The Lacoste LAB revives the tradition of innovation, an integral part of the brand’s DNA. Besides being a tennis champion, René Lacoste was also a great inventor and designer. In addition to the famous L.12.12 polo shirt he invented and designed for his own comfort and efficiency on court, he also created technical and revolutionary tennis rackets, balls, golf clubs and golf bags as well as the first ever tennis-ball throwing machine. The artifacts produced by the Lacoste LAB naturally build a bridge between the brand’s heritage and its future.

The Lacoste LAB projects the brand into the future and continues to give Lacoste a competitive edge. It prepares for tomorrow by identifying products which could potentially represent the future of the brand. ‘By seeking new materials and new designs, the LACOSTE LAB expands the ways in which Lacoste expresses itself and boldly takes the crocodile into fields which it has yet to venture’, explains Lacoste Design Director Christophe Pillet, who spearheads the LACOSTE LAB project.

As part of the Lacoste LAB Collection, the French brand collaborated with a series of global brands, each an expert in what they do. GPA Design produced a carbon fibre helmet, LOOK produced a bike, the surfboard was shaped by J.P. Stark and engineered by NOTOX, the skis are produced by Black Crows, the soccer and rugby balls are engineered by MITRE Sports out of Tensile fabric with embroidered crocodile logos and the boomerang is produced by 3B of thin birch plywood. The outcome is a beautiful collaborative collection, now in stock at colette.

Check out all products from the line after the jump.

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The Cyclepedia book has finally also made it to the iPad with a beautiful interactive application. Not only does the app give a history of bikes, but it features some great background information, interviews with bike enthusiasts, videos and more.

“A fully interactive collection of 100 bicycles that changed cycling history – and not always for the better! From the suitcase-sized Skoot to the Olympic Gold medal-winning Lotus Sport 110, every bicycle is displayed in stunning clarity and technical detail. 360º spins and 20 times magnification of each component allows you to compare and appreciate all the elements of this rich celebration of cycling culture, innovation and design.

Selected from Michael Embacher’s unique collection of over two hundred bicycles, CYCLEPEDIA recounts each one’s fascinating story. It also includes video clips, original brochures, contemporary advertising, engineering drawings, rare stills and links to manufacturers’ sites.

Whether you are a Lycra-clad fanatic or just interested in the evolution of cycling and bicycle design, this is an app to treasure.”

Check out the video introduction of the new Cyclepedia iPad app here below.

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You can get the app now here.

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Crooks & Castles has worked with SE Racing on this dope looking PK Ripper. We have seen a handful of collaborations with SE in the past, but this one in particular is one of the cooler ones in terms of appearance and details. The frame boasts a camo print, and is set off nicely with the orange colored logo, white tires, and matching seat. The bike is currently available at Crooks’ Sunset store and their online shop.

Take a closer look of the bike in action after the jump.

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When it comes to unique craftsmanship, the French seem hard to beat. Recently Louis Vuitton teamed up with polo bike players Hannes Hengst and Grégory Barbier to produce their very own LV Polo Bike.  The details of each part of the bike are very impressive.

“From the embossed leather pedal straps and mallet holders, to the machined chainring (by Victoire), etched barplugs, via the leather wheel cover, culminating with a spectacular hollowed out mallet head, attached to a fully wrapped shaft. All of it using the classic Vuitton patterns and shapes.”

Intersection Magazine France were the first to get it in front of their lens and present it in their current issue. The images you can now see after the jump.

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After a helmet, here comes not the bike from the Bianchi by Gucci Collection. The bike features a black carbon fibre frame, as well as a black seat and handlebar, featuring the iconic diamond pattern. The Bianchi by Gucci logo is featured on the seat and the frame. Of course this Italian team-up does not come cheap – the bike is now available for 14′000 USD. But, not too bad, if you consider that they included a water bottle, headlights and a wheel reflector.

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Ducati will be dropping their anticipated Streetfighter 848 from their naked sport bike family in North America come January 2012. This lovely design understandably won Ducati an award back in 2008 for ‘Most Beautiful Bike’ and this more accessible and user-friendly version should win over bike enthusiasts and casual fans alike. As far as available colors go, here is what we know:

The new fighter is dressed in red for Ducati traditionalists, while yellow makes a return for mid-range purists and “dark stealth” provides a matte-black reminder of the Streetfighter’s aggressive image.

Take a closer look after the jump.

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See Parts 2 and 3 after the click.

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Fairdale Bikes has proposed a solution to those of us who like to cycle to the skate spot, but don’t want to rock a board bag or carry your deck in-hand like a real man. “Simply mount this pannier on to most existing rear carrier racks and throw your board on for the ride. A cushioned rubber coating keeps your board from rattling around and holds your board securely. The rack positions the board behind the rear axle to keep your heels from hitting it, and keeps the center of gravity low.” In stock now at Fairdale.

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Synonymous with skateboarding in Japan, T19 takes the 2-wheel route with these BMX cruiser bikes. This “How I Roll” 24-inch edition comes in two colors: black and light blue; and they will be made to order. The deadline to do so is October 28, so no need to be impulsive on the purchase as you still have a few weeks to think it over.

