Now That's Another Attempt

Just caught this on the FastCompany site. Interesting to say the least. I love the idea, but the execution is a bit garish in it's own right.

There is a difference between "overgrown choppers" and "ridiculous-looking crotch rockets" and these "retro 1960s inspired" D-bikes (ala D-bags) ... but it's not that big of a difference.













































Carefully Considered does some amazing work. Their Trek designs were top-shelf. I'm just not down with these overly 3D modeled, single-cylinder, laser-etched, "cafe-inspired" production bikes. Pretty much any production bike these days. Even when you re-think it. This just ends up looking like something I'll be able to buy at Scooter World for $1599.

With that said, I bet if it does get made it would be a gas to ride.

Deus does it again...

There are definitely some wizards living in Oz. The men behind the Deus Ex Machina curtain have done it again with this killer 1200 V-Twin cafe racer (looks like it started as an 1200N Nightster from the MoCo).



So many choice details in this thing. I'm loving their custom tins (even custom fit the EFI into a reworked tank) and color. Major bonus points for speedo placement and stock indicator lights.

Enjoy. I still am. Deus Special to be sure.

Check out the full gallery for this fresh slab of iron at the Deus Ex Machina site.