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5 Foldable Bikes That You Can Take Just About Anywhere

Few people have had as lasting an impact on today’s commuting culture as Englishman William Grout. Born in London in 1839, Grout revolutionized the bicycle by adding high-performance innovations like rubber tires. In 1878, he created a tire that could be removed from the front of the bike so it…

By Tim Wenger
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Molson Coors’ Five Trail Blended American Whiskey Batch 002

Molson Coors' first foray into the world of whiskey was an impressive success. Five Trail Blended American Whiskey, produced in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company, was admired by critics and whiskey enthusiasts for its expertly crafted balance. Now, the brand is following it up with the release of Batch 002,…

By John A. Paradiso
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KTM X-Bow GT-XR

KTM has made a supercar version of its X-Bow track toy, and it's not messing around. The hardtop gets an Audi-sourced 2.5 TFSI turbocharged inline-five engine that's good for nearly 500 horses and 429 lb-ft of torque mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 0-62 mph comes in 3.4 seconds…

By Amos Kwon
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Ikea and Swedish House Mafia Team Up on the Obegransad Record Player

It may surprise you, as it did me, that Ikea hasn’t made a record player since 1973. Luckily for us, that changes now. In partnership with Swedish House Mafia, these two Nordic giants have teamed up on the Obegransad record player. At its core, the Obegransad is a standard record…

By Brett Braley
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Carhartt WIP x New Balance is a Match Made in Collab Heaven

On September 16, New Balance will team up with Carhartt WIP to release a capsule collection that’s deeply rooted in Americana. Inspired by “humble neighborhood gyms found across America”, we see a bygone perspective on traditional athletic wear with a decidedly rugged approach. From canvas jackets to collegiate-looking sweats, the…

By Brett Braley
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