Electric bikes, e-bikes; no matter what you want to call them, they are nothing if not revolutionary. The first time someone decided to put an electric motor on a bike was in 1895, which was mounted on the rear hub and had a 10 volt battery. Though it wasn’t until the 21st century that the words electric and bike even came together, and the technology of today has seen electric bikes become pedal assist versions of every kind of bike, so think of them as a kind of electric hybrid.

Considered the future of cycling, electric bike sales jumped up 145 per cent in 2019 alone and if you are looking for the kind of ride that allows you to go faster and further without much effort, then they are the bike for you. Doesn’t matter if you are mountain biking or riding the roads, there are electric bikes to power every type of rider.

Why You Need An Electric Bike

To put it simply, the best electric bikes enhance the riding experience. They might look like a regular bike and ride like a regular bike, but when you push the pedals on electric bikes an electric motor engages and gives you a boost, assisting you up hills and over rough terrain without gassing yourself. Like the gears on a regular bike, you can adjust the level of pedal assist.

If you are someone who is looking for an alternative to driving your car to work and getting stuck in traffic jams, for example, electric bikes are a great commuter option, as the motor assisted ride won’t leave you sweaty even over long distances. If you enjoy more of an off road ride, electric bikes can help you power through the trails like it’s nothing.

Features Of The Best Electric Bikes

The most important feature of the best electric bikes is the motor and they can be found in different parts of the bike. A hub motor is located at the rear of the bike, usually inside the hub of the rear wheel. While the mid drive motor is found in the bottom bracket where the pedal arms attach to the frame. The hub drive motor sends power straight to the rear wheel, giving you the feeling of being pushed along. Mid drive motors are the most common and give the pedal assist a more natural feel.

To power the motor, the best electric bike has a battery that will ensure a longer ride range. The battery can often be located on the down tube of a bike frame and this is commonly a removable battery as well. On a higher end, more expensive model, the battery can also be integrated into the frame, making the bike less bulky. The battery also needs to be charged and the larger the watt capacity, the longer the battery takes to charge.

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We’ve curated the best electric bikes that are the best in motor, battery, and electric performance that will have you reaching top speed with as little effort as possible, so take a look below.

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Etihad Airways has a new flagship jet in its fleet – the ‘Sustainability50’ Airbus A350. The A350 took to the skies for the first time, flying from Abu Dhabi to Paris on the 31st of March, kitted out with a slick new business class which, we reckon, will make that dreaded stopover you usually have to do when flying to Europe that little bit more worth bearing.

The A350 aircraft is home to Etihad’s latest cabin interior, which is inspired by Abu Dhabi and is both more efficient and sustainable in design than previous iterations (there’s no $27,000 ‘The Residence,’ for one).

Getting down to business, Etihad’s A350s have 44 Business Studios, each with sliding doors that provide a good sense of privacy (although it’s not total, with people walking past able to peer over and in).

Every new Etihad business class seat faces forward with direct aisle access – a big improvement on the older ‘forward-backwards’ design which came out in 2018 on Etihad’s Airbus A380s and Boeing 787s.

The seats are reminiscent of British Airways’ Club Suite business class, but are designed with Etihad’s classic colour palette and design flourishes.

The Business class seat has a width of over 20”, converts into a fully-flat bed of 79” in length, and has loads of storage.

It also boasts noise-cancelling headphones and an 18.5” TV. And let’s not forget the built-in wireless charging dock and Bluetooth headphone pairing capability.

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Etihad business class guests can choose from a fancy à la carte menu, and guests on longer flights are treated to Etihad’s signature ‘dine anytime’ service.

There is no first-class in Etihad’s new flagship jet – and it’s easy to see why. These business class suites offer such privacy, and luxury, it really would be surplus to requirements.

Etihad says the new A350-1000s will be deployed on “a number of short to mid-range routes in Q2, including Mumbai and Delhi, before being introduced on ultra-long-haul operations to Chicago and New York from July.”

