project is a unique bicycle you won’t find anywhere else.

I would like to highlight the Domenica Sport. Cool Nitto dropbars on a Belgium made Titan stem, a black Alien track frame, chrome straight fork and silver wheelset. The slick Gran Compe SS White tires and England made swallow Wrights W3SW saddle make this masterpiece complete.

BIT is designed by Marc Castelló, who runs design studio Glodos together with his partner Sergi Teixidó.

The plywood bike targets kids from 18 months to 3 years of age, and should help them develop their balance, coordination and psychomotor skills. And it helps their parents look cool ;-)

However, to take the next step in his project, Nikolay is now urgently looking for more information about hubless wheels and/or magnetic bearings.

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“The initial idea behind the Alta bike was to make a light, timeless, fast and durable bicycle that was designed for city use.”

The single speed design means it performs perfect in urban environment as you have rarely enough speed to need to change gears. In case of need to accelerate you can always rely on the handlebar – Alta Bike’s signature feature – giving you the power to fight hills.

They wanted something back to basics and they succeeded. The result of the collaboration is a great singlespeed city racer with a weight of only 9.2 kg, available in various colors.

The Alta Bike has been bought by the Norwegian National Museum as a part of their permanent collection.

Dutchess refers to the typical Old Dutch bicycle, the Omafiets, but integrates its form elements in an innovative way. The eye-catching, organic shaped, arch connects the whole bicycle from handlebars to taillight both structurally and visually. I really like the adjustable handlebars, which allow you to ride in different positions – from upright to extremely sportive – and they can be folded together for easy storage. The design of the integrated transmission is great from a visual and technical point of view.

Loyal to the Cannondale philosophy the weight of the complete bicycle is kept under the 14kg by the integration of parts and functions. Wow!

What a pity the Cannondale Dutchess is a concept bicycle and not yet in production; it would have been a great bike for my girlfriend!

A minimalist bike without all unnecessary luxury like a carrier and a pump. The bicycle is stripped down to the essence of the bicycle and, according to Salden, nearly indestructible.

The Joep bicycle is also available as a women’s model.

Rather than spokes around a hub, this concept bicycle has wheel rims cradled by magnets, using the principle of magnetic superconductivity, also used in high-speed trains that are suspended above rails.

Not only does it look mighty interesting, the absence of spokes it is beneficial for the aerodynamics of the bike. Less is more! ;-)

Dutch designer Sjoerd Smit designed the MOOF with fixed-gear features leather seat and grips (semi), and has a sleek powder-coated, all aluminium frame. The frame also houses solar powered head and tail lights to keep you safe. You have to activate the lights with the supplied magnetic key-cord. Isn’t that nice and clever?

Accessories like a integrated lock and a luggage rack will soon be available.

I bought one myself and I love it!