Check the black version after the jump.

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High-end bicycle manufacturer Colnago have released a bicycle with fellow Italians, Ferrari. Together they’ve produced the CF8, that’s inspired by technologies developed by the car make. The CF8 has a carbon fibre frame which weighs just under seven kilograms and has a lamellar interior that provides superior steering precision. Other features include an electronic gear change activation, anatomical handlebars and carbon fiber wheels. The Colnago for Ferrari CF8 is a limited series of two hundred pieces available exclusively from Colnago.

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SF bike crew Mash have announced their 2012 Cinelli Bolt framset:

“Enclosed is our third look for the Cinelli MASH Bolt series. This frameset marks the return of the original Bolt geometry— preferred by some of our long distance riders and racers for its more comfortable approach. Built with the same solid Columbus Airplane construction and finished with a tonal silver top coat. The graphic palette draws its inspiration from historical Cinelli colors brought forward onto a modern street racer.”

This beauty of a ride is now available through Mash.

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Some NYC bike messengers leave a paper trail…

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From Curated -

These photos has been tumbled, reblogged and and shared exponentially, but INSA’s “Girls on Bikes” installation is an ongoing project. Like the title suggests, “Girls on Bikes” works with volunteer models, bikes, and large scale, public painted walls by INSA. From INSA:

In this set of photographic works INSA orchestrates a conflicting dialogue between all the elements and explicitly subordinates the value of his own street art to both the possessed object of the bike and the overtly sexualized female presence. Thus questioning our individual perceptions of ownership of public space, of sexuality and of belongings.

More images can be seen here.

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Industrial Revolutions is the amazing new film from street trials riding star Danny Macaskill. Filmed and edited for Channel 4 ’s documentary Concrete Circus.

Industrial Revolutions sees Danny take his incredible bike skills into an industrial train yard and some derelict buildings.’ Filmed in the beautiful Scottish countryside Danny Macaskill’s latest film was directed by Stu Thomson (Cut Media/MTBcut) for Channel 4’s documentary Concrete Circus.

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Vandeyk has made it their mission to build the most beautiful hand-crafted bikes out there. They present their first collection, entitled ‘Nightstream’. Each collection is limited to only 25 bikes and not single one more.

Simplicity, craftsmanship and only the best components are at the core of the brand’s philosophy. That means that Chris King, Paul Components or Phil Wood are being exclusively used on Vandeyk bikes.

The paint design for the first collection “Nightstream” was created by artist Harry Seifert. Technically Nightstream is a Mountainbike with reduced and timeless technology, inspired by the golden times of Mountainbiking in the early 1990s

Today we can give you a detailed first look at the Vandeyk ‘Nightstream’. Take a further look after the jump.

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Italian brand Too Late has designed these fixed gear bikes, that come in a range of eye-popping colorways.

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Trek released a new commercial promoting its popular Made in the US Madone bike. The carbon fibre bike is engineered by rocket scientists and crafted by expert hands, making it one of the most stand out road bikes on the market. Enjoy!

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Matching the recent Nike sneaker collaboration, Hurley gets together with LDG and presents the Phantom 4D Bike.

“Mirroring Phantom 4D’s innovation-meets-lifestyle-meets-art, the custom-created LDG capsule collection bike is the latest bike collaboration between LDG and Hurley, hand-painted by LDG’s Joshua P. Harris. The 5 limited-edition Phantom 4D bikes will be on display at select Hurley events, starting with the Salvation Malibu store opening event.

Youth-lifestyle brand Hurley is celebrating the launch of its new Phantom 4D boardshort and corresponding limited-edition capsule collection at the VIP opening party of Nike’s new Salvation Malibu store on July 7, 2011.

Taking the 3-time SIMA Award-winning boardshort to the next level, Hurley launched the Phantom 4D on June 15, 2011. Incorporating Nike Flywire technology, Phantom 4D has a first-of-its-kind “biomimic” waistband as well as patented Phantom construction featuring 4-way recycled superstretch fabric, water repellency and second-skin movement.

The Phantom 4D technology was then brought to life via Hurley-commissioned artist James Marshall (aka “Dalek”) who gave a language to innovation via his striking product visual – a geometric, multi-dimensional array of color. Dalek also invited friends of the brand to showcase their own innovations through a Phantom 4D-inspired capsule collection.”

Look out for the launch this week and check out the bike in more detail after the jump.

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We’ve always enjoyed the way has PUMA integrated bikes into their sneaker projects, so when they asked us if we’d like to team up with them on a pair of bikes to ride during the week of Bread & Butter Berlin, we were more than happy to oblige.

The outcome is two clean rides, the first a matte olive, fold-able 8-speed cruiser with an integrated basket and vintage style seat, while the second is a more agile grey and white fixed gear. Both bikes are outfitted with both PUMA and Highsnobiety branding, alongside a Bread & Butter Berlin hit.

Look for us and our extended friends and family riding these bad boys around town all week.

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Check out this video of a beat made ONLY with bicycle sounds. The only processing effects used were compressor, distortion, delay and EQ. Wild.

You can download the MP3 of the beat at whitenoiselab.com/​#1521187/​Specialized-Beats

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