As for those of us Down Under, Executive Traveller reports: “A range of other destinations in Europe Asia and Australia are also the map, but will rely on deliveries of the next seven jets from Etihad’s initial firm order of 12.”

“Getting the A350 fleet to that even dozen will depend entirely on Etihad’s availability to fill its seats,” Executive Traveller adds.

There you do: something to look forward to.

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With fast-downhill descents, narrow tracks through forests or boulders the size of meteors to avoid, mountain biking offers riders an adrenaline-fuelled two-pedal ride.High-paced action requires high-performance clothing to offer invaluable and reliable protection such as helmets, gloves and pants that won’t tear when you (potentially) come crashing off your seat. You’ll also want clothing that can withstand clouds upon clouds of dust and splashing of dirt and water, because you’re going to let something like a puddle get in your way of a personal best time, are you?Fortunately, there are several clothing manufacturers who specialise in mountain bike clothing, understand what it takes to enable you to perform to your highest level. Sacrificing nothing in both function and aesthetics, these are the top brands every mountain biker needs to get down and dirty.Of course, if you prefer the pristine paved roads instead, then feel free to check out our round-up of best cycling kits & clothing we’re loving right now.

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Running is so popular and such a big business that there is no end to the types of apparel you can buy to assist you once you’ve planned your route and laced up your shoes. Once you’ve got the basics of a running top and a pair of running shorts out the way, you’ll want to start thinking about investing in a running jacket.Ideal for use in the colder months or those fresh summer mornings, a running jacket will help to keep your body warm and your blood pumping, allowing you to keep pushing yourself for longer. They’re not simply a winter accessory though – far from it – you never know when you might be caught out in a rain shower and a running jacket can once again be your saviour, as more often than not they’re made with water resistant material.Of course, sifting the genuinely useful and high-performance jackets from the imposters isn’t always easy, so we’ve taken the challenge upon ourselves to bring you a definitive guide to the very best running jackets available right now. Expect big-name brands, up-and-coming independents, and a few others that you may have heard of, but would never have expected to produce running gear.

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If you’re wanting to stay protected during runs in wild weather, or want to improve your running technique in the upcoming winter months, a running jacket is imperative; we’ve rounded up the best running jackets that are high-performance as well as stylish.

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With wi-fi now available practically everywhere and with brands, such as Apple, pumping out the latest in tech every few months, most of us own a laptop, meaning we can work (or play) on the go. Laptops are indispensable – they can be used for work, or social and pleasure activities, and with hoards of us either working from home, working remotely, or needing to make various site visits, carrying a laptop around has become second nature. But putting your laptop in a laptop sleeve is paramount to secure its protection and longevity.

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To help you stand out from the rest of your business chums or to accentuate your hipster credentials, take a look at our selection of some of the best laptop sleeves and MacBook cases available right now.

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Most people know Montblanc for their fancy pens and wallets, but the enterprising German luxury brand is also a top watchmaker.

Made in Le Locle, Switzerland – a famous watchmaking town that’s also home to big names like Tissot, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith – Montblanc’s timepieces are cosmopolitan, retro-inspired, and full to the brim with alpine imagery… Which is why it’s so surprising that they’ve now come out and released a dive watch.

Yes, at a Watches & Wonders 2022 fair filled with plenty of surprises, Montblanc has stepped up to the plate with the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date: a capable new tool watch that reaffirms that there’s a lot more to Montblanc than most people give them credit for.

Dive watches tend to be associated with tropical, summery adventures: just think about the Eterna Kon-Tiki or Tudor Pelagos. Instead, the Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date takes its inspiration from the glacial lakes of the Mont-Blanc Massif, such as the Mer de Glace.

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Indeed, the Iced Sea features a rather unique dial treatment that pays homage to these frosty environments – one that looks sick as hell. Montblanc’s dial makers employed an almost-forgotten ancestral technique called gratté boisé to create the effect.

