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Heimplanet Nias 6-Person Tent

Ben Branch May 31, 2017
  • Camping
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gear

The Heimplanet Nias is a 4 to 6 person tent that weighs in at just 6.8 kilograms (14.9 lbs) thanks to its inflatable geodesic…

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World Speed Record Holder: Brough Superior “Baby Pendine”

Ben Branch May 26, 2017
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

A Short History of the Brough Superior SS100 The Brough Superior SS100 is a motorcycle that needs no introduction to anyone with even a passing…

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The Zündapp K800 – Germany’s Advanced 4-Cylinder Motorcycle

Ben Branch May 24, 2017
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Motorcycles

A Short History of the Zündapp K800 Decades before the Honda Goldwing appeared on the scene there was already a horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder engine installed in…

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Fuller Moto Ducati Pro Street Tracker

Ben Branch May 9, 2017
  • Ducati
  • Engineering
  • Flat Track
  • Motorcycles

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Bryan Fuller of Fuller Moto. When possible we like to bring you articles written by the builder…

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Rolex Daytona

Ben Branch April 17, 2017
  • Engineering
  • Style
  • Watches

The Rolex Daytona was first introduced in 1963 as a chronograph for racing drivers and their crew. The rotating bezel is engraved with a…

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Renault Formula One Sidepod

Ben Branch April 5, 2017
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is a Formula One sidepod from the 2010 Renault R30 car, driven by Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov. Modern F1 sidepods are carefully…

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Mike’s Leggero by Walt Siegl

Ben Branch April 3, 2017
  • Ducati
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

Walt Siegl is the man many modern custom motorcycle builders pointed to as a primary source of inspiration, he’s been building world class bikes…

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Planetary Gears: How They Work

Ben Branch April 2, 2017
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films

Planetary Gears – Principles of Operation is a 1953 US Army Training Film, likely created to teach the mechanics who would be working on…

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Caterham Seven 360

Ben Branch March 30, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Engineering

The Origins of the Seven The Caterham Seven is the official continuation of the iconic Lotus Seven, designed by Colin Chapman and built by…

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The Illustrations of Roy Scorer

Ben Branch March 17, 2017
  • Art
  • British
  • Engineering

Roy Scorer is one of the world’s leading technical illustrators, with his work regularly featured in Haynes Manuals, including the manuals on the Bismarck…

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Jenvey DCOE Heritage Throttle Bodies

Ben Branch March 8, 2017
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Gear

When Jenvey announced the new DCOE Heritage Throttle Body they were overwhelmed with interest from classic car owners from all four corners of the…

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Bremont MBII

Ben Branch March 3, 2017
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

The Bremont MBII and its forebear the MBI were designed at the request of Martin-Baker – a British aviation company that supplies 70% of…

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