Lady's Bicycle? Colour vs Form

Still obsessively browsing the new NAHBS 2010 pictures, I am seeing some bicycles in pastel colour schemes that suggest they are meant for women.

[image by Geekhouse Bikes via flickr]

Here is one from Geekhouse that I must say is spectacular. Personally, I consider this colour scheme "feminine", in the sense that the colours are traditionally seen on women's clothing and accessories. However, it is a diamond frame.

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

On the other hand, here is a mixte by Velo Orange. The frame is typically viewed as a "women's frame" (at least in the US), yet the colour scheme is traditionally "masculine": a solid, conservative blue.

In a controlled study, I wonder which bicycle would be more appealing to women. (Research grant?)

1973 Honda CB 175 Old Motor Classic

1973 Honda CB 175

1973 Honda CB 175 Old Motor Classic

1971 Honda CB 125 Technical Specifications

1971 Honda CB 125

1971 Honda CB 125 Technical Specifications

In 1971 Honda created the CB 125, which is a Twin 125.00 ccm (7,59 cubic inches) beautiful motorcycle that we will now get to know better by examining its characteristics in further detail.

Over the next few lines Motorbike Specifications will provide you with a complete list of the available Honda CB 125 technical specifications, such as engine type, horsepower, torque, top speed, compression rates, tyre dimensions and many others, so here it goes:

Honda CB 125 Technical Specifications :

* Brand: Honda
* Model: CB 125
* Production Year: 1971
* Category (Type of Bike): Classic
* Engine Size: 125.00 ccm (7,59 cubic inches)
* Engine Type: Twin
* Engine Horsepower: 15.00 HP (10,85 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
* Compression Rates: 9.4:1
* Stroke: 4
* Torque: N/A
* Starter Type: N/A
* Top Speed: 121.0 km/h (74,82 mph)
* Transmission Type: Chain
* Gearbox Type: 5 speed
* Fuel Capacity: 10.00 litres (2,63 gallons)
* Fuel Control: OHC
* Number of Valves: 2
* Cooling System Type: Air
* Weight: N/A
* Length: N/A
* Front Brakes Type: Expanding brake
* Rear Brakes Type: Expanding brake
* Front Tyre Dimensions: 2.50 – 18
* Rear Tyre Dimensions: 2.75 – 18

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The 1980 Honda CB 125 T 2 and all other motorcycles made since 1970. Specifications. Pictures.

1981 Honda CB 125 T 2 specifications and pictures

1981 Honda CB 125 T 2

1981 Honda CB 125 T 2 specifications and pictures

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model ID
Manufacturer (Make)	Honda
Model Name	CB 125 T 2
Year	1981
Category(class)	Classic
Engine
Engine Capacity (Displacement)	125 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type	Twin
Bore x Stroke	Ø44.0 mm x 41.0 mm (Ø1.73 inches x 1.61 inches)
Stroke	4
Valves per Cylinder	2
Timing System	OHC
Cooling System	Air
Powertrain
Gearbox	5 speed
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	2.75-18
Rear Tire	3.00-18
Dimensions
Gross Weight	126 kg (278 lb)
Fuel Capacity	10 litres (2.64 gallons)
Performance
Max Power	17.00 HP (12.4 kW) at 11500 RPM
Power/Weight Ratio	0.13
Top Speed	128 km/h (80mph)
Acceleration (dart, speedup) time
0-100 km/h	-
0-60 mph	-
1/4 mile	-
60 to 140 km/h, highest gear	-

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1971 Honda CB 175 specifications and pictures

1971 Honda CB 175

1971 Honda CB 175 specifications and pictures

The 1971 Honda CB 175 and all other motorcycles made since 1970. Specifications. Pictures.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model ID
Manufacturer (Make)	Honda
Model Name	CB 175
Year	1971
Category(class)	Classic
Engine
Engine Capacity (Displacement)	174 ccm (10.62 cubic inches)
Engine Type	Twin
Bore x Stroke	Ø52.0 mm x 41.0 mm (Ø2.05 inches x 1.61 inches)
Stroke	4
Valves per Cylinder	2
Timing System	OHC
Cooling System	Air
Powertrain
Gearbox	5 speed
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	2.75-18
Rear Tire	3.00-18
Dimensions
Gross Weight	136 kg (300 lb)
Fuel Capacity	10 litres (2.64 gallons)
Performance
Max Power	20.00 HP (14.6 kW) at 10000 RPM
Power/Weight Ratio	0.15
Top Speed	130 km/h (81mph)
Acceleration (dart, speedup) time
0-100 km/h	-
0-60 mph	-
1/4 mile	-
60 to 140 km/h, highest gear	-