Essentially, highly detailed stamped steel is covered in a thin layer of either blue, green or black lacquer to produce a rather remarkable 3-D effect that resembles the complex crystal structures of glacial ice. It’s rather striking, especially considering that the dial’s actually only 0.5mm thick.

The Iced Sea isn’t just all show and no go, though. It’s a bona fide tool watch that conforms to the ISO 6425 standard and is shock, magnetic, temperature, and water-resistant (to 300m to be exact).

As gauche as it is to talk about, the best part about the Iced Sea might just be its price: AU$4,470 on a rubber strap and AU$4,800 on a steel integrated bracelet. In a somewhat overcrowded tool watch market, that’s extremely competitive, especially when you consider how aesthetically unique the Iced Sea is.

All in all, this is an extremely solid watch – in all meanings of the word – and a rather pleasant surprise from Montblanc. Now, just to put it to the test with a dip at Bondi Icebergs…

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Bulgari is one of the world’s most prestigious and in-demand luxury brands. Founded in Rome in 1884 by Sotirio Boulgaris, a Greek silversmith (who later changed his surname to appear more Italian), the Italian brand is highly regarded for its jewellery, fragrances, accessories, and most crucially, its watches.

The brand’s name is often stylised as ‘Bvlgari’, which isn’t just for visual effect – there’s an interesting backstory behind it. When the company created a brass logo for its flagship store on Rome’s fashionable Via Condotti in 1934, the letter ‘V’ was used in place of a ‘U’ as a reference to Ancient Rome and Roman numerals. The nomenclature has remained ever since.

While Bulgari may be best known for its jewellery, Bulgari has long been respected as a serious player in the world of fine watchmaking. Bulgari, unlike many luxury brands, has seriously invested in its horological capabilities: notably, in the 2000s, Bulgari boosted its watchmaking prowess with the acquisition of well-known brands Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta, the eponymous brand of the man who designed such legends as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Bulgari is a serious watchmaker that’s just as good – if not better – than many Swiss watch brands.

Indeed, Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo line has been the subject of many world firsts in watchmaking, with highlights including the world’s thinnest minute repeater, the world’s thinnest mechanical chronograph and most recently, the world’s thinnest mechanical watch.

Bulgari watches propose a genuinely viable alternative to some of the big names in the industry: they’re Swiss-made and benefit from highly refined in-house movements.

Most importantly, Bulgari watches have an aesthetic that’s completely different to their other luxury watch counterparts. They’re bold, yet elegant and perfectly bring together the worlds of fine jewellery and high-end horology.

Here are our picks of the best Bulgari watches for men to buy right now.

Bulgari Octo Roma

Reference Number: 102705
Case Material: Satin-Polished Stainless Steel
Price: AU$9,700

Let’s start with this: the Bulgari Octo Roma. Bulgari’s Octo watches, famous for their unusual octagonal case designs, were inspired by the ancient Basilica di Massenzio, a Roman landmark. The Octo Roma, too, is a landmark watch for Bulgari: architectural, disctintive and stylish, it’s a great watch for all occasions.

The Octo Roma is available in a wide variety of dial colours and complications but we’re big fans of this brown time and date-only variant. Blue and green dials are all the rage in watchmaking at the moment, but a rich, luscious brown like this is rather unusual – and rather handsome. The dial pairs perfectly with the rich alligator leather strap.

41mm in diameter, this Octo Roma is powered by Bulgari’s in-house BVL 191 Solotempo caliber, which is decorated with Côtes de Genève, chamfering and snailed finishing – it’s pretty to look at through its sapphire crystal caseback. A 42 hour power reserve and 50m water resistance round out this versatile watch.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo

Reference Number: 103297
Case Material: Satin-Polished Stainless Steel
Price: AU$19,100

Another take on the Octo, Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo collection has been around since 2014. It’s thinner and more refined than the Octo Roma, and has an awesome integrated bracelet. How thin? 6.4mm. That’s pretty impressove.

Water-resistant to 100 metres and boasting a 60-hour power reserve, its BVL 138 Finissimo movement features a platinum micro-rotor – something very in vogue at the moment.

