Recently, Biomega worked with Puma not only on various bikes but to launch a website. Now Biomega has announced they will release two new urban commuters, the NYC and LDN.

Biomega brought in two artist to design the respective bikes. Ross Lovegrove designed the LDN, and Danish design group KiBiSi took on the NYC model. One thing both bikes will have in common is a belt drive, and integrated mudguard.

The Biomega LDN frame is made of carbon fiber sheets, that are layered for a stiff and light one piece monocoque commuter frame. The form is similar to a wishbone, while all parts of the drive (systems and steering). The split towards the forks was added for two reasons: to lighten the bike, and to hang from a wall.

Biomega NYC takes a page out of the CPH book, but the difference is the NYC uses a…

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Incase, known for their different carrying cases has launched two new messenger bags using nylon materials.

The Incase nylon messenger bags can hold up to a 15 inch laptop, and separate compartments to hold gadgets. Featuring a gray/blue, and black messenger bags with matching straps and clips. Available now at Incase retailers.

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Rickshaw Bagworks gives the Zero Messenger bag a taste of tweed! Inspiration for the Rickshaw zero messenger tweed bags came from woolen textiles of Scotland and Ireland, a dash of British royalty, and a well known Scotland Yard detective.

All the tweed messenger bags are made of 100% recycled polyester, stain resistant coating, while each are high tech and eco friendly. Retail price is $80, and colors available are Earl Grey, Piccadilly, Secret Garden (green), Stout (dark brown), and Yellow Submarine.

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Van Moof comes out with an upgraded No.6 Urban Bike with the goal of elevating the status of the bike being dubbed as a “poor man’s ride”. The No. 6 model will debut at this year’s EuroBike Convention, targeting men and women cyclists on their quest for a sleek bike that is both chic and functional. Van Moof Marketing Niels Bark explains, “Everything about the bike has got to be ‘hater proof’. And we want to lift the bike up so that it isn’t seen as the poor man’s vehicle, but is still affordable, minimalistic, and full of style. You dress up nicely for going to work, and you want something nice to ride.”

The top frame bar is modified at a lower angle. The fenders have several color options and come with matching chain guard. It also features a rack which you can mount on the top frame tube…

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Social Bicycles is a new bike-share system design created by Ryan Rzepecki. “SoBi” is a transport system which uses wireless technology as access to the bicycles. The product is attached on a bicycle where security and authorization of use is integrated in the unit. A test run for the lock box will be done in New York City this fall.

Unlike existing bike share programs in Europe and in some cities in the U.S., there will be no need for a bike rack. A user can register online and download a software application for his mobile phone to facilitate the use of the bicycle. A central server tracks the bike, verifies the account information of the user and authorizes the transaction.

The current bike share programs budget about $3000 to $4000 per bike. With the SoBi, the projected start up cost would be around $1000 per bike. SoBi can be attached…

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The Roadracer from Crud gets modified to become the Crud Roadracer mk2 mud guard. After numerous customer feedback, it now has longer tail pieces. It comes in three parts (nose, blade and tail) which are clipped together. It is extremely flexible without its stays.

It weighs 180 grams per pair and has open holes for stay screws to have easy detachment when something is snagged in the wheel spokes. The stays are made of hlass filled nylon which you can also break easily.

The Roadracer mk2 hovers in place and has fiber brushes which minimizes road vibration and also cleans the surface of the rim.

The Crud Roadracer mk2 mud guard is durable, flexible and floats to ensure you have safety while riding even if something gets caught on your wheels. It retails for £29.99.

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While the world of folding bikes seems to get larger, Bigfish shares with us their unique and quick folding bike.

The Bigfish Folding Bike uses a one piece front triangle and rear triangle, plus a hinged fork. Bigfish says the bike can be folded within 10 seconds, and this is achieved by quick release fastening throughout the bike. Best part is, no tools are required.

On some folding bikes, you have to worry about the bike collapsing while riding, but since there is no hinge in the front, and a weak point is nonexistent.

The Bigfish folding bike retails for $599 USD, and comes in black, pink, gold, and orange. Rumor has it another model will release at a lower price and with a different design. Not sure if this is the bike for you? You can stop by the Waterfront Bicycles Shop in Portland to test…

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