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Object of Desire: Ducati Diavel Cromo Motorcycle
Maybe you thought you needed racing leathers or, worse, chaps. Or maybe you worried about looking like you belong in a Vin Diesel movie. But most likely, if you haven't drooled over and dreamed about a motorcycle, there's a simple reason: You haven't met the right mount. Ducati Diavel Cromo, ducati.com That changed for me when I laid eyes on Ducati's Diavel Cromo, which just made its first appearance on American soil at the New York International Motorcycle Show. The Diavel has become one of the company's hottest sellers since its introduction in 2010, and while the new Cromo has
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Everything You Need to Know About 3-D TV
How does it work? What happens if you don't wear the glasses? And why isn't the Super Bowl broadcast in 3-D? Tech maven Tobey Grumet answers these and other questions. Aviator-style 3-D glasses by Gucci. How does 3-D TV work? All 3-D TVs are also regular old 2-D TVs—with a feature designed to recognize 3-D content and automatically switch to that mode. The two most popular (and affordable) types for large-screen TVs are generically known as Active and Passive, which simply refer to how the 3-D effect is created. Active glasses use liquid-crystal shutters (and batteries) that rapidly sync each
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Burn Notice
Cycling is one of the best ways to burn calories. Here's how an intense hour of riding stacks up with other fat-blasting sports. Surfing: 239 Dancing: 358 Basketball: 636 Martial Arts: 795 Running: 915 Cycling: 955 The Healthier Energy Booster It's time to try GoGo SqueeZ, a 3.2-ounce pouch of applesauce that is free of gluten, artificial flavors, and refined sugar. It's as good as having an apple in your pocket without actually having to pedal with an apple in your pocket, and it will zap post-workout fatigue. $20 for 12; gogosqueez.com Also on Details.com The Stylish Man's Guide
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Why You Need to Get an Expert Bike Fitting
Forget the aesthetics of fashion: In cycling a bespoke fitting prevents injury—to your back, ankles, knees, and hips. "Cycling is a repetitive motion," says Zane Castro, a fit specialist at Jack & Adam's Bicycles in Austin. "If you practice poor movements, you can injure yourself quickly." Many shops now staff exercise scientists who help cyclists improve biomechanics by straightening the alignment of their feet, knees, and hips to fully harness the body's potential. Premium fit sessions ($150 to $300) usually begin with body measurements and progress to an on-bike analysis complete with video. "People have a difficult time self-diagnosing—that's
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The Stylish Man's Guide to Cyclingwear
Between the Lycra and the logos, cycling apparel can look like a Nascar version of Jazzercise tights. But clothiers like London-based Rapha are taking a more tasteful, minimal approach. The company's iconic Classic Jersey ($206; rapha.cc), a simple black short-sleeved top with a white stripe on its left sleeve, is made of Sportwool, a 60-40 blend of polyester and non-itching merino wool that wicks away moisture. Then there's a jacket ($660), designed in collaboration with Savile Row tailor Timothy Everest, that allows bike commuters to arrive at the office in style without the burden of carrying an extra suit jacket.
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Best of the Week: Plaids, Beirut, and The Global Hit Parade
Head Porter Plus' Fall/Winter Collection Has Us Thinking Plaid Again—American staples turned on their heads by the Japanese brand. The Master of Wearable Sculpture Comes to New York—Nick Cave (the American sculptor/performance artist, not the Aussie rocker/writer) crafts vibrant "soundsuits" from flea-market finds. From the DETAILS Editors: Upgrade Your Kitchen—High-design items for your drawers and cupboards. The Craft of Fashion: The Boys from Shipley & Halmos on Their Favorite Pieces from their Fall Collection—The designers explain why they love, and will wear, their sharp peacoat. Album of the Week: Beirut's The Rip Tide (Download a Free Track)—Multi-instrumentalist Zach Condon
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5 Sports Headphones That Go the Distance
Listening to music through your basic hard-plastic earbuds may be tolerable during your commute, but wearing them while working out is an exercise in frustration. Sweat and motion don't mix with the earpieces. Thankfully, new headphones designed specifically for active lifestyles—and in particular for fitness—are now proving their merit. Featuring sweatproof, stay-in-place designs, high-quality sound reproduction, and a host of conveniences such as microphones and remotes, these headphones will take your workout to the next level. 1. Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth Headphones Motorola's solution to the problem of earbuds getting jerked from your ears: Make them cordless. The S10-HDs are
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The Coolest Running Shirt
New Balance Icefil Short Sleeve $38, newbalance.com The Icefil is formulated to reflect UV rays (consider how hot you get in a black T-shirt versus a white one). Then, for an added chill, New Balance treated the fabric with Xylitol, a sugar alcohol usually found in minty-fresh gum and toothpaste, which creates a cooling sensation that's triggered by sweat. Think of it as an Altoid for your body. —By Natalie Gingerich Also on Details.com The Best Lightweight Running Shoes The Best Personal Digital Trainers Upgrade Your Gym Bag
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Sean Sullivan of The Impossible Cool on Jack Dempsey, One Tough Style Icon
Jack Dempsey, World Heavyweight Champion from 1919 to 1926 with 61 wins (50 by KO)—he existed in a time when men still stood up as a lady entered the room and showboating was better left in the casino. In these six photos, Dempsey shows that classic men's style can be as simple as well-shined shoes, a proper Borsalino, and a respect for the double-breasted dinner jacket. Happiness is a well-stocked travel bag. A brawny cardigan It's fine if someone shows up to the party with the same thing on as you, just as long as you wear it better--or if
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Were You Punked by Muhammad Ali in the 70s?
Imagine you're in fifth grade. Your teacher asks you to write an essay about what you'd say to Muhammad Ali, a heavyweight champion who's recently defeated the legendary Joe Frazier. Suddenly, a man who entered your classroom dressed as a janitor strips down to his shorts, and begins shouting about how he's the greatest boxer of all time and is going to beat the current champ, George Foreman. That actually happened. It was part of an episode of Candid Camera, and now British television producers are trying to track down the kids in the classroom as part of a special
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The Daily Details Continues