This take on the Octo Finissimo represents the first time Bulgari has opted for a satin-polished case for the collection, with previous models being sandblasted. If you were ever of the disposition that the finish of a case makes no difference to the watch itself, this Bulgari provides clear evidence that is not the case.

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Bulgari Bvlgari

Reference Number: 103540
Case Material: Black DLC-Coated Stainless Steel
Price: AU$7,500

First released in 1977, the Bulgari Bvlgari (named after the double usage of the brand’s name emblazoning the watch’s bezel) is one of the most famous designs Bulgari has ever produced. Clean, crisp and true to Bulgari’s Roman roots, it’s a classic design.

Unlike 70s versions of the watch, the 2022 Bulgari Bvlgari boasts a Swiss-made, in-house BVL 191 Solotempo caliber (the same movement that powers the Octo Roma above) and a 41 mm stainless steel case with a Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) treatment.

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Bulgari Bvlgari Aluminium Chronograph

Reference Number: 103383
Case Material: Aluminium and Titanium
Price: AU$6,750

The Bvlgari Aluminium, first launched in 1998, is a rather unconventional watch. Rubber and aluminium for a high-end timepiece? At the time, that was a rather shocking prospect, but actually, it makes a lot of sense: it means the watch is exceptionally light and comfortable, and therefore highly sporty.

This chronograph model employs a contrasting combination of black and off-white for the dial, resulting in a ‘panda’ effect. With just one Arabic numeral – 12 – and positions 3, 6 and 9 being covered by the sub-dials, there is plenty on the dial to keep your attention (we invite you to play a game of ‘spot the date window’).

Powered by the Bulgari calibre B130, based on the ETA 2894, this rather affordable Bulgari timepiece is a robust offering with a 42-hour power reserve and plenty of 90s style.

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Bulgari Aluminium Black Dial

Reference Number: 103445
Case Material: Aluminium and Titanium
Price: AU$4,400

Chronograph dial too cluttered for your liking? Then how about the Bvlgari Aluminium with a black dial? Removing the sub-dials, reinstating the number 6 and moving the date window to a more conventional 3 o’clock position, this black-on-black-on-silver timepiece looks the business.

If anything, the use of the two beefed-up Arabic numerals helps to keep this watch in proportion – although at 40mm it’s not exactly what you’d call extra-large. Indeed, when viewed from the side it’s surprisingly slim and thanks to the combination of aluminium and a titanium caseback, is remarkably lightweight too.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sandblasted Black Ceramic

Reference Number: 103077
Case Material: Sandblasted Ceramic
Price: AU$27,500

Thought we were done with the Octo Finissimo? Think again. Bulgari’s ultra-thin timepiece is available in an array of materials and finishes, each of which presents a unique take on the octagonal formula.

Take this black sandblasted ceramic model – who doesn’t love an all-black timepiece by the way? – which can also be had in polished ceramic. We’re all about the non-polished matte version, however, which is far more stealthy as it won’t draw nearly as much immediate attention as its ultra-shiny polished cousin.

This model doesn’t get the 100 metres water resistance enjoyed by some of its stainless steel simblngs (instead you get 30 metres) but the same BVL 148 Finissimo calibre can be found beating away inside the 5.5mm ceramic case.

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Bulgari Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon

Reference Number: 103627
Case Material: Platinum
Price: AU$432,000

If you’ve got a heavy wallet and need a real statement piece, the Bulgari Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon might be your thing. It’s a real pieace of haute horlogerie which throws out many of the conventions associated with minute repeaters. For those who need a refresher, a repeater is a complication that chimes the time at the press of a button. A minute repeater specifically chimes the time down to the minute, using separate tones for hours, quarter hours, and minutes.

Minute repeaters are one of the most traditional and complex watch complications – so watches that include them tend to be ultra-conservative in design. Not so with the Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon. Both the case and the dial (which is actually the top plate of the in-house manual winding BVL428 calibre) are designed to maximise sound propagation: in particular, the caseband and back both feature unique cavities designed to further diffuse the sound.

