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The Infinite Line - Mountain Passes and Fog (Part IV)
Chapter I - The Climb Begins The road began to rise almost without warning. What had been long, confident stretches of asphalt tightened into deliberate curves. Elevation signs ticked upward. The air cooled fast, slipping through vents and seams in the rider’s gear. The BMW adjusted quietly - throttle mapping recalibrating, suspension firming just enough to hold the line.
By José Juan Gutierrez 27 days ago in Wheel
The Infinite Line — Rain, Neon, and Crossing Water (Part III)
Chapter I - Rain Finds the City The first drops hit the visor just outside the city limits. At speed, rain doesn’t arrive gently - it announces itself. A sharp tap, then a thousand more, spreading across the helmet like static. Streetlights smeared into long streaks of white and amber. The BMW’s rain mode engaged automatically, throttle response softening, traction control sharpening its focus.
By José Juan Gutierrez 28 days ago in Wheel
The Infinite Line - Coastal Drift (Part II)
Chapter I - Morning Salt and Open Visors Morning arrived wrapped in mist. The motorcyclist found his BMW perfectly parked in the hotel's parking lot, intact and ready to continue - The mist seemed to dissipate gradually in the air, slowly unveiling the nearby houses and businesses. The ocean breathed steadily beyond the dunes, invisible but unmistakable.
By José Juan Gutierrez 28 days ago in Wheel
Bicycle Graveyards are Growing in China and Elsewhere
Do you remember your first bicycle? How old were you when you learned to ride without training wheels? Did you ever get so balanced that you could glide without your hands on the steering wheel? I did. I loved my bikes when I was a kid. My first bike was a tiny rainbow colored bike with plastic fringe dangling from the handle bars and training wheels that sounded like a train on the boardwalk at the beach. My next bike was a yellow banana seat bike with the groovy ram head curved up handlebars and the tall curved metal back post. After that, I got my first big name bike (A HUFFY!) and it was sooooo cool! Pink, my favorite color at that time with a fat cushion motorcycle-style seat. It was tough and hardy and the thick tires could handle multiple terrains from cement to gravel to mud. I could write a whole book on all the adventures I had on my Huffy. After that one, I got my "young adult" bike for my 12th birthday present. It was new and totally different from any of the previous bikes I had. A 10-speed bicycle with gears that changed and thin tires for faster speed. The ram curved handlebar style was flipped upside down so that my body leaned downward for aero-dynamics. It was cool. I learned how to balance so well on those thin tires that I could practically ride it like a unicycle, hands off the bars. I think the 10-speed bike was the last bike I ever owned that I actually got to enjoy riding, though I've had several bikes since that time. That bike must have cursed me because any bike I've tried to enjoy since that 10-speed has been some kind of nightmare. I wanted to share a bit of my personal feelings about bike ownership or biking in general before I talk about the main subject of my article: Bike Graveyards.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 months ago in Wheel
Born to Ride. Built to Protect.
Visionary inventor and entrepreneur Christopher Henderson has turned a near-tragedy into a groundbreaking innovation that’s set to redefine safety for motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts worldwide. With the official 2024 release of the Malink Tandem Safety Belt, Henderson introduces a design 25 years in the making — a revolutionary product born from love, perseverance, and purpose.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar3 months ago in Wheel
Duesenberg Model J 1928: A Classic Luxury Car
The Duesenberg Model J was a luxury car made by Duesenberg exclusively in 1928 and offered for ten subsequent years. Intended to compete with the most luxurious and powerful cars in the world, specifically the Rolls-Royce and the Mercedes-Benz, it was introduced in 1928, the year before the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression. Duesenberg Motors Company went bankrupt in 1937. However, two more Duesenbergs were completed between 1937 and 1940. Do you like classic cars like the Duesenberg Model J?
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports4 months ago in Wheel
The Demise of Manual Transmissions: Why Fewer Cars Have Stick Shifts
As far as I know, automatic transmission was the most expensive option you could add a few decades ago. From some old car brochures I read, at least automatic transmission added about 20–30% to the price of the car. Let’s say you bought a sedan for $5,000 in the 1960s. An automatic transmission costs more than $200. That was quite an expensive option, and not everyone liked it.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Modern Meets Classic: Can You Customize a New Car to Look Vintage?
I think this is a pretty common question: “Why doesn’t anyone design a modern classic car?” Honestly, just the fact that people ask that shows there’s probably a market for it. I mean, if someone’s thinking about it, chances are someone else would buy it, right? I think manufacturers have been toying with the idea for a while now.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why Tesla Is Pushing for Lower EV Tariffs
There's no way Tesla can make all their cars in just one country—it's just not possible nowadays. One part might be made in Canada, others in Mexico or China. Why? Cost. Sometimes it's way cheaper to have a part made somewhere else than to do it in-house.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Ford Mustang: Why This Muscle Car Survived While Others Died
The Mustang was the original pony car. That’s why they’re called pony cars. Some versions, like those made by Shelby, are definitely muscle cars. But most Mustangs aren’t muscle cars. Even today, the Mustang is still a top contender in the pony car segment. It’s a big part of Ford’s identity, and it’s one of the first cars that comes to mind when you think of Ford.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
