Some folks just have to do things differently. That’s clearly the case with Bobby Haas and Craig Rodsmith, the idea man and the builder of The Killer Bauhaus/art deco motorcycle inspired by the 1935 Killinger und Freund motorcycle. This sculpted and uniquely front-wheel drive moving work of art is crafted from hand-hammered and worked polished aluminum and powered by an engine encased in the front wheel, of all places. That engine, it turns out, had to be built by Rodsmith, himself, since they’re not exactly off-the-shelf. Even the chassis is handbuilt, and all this insane level of craftsmanship was done without the modern benefits of 3D design or CNC machines, making it quite true to the original bike. The result is a beautiful fluidity that’s matched by no other bike in existence. The complete absence of a central motor, chain, or driveshaft keeps it minimalist and utterly stunning to behold. The integrated amber headlight, bars, and the thin seat are all similarly crafted from aluminum, and visible fasteners are kept to a minimum to maintain the bike’s smooth appearance. This is a truly special bike that shows off brilliant ingenuity and old school skill like no other.
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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.
