060: Friday, March 1, 2013 – The Benemerenti (well-deserving) medal is awarded to people who have given “long and exceptional service” to the Roman Catholic Church.
This one was awarded by the controversial war-time pope, Pius XII (1939-1958), and another like it was awarded by him to Maria Augusta von Trapp in 1949 as recognition of her family’s Austrian aid programme. A fine example is probably worth about £160.
Pierre Leclercq started a new adventure as Vice President and Design Director for Great Wall Motors, first independent car manufacturer of China. Splitting his time between the company's studio in Baoding, China, and a Shanghai-based satellite studio. He is responsible for the design of the brand globally and leads a team of 130 designers in Baoding as well as 25 in the Shanghai studio.
Belgium-born Leclercq moves from his position as design chief BMW M at its studio in Munich, Germany, which he held for nearly three years. He began his BMW career after Zagato and a year at Ford. He moved to Munich to take up his role as senior exterior designer, and is credited with the exterior design of the BMW X5 and the X6. Six years later, he was promoted to design chief BMW M, leading the design of all future M cars, M Performance Automobiles and M Sport Packages.
You always know a Felt Cruiser when you see one. Unmistakable lines. Bold, original graphics. Attention to all the little things. For years the Felt cruiser line has stood above the rest. When it comes to creating unique lifestyle designed themes and unrivaled attention to detail, no other company takes as much pride in building cruisers as Felt.
Felt Cruisers all start with our proprietary frame and fork designs. Every bike is uniquely engineered and developed in-house. It is not the easiest way to make a cruiser, but it is definitely the best. Custom grips, semi-integrated headsets, CNC machined aluminum chain wheels, custom-matched valve caps, saddlebags and embossed saddle covers; these are just some of the details that make Felt cruisers the best. When you step over a Felt cruiser it will be something special. It is no wonder so many major brands have come to Felt to build custom cruisers: New Belgium Brewing, Hurley, Surf City USA, Hot Wheels, Troy Lee Designs, Chico State University and many more.
Whether you choose one of our single or multi-speeds; 24”, 26”, or 29” wheels; men’s or women’s; themed or not, a Felt cruiser is guaranteed to make every ride an adventure and every window-check another reason to smile.
From the knobby skinwall tires, to the vinyl padset, to the racing green paint, the Rail is the Cruiser adaptation of a 1980’s BMX racer. Built with oversized 29” wheels, the Rail’s surefooted performance and ride comfort will make any outing a blast. Cro-Mo cranks and an aluminum wheelset complete this Cruiser build – 80&rs...
The Burner pays homage to the pioneers of mountain biking, incorporating the look of the first mountain bikes with contemporary refinements and technology. The result is a one of a kind cruiser. The Burner uses a high quality Cantilever aluminum that saves weight and improves ride quality. Plus, the massive 29” tires wrapped in aggressive knob...