That motorbike is out of this world: Bangkok artist makes drivable sci-fi sculpture out of spare parts This remarkable motorbike looks like it's straight out of a film set - but remarkably an artist has made it out of spare parts.The Bangkok worker used recycled materials from old cars and bicycles to create a monster machine which is sculpted to look like a beast.Despite being cobbled together from scrap parts, the spectacular motorcycle works - unlike many sci-fi film props.Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn, 54, created it out of spare parts in his workshop in Thailand. He has four shops across the country - named the Ko Art Shop - and exports his creations to clients all over the world. Mean machine: A worker checks the intricate metal finishing on this monster motorcycle which has been made from spare parts from cars and bicycles 'It's tyre-ing work making these bikes': Artist Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn inflates the rear tyre on this fully working motorbike Spectacular bike: The creations are exported to clients all over the world

Wheely impressive: A worker takes the motorcycle for a spin in Bangkok MOST READ NEWS Previous Next ● ● ● ●Over the recent Tomb Sweeping Day long weekend, I embarked on a shopping trip of the two-wheeled gas-fueled variety. My search took me to the motorcycle markets of Jiuxianqiao and to a bike rally in the suburb of Shunyi. Tucked in behind the Lido area in Beijing’s north east is the neighborhood of Jiuxianqiao (酒仙桥). motorcycle dealers roswell gaRecently, this sprawling suburb has seen filthy street markets torn down and hutong houses demolished to make way for a new subway line and the imposing, Indigo Mall. harley fxr for sale floridaJiuxianqiao encompasses the area between 798 and Dongfengqiao on 4th Ring and is split in half by the Bahe River. triumph motorcycle service manual pdf

This up-and-coming suburb is home to a large portion of Beijing’s motorcycle mechanics and shops and is one of the best places to mill around for your 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle of choice. The bikes for sale here are largely second hand and some really great finds can be discovered in piles of spare parts and rusty gas tanks. For the more discerning bike-lover, you can find some artistic treats on these often beat up motorbikes and scooters.victory motorcycle dealers in houston texas Several of Beijing’s most prolific bike enthusiasts and motorcycle club members rode their Changjiang 750s out to Green T. House Living which hosted a bike and fashion show on Sunday. motorcycle shops in chesapeake vaChangjiangs are the sidecar motorcycles, once produced for the Chinese military. husqvarna motorcycle dealers ireland

They are based on the WWII German bike, the BMW R71 and are popular with Beijing’s expats. The bike rally included a BBQ, drinks and the odd combination of pained models in couture gowns and leather-clad bikers rocking out to CCR.Of course, we’re never going to please everyone and there are certainly other great shops out there. But here are some that caught our attention, presented in no particular order. Some are traditional “bike shops,” others are simply “bike spots”, and some are both. used ducati monster for sale californiaWe have lots more on our list for next time, but if there is a bike shop that you think is your definition of “cool”, let us know in the comments below and be sure to leave some information about it so we can follow it up in this multi-part series. Location: Mill Valley, California, USA We’ve never been to Above Category but this shop comes up again and again in our “coolest bike shop” conversations.

They have a very active social media following and I am one who is always excited to see what they have going on. It’s a fine thing to talk about fine things. It’s quite another to use them every day. At Above Category, we carry a very specific range of superlative products, with which we have first-hand, intimate, and extensive knowledge. We push these products to their limits. This is no museum. It’s a family of fanatics obsessing about bicycles, cycling clothing, wheelsets, and componentry. Our loyalty to the products we believe in has led to deep relationships with their creators. Founder Chad Nordwall is equally passionate about technology, the aesthetic beauty and the evolution of the modern bicycle. Chad and his staff meticulously test every product they sell on the rugged coastal roads of Northern California. The team at AC provide an unparalleled level of service because of their knowledge and love of the sport of cycling. Click here to see the Above Category website, click here to follow them on Twitter and here to become a fan on Facebook.

Check out some video footage of the shop here. Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA We’ve never been to 718 Cyclery, but they come highly recommended by the people we’ve asked. Here’s how the folks at 718 Cyclery describe their shop: 718 Cyclery first caught our attention when we saw their brilliant video, entitled The Inverted Bike Shop which encapsulates what they’re all about. Click here to see the 718 Cyclery website, click here to follow them on Twitter and here to become a fan on Facebook. Location: Machida, Tokyo, Japan Japan has a fantastic cycling culture and we couldn’t look past Cherubim which always comes up when people return from Tokyo. Click here to see the Cherubim website and click here to become a fan on Facebook. Location: El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Barcelona’s Pave has been on my radar for a couple years now and perhaps “the ultimate bike shop”. From all I’ve gathered, the resemblance between this contemporary bike shop and a museum is striking.

