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The World’s 2nd Most Expensive Bicycle: M55 Beast

A cheaper alternative to the Black-Trail bike, the M55-Bikes Beast is yet another “hybrid” bicycle which is powered by a battery and it only costs €25,555 (about $35,000) before taxes… but you do get free delivery.

Again, like I said about the Black-Trail, why would anyone want to spend this kind of money on a bicycle that is less eco-friendly than its human-powered cousin?  If you need to go longer distances, then I think a Toyota Prius (or even Chevy Volt) might be a better alternative, and you can transport three or four of your hippy buddies with you.

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Triumph Bonneville 110th Anniversary Edition Bike

2012 marks the 110th anniversary of the iconic British motorcycle brand Triumph and to celebrate, Triumph has introduced the 2012 Bonneville T100 110th Anniversary bike.  The limited edition motorcycle is based on the standard 1902 No. 1 Bonneville T100 model.

The Triumph Bonneville 110th Anniversary Edition bike features a classic Khaki Green and Aluminum Silver paint scheme and comes with a special crest on the side cover inspired by classic Triumph tank badges.  Other unique items on the 110th anniversary edition bike include a chrome chain guard, chrome pillion grab handle, and a chrome cam cover.

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Three-Wheel In-Line Motorcycle by DDS

I’ve never had an opportunity to ride a motorcycle on my own but I certainly appreciate the technology in the latest bikes as well as the beautiful designs. Just when you think a sports bike can’t look any sexier, manufacturers somehow are able to pull it off. The bike featured today is not exactly sexy but the concept is definitely unique and has a number of advantages going for it that could be introduced on a larger scale to the motorcycle industry.

You may have seen three-wheel automobiles in the past but nothing like the three-wheel in-line motorcycle, the creation of Jon Parson who is based in the UK. His company, Dynamic Design Studio, was set up in 2006 and work began on developing three-wheel in-line motorcycle to improve of the standard two wheel motorcycle. I admit, it’s definitely a head turner with it’s extended wheel base and of course the extra wheel.

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Explore The Ocean Floor With Subwing

First there was cruising above the surface of the water with the Jetlev R200, and then came the not so cool Aquaskipper, where you use human power to propel yourself across the surface of the water in a very lame looking contraption.

And now we have the Subwing, where you get to glide under water as a dolphin would. It’s basically a small wing you hold on to while being pulled along by a boat. The Subwing allows you to move sideways, twist, and even dive. Based on what I saw in the video below, one could hurt themselves if not careful. But then again, that can apply to anything.

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Orvis Restored 1954 Airstream Flying Cloud Travel Trailer

Orvis, one of America’s oldest mail order retailers, has teamed up with Timeless Travel Trailers to restore a vintage 1954 Airstream Flying Cloud trailer.  This meticulously restored travel trailer will be on auction until December 11, 2011 with a starting bid of $75,000 at Orvis website and is expected to fetch from $150,000 to $450,000!

This Airstream trailer was originally used as a hunting and fishing lodge in Goose Lake, Oregon, it was sent to Timeless Travel Trailers’ headquarters in Colorado to have it restored to better-than-new condition.

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Top Gear – “The Cool 500: The Coolest Cars Ever Made” Book

I can’t remember the last time I read an entire book; as I got older, I lost patience for the long-winded descriptions authors use to describe the simplest of things.  There are however, some books I don’t mind “reading”, like Top Gear’s “The Cool 500: The Coolest Cars Ever Made”.

The book is a must have (notice, I didn’t say “must read”) for any car fan.  The book features some of the coolest cars every produced, with amazing photography that’s signature Top Gear.  The book not only includes pictures, but in-depth commentary on the cars and all the technical information that should keep one busy for a very long time, if they’re into reading that sort of things.