Here is a little something to complement the XLarge x Yamaha TY-S Motorcycle, which is being raffled at the end of this month. The premium XLarge Presidential Label is partnering up with Toys McCoy again, this time producing a custom made, one of a kind Baby Buco Helmet. Graphics on the black helmet match the monochromatic motorcycle, featuring the iconic XLarge logos on both sides. Checker plate pattern is placed in the middle of the helmet, running from front to back. This helmet comes in size M/L which equates to around 58cm – 60cm in size. Unfortunately this helmet will be given away with the motorcycle and will not be on sale separately. All you need to do to win the motorcycle and the helmet is to drop by the XLarge Harajuku store and fill out an application form before Wednesday, February 29th.

XLarge Harajuku
1F, 4-25-29 Jingumae | Map
Shibuya, Tokyo Japan

Designers Roy Norton and Tom Kasher were dreaming up a Triumph Motorcyle concept that blended a retro theme with modern elements while they were still in university. Once the two landed positions at motorcycle design studio Xenophya following graduation, they reached out to Triumph Product Manager Simon Warburton, who liked the pitch he heard. He subsequently drafted a brief requesting “a bike based around our 865cc air-cooled parallel twin, styled to appeal to younger riders.” The guys took inspiration from cafe racers, bobbers and past Triumph bike models and crafted a Speed Twin Concept with the base of a Triumph Bonneville, restyled and now featuring girder forks for a retro feel. Barbour cloth was used on the seat fabric and grips for an added dose of style, while the filler cap and instruments were also redesigned. The resulting motorcycle seen here was created using a combination of model board, foam and automotive styling clay. It has since been successfully remade into a full-scale model with Firestone tires, inverted levers and Thruxton brakes, ensuring that future designs by Roy and Tom are more than likely to reach the production stage. Click through for more looks. via: Bike EXIF

The BREAKIN L.A. project started with a group of fixed gear riders from Hamburg, Germany, who flew into Los Angeles for a 12 day journey. Once in L.A. the group managed to meet up with local riders and took to the streets, the velodrome and even a gun club to satisfy their curiosity. This teaser video showcases a small segment of their exciting journey through the City of Angels. The full DVD should be out soon, accompanied by a book which is packed with photos from their adventure. Head over to the BREAKIN L.A. website to find out more and watch the full trailer after the jump.

Feiyue was born in Shanghai in the 1920s as a footwear manufacturer that made simple, lightweight canvas sneakers that only came in two colors. Reintroduced in 2006 as a French brand, the company now boasts multiple shoe styles in a vast array of colors, and has set its sights on expanding into new markets. A prime example of Feiyue’s global initiative is this video shot in South Korea, with a caption explaining that Feiyue has been “growing and exploring new lands, in harmony with its values.” Shot by KS Yun, the 90-second clip shows off some very slick fixed gear riding, as well as a good looking pair of Feiyue kicks. Check it out following the click.

It seems like the LIVERY DESIGN GRUPPE riders are frequenting the Woodward facility to hone in on their fixed gear tricks. By the looks of things, they are trying to land back flips, which have only been done by handful of fixed gear freestyle riders around the world. Veteran LIVERY DESIGN GRUPPE rider Jakob Santos gets busy in the park along with his brother Jesse Santos and fellow team rider Jason Clary. One of the impressive tricks in the video is the bunny hop from bank to rooftop gap, seen above. Watch the action packed, full video after the jump.

During the 70′s, Yamaha was heavily involved with the trial bike movement, and this TY-S motorcycle carries on the DNA of the retro sports motorbikes. XLarge teamed up with Yamaha to design a one of a kind TY-S, which will be given away at the end of February. The actual motorcycle will be on display at the XLarge Harajuku store from Friday, February 3rd until Friday, February 17th. However, the competition will be going on until Wednesday, February 29th; all you need to do is to step into their Harajuku store to fill out an entry form. One lucky winner will be walking away, or rather, riding away, in this limited edition TY-S at the end of the competition. The all-black bike is accented by checker pattern graphics on the side and the iconic XLarge logo on the gas tank.