Honda CB 200 1975 SPECIFICATION

Honda CB 200 1975

Honda CB 200 1975 - Old Classic Motorcycle

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model ID
Manufacturer (Make)	Honda
Model Name	CB 200
Year	1975
Category(class)	Classic
Engine
Engine Capacity (Displacement)	198 ccm (12.08 cubic inches)
Engine Type	Twin
Bore x Stroke	Ø55.5 mm x 41.0 mm (Ø2.19 inches x 1.61 inches)
Stroke	4
Valves per Cylinder	2
Timing System	OHC
Cooling System	Air
Powertrain
Gearbox	5 speed
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	2.75-18
Rear Tire	3.00-18
Dimensions
Gross Weight	142 kg (313 lb)
Fuel Capacity	11 litres (2.91 gallons)
Performance
Max Power	17.00 HP (12.4 kW) at 9000 RPM
Power/Weight Ratio	0.12
Top Speed	124 km/h (77mph)
Acceleration (dart, speedup) time
0-100 km/h	-
0-60 mph	-
1/4 mile	-
60 to 140 km/h, highest gear	-

Alma Four Classic Cycling

Alma Four Classic Cycling

It looks like an Indian Four and it rides like an Indian Four, but this motorcycle has never been anywhere near Springfield, Massachusetts. Sitting in the frame is a one-liter NSU car engine, mated to a four-speed gearbox and shaft drive from a European pre-war motorcycle. The frame is a one-off, built to accommodate the tall SOHC engine; on a genuine Indian Four frame, there’s an additional straight tube running under the gas tanks. But the look is just right, helped by a vintage 1920s headlight and a repro Indian front end and fenders. The detailing elsewhere is lovely: the tanks, flywheel housing and engine sump are beautifully cast in aluminum. The forms for these were made by owner/builder Bartholin, who spent literally hundreds of hours on those three parts alone. Bartholin is an industrial designer and this project took him eight years—rather than the two he anticipated—partly because he was perennially broke, and partly because he got married and had kids along the way. The Alma Four apparently handles well, given that it’s based on a vintage American behemoth. And thanks to the air-cooled NSU Prinz engine, reliability is not an issue. (The motor was also used in the Münch Mammut, by the way.) Purists may scoff, but there’s something oddly appealing about this motorcycle. It’s a mix of vintage and modern componentry put together with great skill and a sensitive eye. And there’s something to be said for a bike of any description that starts first time in the morning.

Snorton gets a bit of a makeover............

Picked up a nice period fiberglass comp tank on Ebay last week, so I set to this afternoon and pulled the old heavy and leaky tank off the Norton, temp fitted with some foam underneath til I get the final position sorted and backed up with a Wassell single scrambler seat, think I might attack the rear muddie next!

Backyard Casting

I used to do a bit of casting as part of my "day job" in our family run jewellery workshop. Mainly using silver and gold I used a delft clay and some aluminium flasks to produce one off pieces that could be finished off by hand. I had some success with this process and found that it was great for reproducing detailed reproductions of existing pieces. The downsides of the method for producing bike related parts were mainly that you couldnt melt enough metal to pour the size of pieces I would want without having some sort of forge to get the metal (aluminium usuall) to 1340 deg to pour it successfully, and the 4" flasks were quite limiting!

I have been looking at the possibility of casting some of the hard to find pieces I need/want for my Indian projects, and found a couple of really informative sites

Lanstrom's Foundry Where the Warpath Indian cases are cast - awesome!

Backyard Metal Casting some great how to's and a whole lotta source info here


So I'm off into town on monday to buy me some fire cement and fireclay bricks! I'm gonna build me a forge ;-)

NAHBS Goes Floral

I had been looking forward to the 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) and now the images are finally beginning to show up on flickr and various cycling websites. Lots of beautiful bicycles, with Randonneur and Porteur aesthetics looming large. Another theme I've noticed is the prevalence of floral designs, especially in accessories. Have a look:

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

This handmade rack with a leaf motif is from Banjo Cycles and part of a matching front and rear rack set. These must have taken a long time to make!

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

Front rack with wooden inlays, on a Yipsan Cycles mixte.

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

Some custom "tree" headbadges by Poka Cycle Accessories. Love the look of enamel paint on these.

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

Also Lilly of the Valley headbadges.

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

And check out this beautiful chainguard, also by Poka. I would love one of these!

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

Brooks saddle, carved by Kara Ginther for Banjo Bicycles.

[image by sleepyneko via flickr]

Fleur de Lis lug/sleeve on an A.N.T Scorcher.

[image by thebicycleescape via flickr]

Bamboo frame with floral motif. This is a Bamboosero bicycle made by Bikeys in New Zealand, the floral artwork done by a Maori artist.

[image by Velo Colour]

And these magnificent floral details are by Velocolour (check out additional details here).