Click here to see the Pave website, click here to follow them on Twitter and here to become a fan on Facebook. Check out their vimeo page to see some video of what they do. Beijing’s Serk is more of a bike space, not a bike shop. It’s owner is Shannon Bufton who is an Aussie living in Beijing. Shannon tells me that Beijing reminds him of the Australian scene 15 or 20 years ago. Shannon is heavily involved in bicycle advocacy and Serk Cycling is the company/outlet which allows him to manage all of his activities to help with cycling in Beijing. What is happening in China at a grassroots level is really interesting so watch out for some interesting riders, races and culture coming out of there in the coming years. Serk is a meeting place for events, rides and advocacy activities around Beijing. The spot offers beer, coffee and bikes with a friendly community attitude. Opened by Smarter Than Car’s co-founder Shannon Bufton, the space is perfect for bike fiends and beer lovers to come together under the hanging bicycles that are indeed for sale.

Taking a cue from the shapes that form the bicycle, Serk is derived from the abbreviation of the word circle, circ. Serk is about more than just the form of the bicycle – its also a reference to the bicycle renaissance taking place across the world. In some of the world’s most progressive cities the bicycle has come full circle and is again a popular form of urban transportation. Serk nestles comfortably between promoting utility, recreational and racing cycling – all of which are fundamental to promoting a bicycle renaissance in China. Click here to see the Serk website and click here to follow them on Twitter. Click here to see the London Rapha Cycle Club website, follow them on twitter, or email londoncycleclub@rapha.cc for more information. Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA We’ve never been to Vecchio’s Bicicletteria but it comes highly recommended and looking at the photos gets me excited. Here’s what the owners of Vecchio’s Bicicletteria had to tell us about their shop:

As for why we think we ‘get it right’, the three of us, me, the owner, Peter, my second in command, Jim and my bike-fit guy and bike guru, Joe, have seen it all, done it all. Together we three have a combined 75 or so years of experience. As we like to say, we’ve done this ‘TDL, Too Damn Long’. We are not the ‘mainstream, take it outta a box and hand it to you’, type shop. We are the bicycle version of Evan the tailor or Luigi, the Ferrari/Ducati/Alfa mechanic. Service and custom wheels are our gig. We do sell complete bicycles, but only a few makers and metal bikes only (Moots, Waterford, Gunnar and Soul Craft). We start with a fit, order the proper frame and then build the bicycle for the customer, each being a custom ‘package’. BUT we build EPS equipped Moots and also service 1974 Puegeots. WE sell $2500 Gunnar ‘All-Rounders’ and lace  $3000 carbon wheels together. We replace spokes in that $25 wheel and clean and reinstall freewheels, cogsets, anything from 5s through now 11s.

It’s fun and profitable, here in the Republic of Boulder. We are small, specific and very experienced, the way a small shop ought to be. Click here to see the Vecchio’s Bicicletteria website, click here to follow them on Twitter and here to become a fan on Facebook. Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Now this looks like one of the coolest bike shops on the planet. Velo Cult started in a garage in San Diego but early in 2012 they packed up shop and all the employees moved everything to Portland. Here’s what the owners say about their awesome little shop that I’d love to visit one day: Click here to see the Velo Cult website, click here to follow them on Twitter and here to become a fan on Facebook. Location: Melboune, Victoria, Australia Northside Wheelers is where the idea for this post originally began. It’s the “coolest” bike shop I’ve ever set eyes on and I’m a kid in a candy store when I visit. I can’t walk into this shop without being completely consumed and distracted by the little details that Malachi effortlessly has sitting around.

Everything from the cyclist figurines, books I’ve never seen before, cool t-shirts, the latest and greatest niche kits…this isn’t a bike shop – it’s an altar. The reason I love it here is because whenever I leave, I’ve learned something new about our sport. Whether is the paraphernalia on the wall or a chat with owner Malachi Moxon, this place feeds my passion for cycling. I happily walk out of there $200 poorer every time. Northside Wheelers is basically an extension of Malachi. He might look intimidating on the exterior, but once you get through to him he’s a lovely guy. To learn a little bit about him, Mr. Blanc asked him a few simple questions: Malachi’s Northside Wheelers has a great social media following and you can follow his blog here, instagram here, and twitter here. Click here to see the Northside Wheelers website and click here to follow them on Twitter. Shifter Bikes is owned by Dan Hale (a.k.a “Shifter Dan”) and only a curtain separates him from Northside Wheelers.