This is one bike you don’t want to wreck. British Design house Extans just created the mother of all carbon fiber bikes, and it’s known as the Akhal Sheen, the third member of the brand’s line of Akhal bikes named after the famous Akhal-Teke breed of horses known for their speed, endurance, and shiny coat. The Sheen is made with blue carbon fiber and CNC machined billet aluminum. It also gets a full carbon fork, wheelset, seat post, and handlebars for added strength and reduced weight (21 pounds in total). The belt drive means no grease and near-silent running. Top tier Shimano Dura Ace components ensure smooth and reliable shifting. The 24k gold accents add beautiful contrast and should remind the owner to never let it leave his side. Only 19 of the Sheen model will be made
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