Looking at the popularity of floral designs at NAHBS this year, I wonder whether it reflects a growing female customer base for bicycle builders. Or perhaps these are just as popular with men. What do you think?

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Daytona Bike Week - Get a Start on the Rally Season

The 69th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week is being held February 26 - March 7, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The start of Daytona Bike Week is often announced on the morning TV news shows. You know, where somebody sticks their face in front of the camera and announces: "We're at the opening of Daytona Bike Week. Good Morning America," and then you see a whole line of bikes roar off in front of the camera. Unfortunately, most of the remainder of Bike Week will not be seen by non-motorcyclists.

Check out my article, Daytona, for details.

Here in the frigid Northeast, I hear plenty of people talking about going to Daytona. Some are riding down with friends. Riding sometimes means riding in a car and towing a trailer with the bike on it. After all, the 1500 miles down with uncertain weather conditions has left many a rider stranded in a snow storm or Nor'easter. After that happens to you once, you tend to be a little more cautious the next time you go.

Maybe you want to skip Daytona and concentrate on planning to go to some smaller rallies this year. Be sure to read my article, Motorcycle Rallies, where I discuss rallies and give you information about the top rallies that I like. Of course, your views may be different -- this is Motorcycle Views after all.

I just got my registration information for the Americade Motorcycle Rally. That one is my favorite and I've gone almost every year since 1994.

It can get expensive going to lots of rallies, especially if you're taking two bikes. Double gas, double tolls. You just have to pick and choose what appeals to you most in these uncertain economic times. Motorcycle rallies are a lot of fun. If you've never attended a rally, you owe it to yourself to go. You just might find a rally or two that you'll want to go to every year, just like I go to Americade, regardless of the weather.

1966 Veocette Thruxton

1966 Veocette Thruxton

1966 Veocette Thruxton - Old Classic Motorcycle

Price: 32,513 USD (24,000 EUR)
Year: 1966 Location: Europe
Mileage: 100 ml (161 km)
Frame N.: Upon request
Engine N.: Upon request

Colour: Silver
Interior: -

In 1965 the Velocette factory optimised its product range introducing one of the most rapid 500 of that time (over 190 km/h), the 500 “Thruxton”. This bike was developed in memoriam of the Velocette that won the prestigious endurance race, the “500 miles of Thruxton”. With only a thousand of samples constructed from 1965 to 1967.

The here presented Velocette Thruxton is entirely original (VMT) and underwent a complete restoration in 2004 / 05 by the British specialist Steve Tonkin. The bike has only run a 100 miles since its restoration.
This is one of the most mythical, most beautiful and most rapid British motorcycles of the 60s and one of the most sought after by collectors.

1966 Velocette Thruxton for sale. Fully original (VMT), entirely restored in 2004/05 by Steve Tonkin. Hardly run since. Available in Spain including British registration and Thruxton Machine.

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1957 Norton Seeley Jap Racing 1000

1957 Norton Seeley Jap Racing 1000

1957 Norton Seeley Jap Racing 1000 - Police Motorcycle

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1957 Norton Seeley 1000 Jap Racing for sale. Built by Dave Cameron. 8/80hp JAP JTOS v-twin engine, fully rebuilt, Norton Featherbed frame. Very powerful race bike in perfect running order. Available in Indonesian.

1964 Honda C 114

1964 Honda C 114

1964 Honda C 114 - 100% Original

Price: 3,387 USD (2,500 EUR)
Year: 1964 Location: Europe
Frame N.: * C 110 * 414599 *
Engine N.: C 110 E - 145402

Colour: Red
Interior: -

This Honda 50cc, a mono-cylinder 4 stroke moped, is a model of type C 114 with the lower exhaust pipe (the model C 110 is equipped with an uplifted exhaust).
With only 10,000 kms in 44 years it’s truly rare to find such a bike in original un-restored condition, only the rims having been replaced.
This bike is complete and in good running order. It represents an essential element in each Honda collection.
This bike is now available in France, near Paris and is sold with the owner manual and its French registration document.

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1964 Honda C 114 for sale. Original unrestored condition, very low mileage, in good running order. Available in France, Paris. This 50cc Honda C114 is a must for every Honda collection.

1964 Honda C 114

1964 Honda C 114

1964 Honda C 114 - 100% Original

Price: 3,387 USD (2,500 EUR)
Year: 1964 Location: Europe
Frame N.: * C 110 * 414599 *
Engine N.: C 110 E - 145402

Colour: Red
Interior: -

This Honda 50cc, a mono-cylinder 4 stroke moped, is a model of type C 114 with the lower exhaust pipe (the model C 110 is equipped with an uplifted exhaust).
With only 10,000 kms in 44 years it’s truly rare to find such a bike in original un-restored condition, only the rims having been replaced.
This bike is complete and in good running order. It represents an essential element in each Honda collection.
This bike is now available in France, near Paris and is sold with the owner manual and its French registration document.

