Necessary Toughness
Badass tech you never knew you needed. By Crispin Boyer HAPIfork smart fork HAPILABS • $99 A “smart fork” might sound, well, forking stupid in a roundup of tough tech, but don’t be so quick to dis the...
View ArticleThe Return of the American Made Rum
Craft distillers around the country are resurrecting America’s original spirit. By Nicholas Gill What’s the quintessential American spirit? Some say it’s bourbon, though the Irish and Scots were...
View ArticleFugitive from Milwaukee
The CVO Breakout shows why Harley-Davidson still rules. By Bill Heald When you’re such a successful icon that all your fiercest competitors try to outdo you at your own game, you forever have to show...
View ArticleSensory Overload
Gear that gives you a new perspective and keeps you in the loop. By Crispin Boyer XBR-55X900A 4K Ultra HDTV Sony • $5,000 This is the “budget” option in Sony’s lineup of new Ultra HD (or 4K)...
View ArticleBrawn & Black Boxes
Audi puts the “S” to its A6 Sedan. By Bill Heald European sports sedans have many characteristics that make them unique when compared with their Asian and American counterparts, including...
View ArticleA More Balanced Hooligan
Triumph sharpens its middleweight Triple. By Bill Heald It’s hard to say exactly how it started, but years ago riders who suffered damage to their stunningly beautiful sport bikes nearly had heart...
View ArticleToys and Tools
Express yourself—or find more time to do so—with these fun and functional gadgets. By Crispin Boyer Vanquish gaming PC Digital Storm • $699 to $1,399 Being cheap is no longer an excuse to build your...
View ArticleElegant Evolution
Lexus continues to define bulletproof comfort. By Bill Heald There are two basic philosophical approaches that are often at odds with each other when designing upscale automobiles: performance and...
View ArticleNothing to Hide
Star’s Bolt reminds us why simplicity is timeless. By Bill Heald Whenever you think about cruiser-style motorcycle design, you inevitably get caught up in the debate of whether to focus on the iconic...
View ArticleSynergy with Style
Acura’s RLX steers into the future. By Bill Heald We live in an age when the microchip is sneaking into just about everything we operate, and nowhere has this invasion been more extensive than in the...
View ArticleSurf’s Up, Italian Style
California is a state of riding. By Bill Heald Moto Guzzi’s relationship to the United States motorcycle market has been an intriguing one, for one of its biggest customers back in the seventies was...
View ArticleSpooky Good
Move over, moonshine. Jacob’s Ghost brings a spirited twist to whiskey. By Joshua M. Bernstein Here is how you know the mark of a good horror movie: It makes the color drain from your face, turning you...
View ArticleTech: Built to Last
Like Penthouse, these gadgets will stand the test of time. By Crispin Boyer Complete Guitar Pack Orange Amplification • $349 If you’re ready to learn to rock, why not jam on gear from the land of Led...
View ArticleAuto Focus: The ZelectricBug
The People’s Electric Vehicle The creatively modified electric VW Bug is exactly what’s needed to stand out in a sea of soulless Priuses. By Jonathan Ward Photographs by David Benardo Few vehicles...
View ArticleThe Pour House: British Craft Beer
The Brit Pack Inspired by American-style craft beers, British brewers are reinventing their nation’s beer scene. By Joshua M. Bernstein As a 19-year-old spending the summer in London, all I wanted to...
View ArticleAutomotive Art
Martin Heukeshoven is a model maker like no other. He is a true artist, and model cars just happen to be his chosen medium. By Jonathan Ward We all know the adage, “Sing like nobody’s listening, dance...
View ArticleSitting Will Kill You
Five Simple Ways To Unfuck Your Body By Joe Vennare Illustrations by Chris Philpot Have you ever seen the television show 1000 Ways to Die? In all likelihood you missed it. Lucky you. It was...
View ArticleNever Get a Bad Haircut Again
These tips from Bolt Barbers—the best place to catch a buzz in L.A.—will enable you to leave the barbershop with your head held high. By Ivan Zoot You might think it’s impossible to screw up a...
View ArticleGetting in Deep
Photographs courtesy of Cayman Spirits Company In the Cayman Islands, the clear Caribbean water contains one of the world’s greatest sunken treasures: rum. By Joshua M. Bernstein Few things can drive...
View ArticleHack Your Six-Pack
Here are four non-crunch core exercises that’ll get you the washboard abs every guy wants. By Joe Vennare; illustrations by Chris Philpot Photograph by Ekaterina Solovieva/ Getty Images You’re not the...
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