This past year, Specialized collaborated with the Red Hook Criterium series to develop personalized bikes and gear for each edition of the race. Each design pays homage to a host city: Milan, Barcelona, London, and Brooklyn. Ready for some serious bike porn? Scroll down.

Specialized Redhook Crit Milano Art Track Bike

The Italian designer Ettore Sottsass was the inspiration for Erik's Milan Red Hook Crit bike.​

Milano

First up, the Milan edition. This bike was designed by Erik Nohlen, who was the mind behind many of Specialized's new adventure oriented projects. His notable achievements include bikes like the AWOL and completely revamped Sequoia.

Specialized Redhook Crit Milano Art Track Bike

Bars.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Milano Art Track Bike

Seatpost.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Milano Art Track Bike

Details.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Milano Art Track Bike

Go fast ball.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Milano Art Track Bike

#CritLife​

To learn more about Erik and his inspiration for the bike, check out this video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-l7q40J8c

Continue to page 2 to see more amazing Red Hook Crit bikes »


Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Brian "Swiz" Szykowny drew inspiration from three different camo patterns, Spanish artist Gaudi, and Sun Tsu'z "The Art of War" for this Barcelona themed bike.​

Barcelona - Brian "Swiz" Szykowny

Brian Szykowny is perhaps best known by the nickname Swiz. He's an industrial designer at Specialized by day, but has also created some of the most popular bikes on Instagram. For this Barcelona-themed project, he drew on different military camo patterns, Spanish artist Gaudi, and Sun Tzu.

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Matching bar and stem.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Another beautiful angle.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Of course the headset cap matches.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Does this bike remind you of a sprinkled donut?​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Go fast wheels.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Seatpost.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

It's the little details.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

The artist's signature.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Barcelona Art Track Bikes Brian Swiz Szykowny

Dropouts.​

To learn more about Swiz and his inspiration for the bike, check out this video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9m1rW8Ovtc

Continue to page 3 to see more Red Hook Crit bikes »


Specialized Redhook Crit London Art Track Bikes Jon Takao

For this London inspired track bike, Jon Takao pulled inspiration from Buckingham Palace.​

London - Jon Takao

Jon Takao works in the Specialized footwear division as an industrial designer. For this London edition track bike, he pulled inspiration from the gates of Buckingham Palace. Jon also pulled elements from the Queen's guard in Alice of Wonderland. And while it's not obvious in the photos, that's real gold leaf on those faux lugs.

Specialized Redhook Crit London Art Track Bikes Jon Takao

If you hit the bike with flash photography, these intricate pinstripes light up.​

Specialized Redhook Crit London Art Track Bikes Jon Takao

Royal flush.​

Specialized Redhook Crit London Art Track Bikes Jon Takao

Since 1974.​

Specialized Redhook Crit London Art Track Bikes Jon Takao

Fancy as F#*k.​

To learn more about Jon and his inspiration for the bike, check out this video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6iUmjit3gc

Continue to page 4 to see the last custom Red Hook Crit bike »


Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

McKenzie Sampson drew on inspiration from street art and graffiti for this Brooklyn themed bike.​

Brooklyn - McKenzie Sampson

McKenzie Sampson is an apparel and technical graphics designer at Specialized. His inspiration for this Brooklyn themed bike came from street art and graffiti. The entire thing is hand drawn.

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

Ride or Fly.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

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Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

No brakes.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

Reward.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

All work X play.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

Hustle Hard.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

Power!​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

Details.​

Specialized Redhook Crit Brooklyn Art Track Bikes McKenzie Sampson

Ouch.​

To learn more about McKenzie and his inspiration for the bike, check out this video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFx-Ew4pwno

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