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1964 Honda C 114 for sale. Original unrestored condition, very low mileage, in good running order. Available in France, Paris. This 50cc Honda C114 is a must for every Honda collection.

1969 Honda C 110

1969 Honda C 110

1969 Honda C 110 - Classic Motorcyle

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1965 Honda C 110 for sale. Made in Belgium. C110 model with higher exhaust pipe. Only 4500 original km from new. 100% original, never restored. Available French registered in France.

1969 Honda C 110

1969 Honda C 110

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1965 Honda C 110 for sale. Made in Belgium. C110 model with higher exhaust pipe. Only 4500 original km from new. 100% original, never restored. Available French registered in France.

Terrorist get away attempt.... Bad terrorist!

A clean get away... NOT!!!

Bridge

A man was riding his Indian along a California beach when suddenly the sky cleared above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said,

'Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.'

The biker pulled over and said, 'Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want.'

The Lord said, 'Your request is materialistic. Think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind.'

The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, 'Lord, I wish that I and all men could understand women; I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help, and how I can make a woman truly happy.'

The Lord replied, 'You want two lanes or four lanes on that bridge?'

BSA C12 250cc

1957 BSA C12 250cc

BSA C12 250cc - BSA MOTORCYCLE

1957 BSA C12 250cc

1957 BSA C12 250cc

1957 BSA C12 250cc - BSA MOTORCYCLE

BSA A10 GOLDERN FLASH

1950 BSA A10 GOLDERN FLASH - BSA MOTORCYCLE


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1950 BSA A10 GOLDERN FLASH

 BSA A10 GOLDERN FLASH

1950 BSA A10 GOLDERN FLASH - BSA MOTORCYCLE


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BSA V-TWIN 500cc

1936 BSA V-TWIN 500cc

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1936 BSA V-TWIN 500cc

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1937 BSA B 26

1937 BSA B 26

1937 BSA B26 - BSA MOTORCYCLE

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1937 BSA B 26

1937 BSA B 26

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BSA C11G

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1954 BSA C11G

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Seeing What We Want to See

To a large extent, we all shape our own experiences of reality: We see the things we want to see and block out the things that do not fit our world view.

Walking home yesterday afternoon, I was amused to notice how much I tend to do this even when it comes to bicycles.

Both Vienna and Boston are full of generic modern unremarkable bikes, yet the ones I pay attention to are the classic and vintage bikes.

And since I notice these more, in my subsequent memories they are the ones that play a starring role in the city's "velo life".

In a similar fashion, I tend to pay lots of attention to architecture I like and ignore all the "ugly" stuff right next to it. As a result, a city or a neighborhood might consist entirely of beautiful architecture in my memories.

There are countless examples of this of course, and unless we point and shoot in a random direction we cannot take a picture without revealing our subjective biases. Our pictures reflect how we want to see and remember things rather than how they actually are. For example, several readers have pointed out to me that my "street scenes" tend to be miraculously free of cars, and indeed I seem to frame photos so as to avoid them. There is just something about modern cars that is not photogenic: they detract from the feel of the city landscape.

Bicycles, on the other hand, seem to enrich it - especially when the bicycles are nice and the cyclists are well dressed. Yes, that is a Hassidic Jew cycling through Vienna - who clearly has no problem cycling in a suit.

And here is a couple, cycling into the sunset idyllically. While of course I did not stage these scenes, you could say that I chose to notice them out of the many alternative scenes I could have noticed instead.

So, what is my point? Only that life can be filled with golden sunsets and lovely bicycles if we want it to - even on those days when it's not.

Big Ol' Johnson

By John Reno

Experts in Skincare

I saw this life-size display in a Marionnaud storefront a couple of days ago. It is a German-language Clarins advert and the text reads: "your experts in skincare".

You can't quite see this here, but the model's underpants are semi-transparent. And the poster is sized and positioned in such a way, so that the viewer's gaze is directed at the space above the bicycle saddle. Right.

In terms of the psychology of advertising, I think this poster is very Austrian: freikörperkultur, health as the path to sexiness, sun worship, golden hair, long legs, lean muscles, and a symbol of an active lifestyle - in this case a sporty bicycle. Whoever came up with the ad was clearly trying to evoke stereotypical cultural ideals. I don't suppose too many people notice that the saddle is set too low...

BMW K1200S 167 mhh (268 km/h)

With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds. Once you're over the whiplash, you'll keep climbing, topping out at speeds that run neck-and-neck with the fastest production motorcycles in the world.

Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)

The Ducati 1098 is a 1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 for the 2007 model year and replaces the 999. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, and weighs 173kg. These figures gives the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.