In the realm of adrenaline-fueled pursuits, gravity biking reigns supreme. Riders hurtle down precipitous inclines on machines altered, optimized, and ready for the plunge.
From the rugged hills of California to the lush landscapes of Colombia, gravity bikes have gained a small but noticeable following.
Tragedy is often not far away, though. And in La Ceja, Colombia, the town council not only banned the practice, but also confiscated bicycles modified for the sport.
How many mountain bikers outside of Austria, Switzerland and Germany have heard of the Simplon brand? If you have, it’s probably because you’ve a taste for excessively well-engineered bikes that can stare down the lycra-clad competition in the summer season.
Gravity bikes are somewhat of an enigma. No gears, not even a drivetrain to speak of. They’re usually cobbled together by enthusiasts at varying levels of professionalism. At one end of the spectrum you have those built by Gonz Lab and Gravitybike HQ (seen on our coverage of the 2012 Australian Custom Bicycle Show) and…
Gravity bike racing keeps gaining momentum, even after 30 years in existence. There’s an increasing number of ‘official’ events being held on hillsides all over…
Jeff Tiedeken, Aerospace Welder and Party Animal, has taken gravity bike design to a whole ‘nother level with his latest creation. As a side project…
