Both Specialized and BH launched new artist impressions of their bike frames. Over the last months we published similar posts of bikes by Canyon, BMC and Haro, but hey, we welcome all possible creativity in the bike industry. To create the ultimate, unique ride.
Specialized launched three different versions of their Tarmac SL8 created by artists Parra, Yoon Hyup and Lucas Beaufort. BH introduced the third edition of their BH X ARTISTS series, this time featuring Dutch artist Joren Joshua.
S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 ARTIST SERIES LTD: PARRA
The S-Works Tarmac SL8: The fastest road bike in the world according to Specialized. This limited edition is created in collaboration with Dutch artist Piet Parra.
It is inspired on the colours of cycling in the 90’s. The design consists of hand-drawn graphics and hidden typography crating the buzzy feeling Parra experiences on the bike. It represents freedom and speed at the same time. Cycling stimulates his creativity and the Tarmac SL8 by Parra is a great example of just doing that.
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S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 ARTIST SERIES LTD: YOON HYUP
The design of NY based artist Yoon Hyup captures the motion of cycling in the city at night times. The colours represent shimmering streetlights, glances of sunrise and the energy of nighttime chases. The hand-painted textures echo the experiences of Yoon Hyup while cycling. It reflects a rhythm that you can experience yourself on a S-Works Tarmac SL8. Enjoy!
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S-WORKS TARMAC SL8 ARTIST SERIES LTD: LUCAS BEAUFORT
Cycling opens your world. A statement by Lucas Beaufort and we could not agree more. Cycling connects the rider with people and places. Beaufort brought this perspective through his iconic character Gus Gus, representing unity, community and connection.
Each layer of his design stands for each rider’s interpretation of life and experience. It encourages to follow your own path with confidence and joy. On two wheels. Fast.
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BH X ARTISTS III: SL1 BY JOREN JOSHUA
Artist Joren Josha gets his inspiration from hometown Rotterdam. Throughout the city you can admire his artistic work in graffiti and wall paintings. The frame is an illustration of this experiences on the bike, from Dutch landscapes to the relentless efforts of cyclists fighting the always present wind in the Netherlands.
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Images: Specialized / BH