Missoula, Montana’s Freeman
Transport bikes distill the
minimalism of the fixed-
gear movement into foldable
yet full-size form. No
Lilliputian wheels, no
elongated seat posts, just
lightweight racing rims and
proven S and S couplings that
allow the handmade steel
frames to collapse to fit
into a 26-inch waxed-cotton–
and-leather bag; $2,475.
www.freemantransport.com
Venerable U.K. luggage
manufacturer Globe-
Trotter marks its first
major design deviation
in 110 years with Ross
Lovegrove’s Onehundred&ten,
a handcrafted, 3-pound
case molded of Kevlar and
carbon fiber. Despite its
bulletproof materials
and racy contours, the
Onehundred&ten complements
Globe-Trotter’s Victorian-
era pedigree with understated
poise and durability.
Available at Moss; $3,500.
www.mossonline.com or
www.globe-trotterltd.com
On looks alone, the Toyota iQ
concludes Smart’s decade-long
reign over the micromini-
automobile segment—the very
class that Smart reinvented.
The iQ’s upright stance
provides surprising head
room, while racy creases in
the bodywork and techno-chic
asymmetrical headlamps make
the Smart appear toylike and
kitschy in comparison. The
iQ’s interiors are equally
impressive, with quality
plastics and stylish features
such as cockpit-style map
lights. Available only in
Europe and Japan. Contact
manufacturer for price.
www.toyota.com
References:
http://www.freemantransport.com
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