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We think these Tom Sachs built S-1s look like they escaped Camp Ivanhoe in Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom.  Actually--they're from a Tom Sachs 2018 Exhibit. Check them out. Link to official exhibit page at bottom. https://www.tomsachs.com/exhibitions/heidi-and-the-pack If you are looking for flat paints to recreate a Wes Andersonesque pallette - browse the Spray.Bike paints we sell!  

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The C1X will do a claimed 75 mph, allowing it to go on the highway. It will also do a claimed 100 miles of range in the city. Super73 says it'll charge to 80% in under an hour. We are already dreaming up parts and mods, and Stone over in Rat City dropped this Mad Max rendition of a C1X concept.  In case you don't make the connections between the concept and the inspiration, here are some pics of his process. We made a tee shirt, of course. (Since we are not licensed for NFL, just the non-hawks version is available. But it rocks!)...

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Some PR photos of the Indian Motorcycle x Super 73 mashup.  You can buy the thing here. Press: Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric bicycles, have partnered to bring adventurers, fun-seekers, and motorcyclists together with the introduction of the eFTR® Hooligan 1.2. Launching with a limited first release, the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 combines a trusted electric powertrain from SUPER73 with moto-inspired styling from Indian Motorcycle. “But it’s far more than just brand personality. Like us, SUPER73 shares an unwavering commitment to their loyal and passionate customers, as well as to...

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Here are some pros and cons to adding heavier motorcycle tires to your fat tire ebike. First: yes. You can fit motorcycle tires on 20 x 4 most fat ebike tire rims. We recommend taking it to a bicycle shop or motorcycle that is game for it. They can do it really fast. Auto tire shops are likely to turn you away because their big tire machines don't work on bicycle tires. Pros: Beefier tires are less prone to flats and will last longer.   Different tires radically change the look. Shinko tires are great for dirt and rocks. Scooter tires feel extra gripy....

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Part 3 – How to Hot Rod Your E-Bike

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