shikansen messenger bike, from vanguard designs
Vanguard Designs has some of the best looking messenger/cruiser/commuter/city bikes out there. I ripped the picture above from their site, not ethical I know but I had to show everyone this sweet ride.
Like the bullet trains that connect cities across Japan, ‘Shinkansen’ speaks of transience and speed. Our inspiration is drawn from the energies of the metropolis, rail tracks and city lights. Custom built and designed using a 1980s pursuit track frame, ‘Shinkansen’ is envisioned as a kinetic sculpture, with speed and motion expressed in its composition. This ultra light and smooth single-speed ride comes fitted with a coaster hub brake.
Currently on show at Kizuki, 47B Cantonment Rd
Price: on request
I’m resisting requesting the price of this beauty. Got my bianchi anyway… which, by the way, I’ve been riding to work conscientiously in an attempt to cut down car usage for money, green and health reasons. Going to work is a bit of a bitch, especially when 25min of sweat is not enough to warrant a shower in my opinion. Today, I, uh, got more bang for my buck so to speak, cos I went for a swim (400m WU, 5×200m@4min, 400m easy, 5×100m@2min, 200m easy, 4×25fast25easy, 100m CD) before hopping on the bike to work. I love riding home though, because it helps clear the work thoughts from my head and helps me relax better when I get home.