If bikes had minds of their own, they would line up in droves to fall under the hand of the extraordinary Ngene. Born and raised in Kikuyu, Kenya, the artist describes a personal history rich in experience that fueled his boundless imagination. His powerful narrative reveals the spirit of a warrior and the soul of a poet, as does his striking visual art: "...on a farmland outside of Nairobi, the terrain on the farm lands changes real fast - harvesting on one side, planting on another, weeds in piles...chaos is a part of life...i have always loved chaos and choreography...i am inspired by bare surfaces - the idea that an idea can live, transform, move and build into something on this bare surface...each new surface is a different challenge and each new challenge brings across new understanding...the lines are stories, ideas, ideals, music, chaos, life."
The Ngene 2011 Custom is currently on display at Metropolis Bikes.
The Bit-O-Honey
Sweeeeet! This full custom beauty from tip to toe boasts 700c fixie gearing, custom paint and sleek hand pinstriping by NOHO artiste Blondie. Outfitted with stylish a houndstooth top tube pad and saddle. Custom is candy for adults...what's your pleasure?
The Bit-O-Honey
The Ticino by Electra
A true cosmopolitan. Italian as pizza margarita. As French as gateau de fois blonds de volaille. The flavor of Europe, right here in SoCal. Bellissimo!
Willy and Jenny
Schwinn gives a serendipitous shout out to two very cool buddies back east with the newly-minted
'Willy' and 'Jenny' Sport
Cruisers.Question:What do agonizingly smart people do while the
rest of us are watching Gossip Girl
or Buffy reruns?Answer:They develop wildly successful online sites selling cyber goodies for
uber-geeks.ThinkGeek is the brainchild
of entrepreneurs Willie Vadnais and Jen Frazier, earning them serious cred
among the
geek chic set globe-wide, and major bragging rights at high school reunions from here on out. So, it's fitting that they would have two modish cruisers monikered after them (albeit a
happy coincidence). If you're looking for
a groovy ride, stop in and demo these sweet 700c City Cruisers, tricked out
with a Shimano 7-speed drivetrain, and don't forget to hit on ThinkGeek below.Tell those funky monkeys you heard about
them here.
The Madonna
The Madonna Bike by Electra
Modern art and the ride meet in this whimsical offering from
Electra.The Madonna, a classic design from celebrated mid-century designer Alexander Girard,
features striking graphics, bold colors and contrasting accents.
Expand your collection with style that will
move you.
The Gypsy
This exotic beauty will cast its spell on you ~ with rich chocolate fenders splashed with vibrant yellow blooms and sassy red spoked wheels. Celia's crystal ball says the Gyspy should be in your future...
Ride on the wild side. Join the Electra caravan.
The Navy
The Electra Navy
Amanda joins the Navy! Sailors and landlubbers alike will swoon when they see catch sight of this bold blue beauty. The Electra Navy is the essence of summer chic with its sleek lines and crisp red and white accents. It's another one-of-a kind from the folks at Electra.
Sail with me, sailor girl!
The Tulip
The Amsterdam Tulip
This natural beauty ushers in spring with a dash of Dutch charm and images of tulip-strewn fields. While she sports a glorious color palette, she is not merely a pretty face. With a Shimano Nexus three-speed internal
shifting
system, the Tulip is a breeze to ride. Additional attributes include
fenders, enclosed chain guard, mud flap, coat/skirt guards, rack,
generator headlight, LED rear light, bell, and best of all, no staples.
Metropolis Bikes • 4660 Lankershim Blvd. • N. Hollywood, CA 91602 • 818.506.8144
