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Turn your Dirt Bike into a Snow Bike
If a snowmobile and a motorcycle ever bumped uglies somehow, the illegitimate child that would be born nine months later would probably look a lot like this. Actually, that’s a crappy analogy. We take it back. On second thought, it’s more like a motorsport Frankenstein than the offspring of two horny recreational vehicles, because it […] -
NYC Velo at the Gotham West Market
NYC Velo is one of New York’s premiere bike shops. Located in the heart of the East Village on Second Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, the store provides true biking connoisseurs with a selection of bicycles that range from industry standard brands to bikes that are nothing short of works of art. For nine […] -
The Manual Wind: Hitting the Mark, Again
Our new watch column will feature a weekly post by Ian Schwam, a gent entrenched in that world. Follow him on Instagram @TheHairyWrist. Why do we pay tribute? Simply put, out of respect for what is classic. The original Mark II Speedmaster by Omega made its debut in 1969. One of a series of speedmasters […] -
5 Custom Motorcycles That Will Make You Sweat: March 2022
The birds have begun to sing. The snow has begun to melt. And before you know it, we’ll have escaped this god-forsaken tundra and be on to warmer pastures – and that means it’s nearly time to get back on two wheels, and out on some delicious twisties. To get you fired up about the […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Tanner Campbell
We assume a background in Counter Terrorism really can adjust one to the most irritable guest (or client) in the world of hospitality. Meet Tanner Campbell, the Creative Director of the Sydell Group, which owns and develops such killer properties as The NoMad Hotel, The Saguaro, The Freehand in Miami and the upcoming Line hotel […] -
Wine Flights: The World’s Best Wine Bars
We’ve all experienced them: Airport delays. It happens more frequently than any of us would like, making travel a chore rather than a pleasure. So what does one do when he is stranded at the airport for hours on end? Drink wine, of course! High-end wine bars are popping up at airports around the world. […] -
Visually trek the Silk Road with “Land Rover Experience Tour”
Between David Livingstone’s search the heart of the Nile in the mid-1800s and modern explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ frostbite-prone Antarctic treks, it’s safe to say the British have always had more than a knack for cross-continent exploration. That said, it’s no surprise the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover sponsors the Land Rover Experience Tour from year to […] -
Stay Dry With Freeman Seattle
When the time comes to shop for something specific, usually it’s impossible to unearth. You set high hopes only to be disappointed by the retail selection at hand. The same was true when Scott Freeman set out to find a rain jacket that could both stand up to the weather and was USA-made. So when […] -
Travel Like a Boss with Chief Trunk
These days we guys have been stepping up our fashion game, but when we travel how many men do you see cramming their quality made duds into a gym bag or some cheap ass Chinatown suitcase? Image used with permission by copyright holder Understandably, we all can’t spring for a luxury line brand over night […] -
Skijoring is the strangest thing you’ll see this winter
It’s negative four degrees outside, and feels even colder, yet somehow the line at the ticket booth is backed up with people eagerly awaiting admission into an outdoor stadium. Steamy pillars of breath erupt from mouths hidden behind scarves, and hands only dare to leave the warmth of their pockets when it comes time to […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Orley
For all the trends that come and go each season, the most alluring idea today is the simple notion of eminently wearable, everyday clothing elevated with luxurious fabrics and fine detail. That the New York-based company Orley does this and gets it is one of the reasons the nearly two-year-old brand, known for its technically […] -
Laugh With the House of Cards Against Humanity Deck
If you don’t know about Cards Against Humanity, you better get with it. We promise that this game will be the life of your next party. It’s hilarious, and you’re going to laugh so hard you won’t know what hit you. It’s basically like Madlibs on crack. Pick a Card Czar, and he/she then picks […] -
Have a Simultaneous Sound Experience With Sonos
Have you ever dreamed of being able to hear music in all of the rooms in your home at once? The Sonos Wireless HiFi system allows you to do that. “Sonos allows for music to be a social experience again,” said Sonos senior PR manager Eric Nielsen. Choose from a number of wireless speakers and […] -
Patagonia Talks Spring Inspiration
It’s said that ‘March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb’, and no one understands that better than Patagonia. With 40 years under its belt, this company not only produces some of the most amazing clothing and accessories, but the employees live founder, Yvon Chouinard’s vision. The Manual talked with John Rapp, from […] -
Feel Good Friday – DIBI Ties
When Daniel Bruce heard from a friend in the Philippines that such basic necessities such as bags, pencils and sharpeners were hard to find at the local schools, it had him thinking. Inspired by the Tom’s shoes business model, Daniel launched DIBI ties in 2009 after spending time as a model in the fashion retail […] -
VW’s Golf GTE is a plug-in hybrid that handles like a GTI
Volkswagen has a version of its Golf for everyone. It has the standard Golf, which is perhaps the most sensible car on the planet; the GTI, the sporty version of the Golf; and the GTD, which takes the GTI idea and adds diesel. Now there’s this: the GTE, which combines plug-in hybrid efficiency and turbocharged […]