On top of that, the Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon boasts a 72-hour power reserve, a huge freakin’ tourbillon pride of place at 6 o’clock, and is crafted out of platinum (with those caseband and back elements crafted from titanium). Bulgari’s certainly got range.

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chrono GMT

Reference Number: 103068
Case Material: Sandblasted Titanium
Price: AU$28,200

Rounding out the list of best Bulgari watches to buy is this record-breaker. Another member of the Octo Finissimo clan, the Chrono GMT holds the record for the thinnest chronograph watch in the world. The fact that Bulgari has been able to develop various ultra-thin movements for various Octo Finissimo models speaks volumes of its commitment to haute horlogerie.

Producing the movement for this Chrono GMT – the BVL 318 – is no mean feat. The BVL 318 itself is just 3.3mm thin, taking the title of world’s thinnest chrono movement away from the Piguet Calibre 1180 (3.95mm).

The thinness is possible by way of making the movement rather wide, which forces the case to be bigger too, and in this case, it is 42mm. But when combined with the integrated bracelet and finished in a stunning sandblasted titanium, it’s a watch you’re going to want to show off.

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Whether you’re an amateur cyclist, or you’re ready to take on The Tour de France, you need to own a pair of the best cycling shoes. They’ll drastically improve your cycling performance, and will protect your feet and muscles while riding, much more than a regular shoe.

What’s more, with a pair of the best cycling shoes on your feet, your ride will improve, which can go a long way to helping improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and flexibility, and joint mobility, as well as reducing anxiety, depression, and stress levels.

So if want to take your cycling to the next level, it’s imperative you invest in a quality pair of cycling shoes.

Benefits Of Cycling Shoes

Most cycling shoes have very stiff soles to maximise your energy while riding, and ensures all the power from your legs transfers directly to the pedals, rather than your feet. The best cycling shoes are also lightweight and extremely comfortable.

Cycling shoes are also exceptionally durable. A high-quality pair of cycling shoes will last you for a long time, so while they tend to have a slightly higher price point than regular gym shoes, you won’t be needing to replace them year after year.

Clipping In Cycling Shoes

The best cycling shoes have a fastening system that allows the shoes to be clipped or locked into the pedals, similar to how snowboard shoes or ski boots lock onto the board or skis. While clipping in can take some getting used to; you’ll likely fall once or twice while you’re learning how to unclip for a quick stop, such as a red light, you’ll soon be able to unclip with ease.

And that minor learning curve is worth it for the benefits; clipping your cycling shoes to the pedals will improve your pedaling efficiency, and ultimately your entire cycling performance.

Popular Styles of Cycling Shoes

While you can get versatile cycling shoes, you can also get cycling shoes that specifically cater to different riding styles. The main two styles are road biking and mountain biking; road biking shoes tend to be very stiff with a carbon sole, and lightweight to assist with speed. Mountain bike shoes are also stiff but are more flexible than road biking styles to allow for walking and dismounting more frequently.

Depending on how you enjoy riding your bike, get the style of shoe best for you. However, if you regularly dabble in all types of riding, go for a versatile shoe.

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We’ve rounded up a list of brands producing the best cycling shoes to improve your riding performance whether you’re just a cycling enthusiast or thinking about going pro. All brands featured are renowned in the cycling world, and no matter your preferred type of riding, you’ll find the best cycling shoes you’ve ever had below.

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The classic peacoat, originally crafted with navy wool and worn only by European and American navy sailors, has become a wardrobe staple for the modern man. The peacoat has transcended beyond its nautical beginnings into a versatile style of coat that is available in multiple colours and fabrics, and can be worn as part of a sophisticated tailored ensemble, or paired with a simple tee and jeans for an elevated casual look.

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If you’re after a new coat for the upcoming cooler months, invest in a high-quality and sophisticated peacoat from one of these brands for guaranteed winter style.

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