XLarge Harajuku
1F, 4-25-29 Jingumae | Map
Shibuya, Tokyo Japan

The world’s largest Porsche Design store has opened in New York’s SoHo district, a giant step for a luxury brand whose target audience was formerly confined to the European market. Located on West Broadway, the 250-square meter retail space carries the full range of product offerings from Porsche Design, including luggage, eyewear, watches, jewelry, mobile phones and writing implements, as well as both men’s and women’s fashion collections. Shoppers can take in a special wall chronicling the brand’s 40-year history, while big spenders have the run of their own dedicated 50-square meter VIP section. Click through for additional looks of the unique retail experience. via: Autoblog

Porsche Design SoHo
465 West Broadway | Map
(& Houston Street)
New York, NY 10012
TEL #: 212-475-0747

If you are after a fixed gear bicycle yet do not know where to begin, then perhaps this may be a good place to start. The Southern California based bicycle company LIVERY DESIGN GRUPPE, affectionately known as LDG, have launched a complete fixed gear bike in 700C size. Sometimes it is daunting to compile all of the parts together without knowledge of products and this is what LDG have tried to eradicate. All of the components are made by LDG, apart from the stem, seat-post and chain, to maintain highest standard of quality. The bike comes in either black or white colorway and is available on the LDG online shop or at their retail store, as well as their stockists nationwide.

LIVERY DESIGN GRUPPE
220 Walnut Avenue | Map
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Brooklyn’s Affinity Cycles has been at the forefront of the fixed gear bike movement since the beginning. Amitabh Joshi, a film student at New York City’s School of Visual Arts and a regular customer at Affinity, shot a video profile of the shop as part of a school film project. The clip introduces founder and CEO Jason Gallacher, who characterizes Affinity as equal parts club house, business and operation, but ultimately something he simply loves to do. Shop mechanic Sammy Lopez explains that track bikes became popular with messengers because of the low maintenance factor, as the bike’s components are little more than a chain, crank and wheels. Takuya Sakamoto, a former messenger, outlines the pivotal role that cheap Japanese Keirin bike frames played in bringing the popularity of track bikes to the United States. Check out the video after the click.

A motorcycle “lifer”, Roland Sands recieved his first bike at the age of five as a birthday present. He also gotten into his first accident and broken bone on the same day as well. But the word “impossible” was never in Sands’ personal dictionary. Even after some 32 broken bones and multiple surgeries, the California-base racer is still pushing the edge, though in relative safety of his workshop today. Chosen to be part of Yamaha VMAX Hyper Modified Project, Sands, like French customizer Ludovic Lazareth and German-base Marcus Walz, had the task of improving the legendary VMAX. Difficult? Maybe. Impossible? No.

With only weeks to go before the unveiling at last month’s EICMA, Roland Sands and crew altered the stance along with the sub-frame, fuel tank, and etc… The result was a streetfighter with an even more aggressive configuration. Instead of sitting high and upright, the rider now sits low and amalgamates with the frame. While never far from the bike’s centerpiece, its 175-horsepower, liquid-cooled V4 powerplant, Roland Sands’ creation is, never the less, lighter and meaner than the original.

Shaft-driven bikes have been around for over 100 years, but they’ve never looked this good. Yet, for  those familiar with the Copenhagen-based Biomega, we have come to expect nothing less.

With designs that include bikes with bamboo frames and others born from collaborations with world-renowned industrial designers, Biomega’s newest project is equally impressive. The Biomega Copenhagen was designed with both the fundamentals of an urban commuter and the attention to detail needed to fabricate an sleek aluminum frame. This shaft and belt-driven bike makes commuting in dress clothes less risky because there are no chains, grease or gear cassettes to make things messy. And with 8 Shimano-tuned gears pushed by an internal hub and front and back disc brakes, you’ll have all the power you’ll need to get up all the hills and race down the other side. via: Pocket-Lint

Take a detailed look at the Biomega Copenhagen from stem to wheel nuts after the jump.

SKYLMT is a newly established company with a very bright future in the fixed gear bicycle community. It is founded by Colby Elrick, Corbin Dahl and Tyler Johnson who are looking to provide quality bicycle parts and products that are made right here in the U.S.A. Elrick is known for his slick video direction, while Dahl is responsible for the art direction of the brand. Johnson is the last piece of the puzzle, with possibly the smoothest and progressive rider in the fixed gear freestyle scene right now. The trio is starting to release official videos and products slowly and here we see Johnson doing what he does best, tackle big tricks with style and grace. Watch the full video after the jump and stay tuned for more.