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Tuesday March 9, 2010
Engineers' Wheels Are Still Turning

Engineers' Wheels Are Still Turning

By Damian Joseph

One might assume that after almost 200 years, designers would have perfected the simple setup of two wheels, a seat, a frame, and handlebars. However, bike innovation has really geared up (pun intended) of late. Electric-assisted bikes are becoming more common, and engineers have been experimenting with innovative materials. Here's a look at some of the coolest bikes around, ordered from cheap to beyond expensive.