Five Bikes, Some Skates and a Ski Boat for the Highway

The Best Stuff staff has picked some of its favorite wheeled wonders.


Kona Blast Mountain Bike
This lightweight aluminum mountain bike features a Shimano 24 speed drive train, an RST suspension fork to smooth out the bumps, Kona¹s famous sloping top tube design for better handling and more stand-over height in the cockpit. Best of all, the Blast delivers the performance of a lightweight cross-country bike at a price designed to take the shock out of the experience. $480 (www.konaworld.com, 800-KONA USA)



Hammacher Schlemmer Chainless 7-speed Bicycle
Chainless bicycles are much safer and more reliable than standard bicycles because there is no possibility of the chain skipping off the rear and locking the pedals, or pants legs or shoestrings getting caught up in the chains. An ideal choice for cruisers or city commuters, chainless bicycles are shaft driven: the pedals spin the internal shaft mechanism, which in turn powers the back wheel. Comes with a rack. Minimal assembly. Available in Men or Women's. $550 (www.hammacher.com)



GT Jetstream 21-speed Streamline
Comfort bike. The sweptback "Comfort Cruise" geometry and suspension fork make riding it a pure pleasure and the styling makes it a classic for any era. The frame is an aluminum-alloy work of art and the Pro Max adjustable stem means more adjustability and comfort. It also features a seat shock and Gripshift shifters, 21 speeds. $460 (800-RIDE-A-GT, www.gtbicycles.com)



Dyno Taboo Tiki
This jungle green, artist designed cruiser bike is equipped with a glowing tiki headlight and Von Franco Tiki Artwork. $445 (800-RIDE-A-GT, www.vonfranco.com)



Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe Seven
Baby Boomers will have one nostalgic ride on this 7-speed two-wheeled time machine. $550 (800-SCHWINN, www.schwinn.com)



HYPNO In-line Skates
The wheels pop off easily converting the skates to shoes in a snap. Hypno is the brand for people looking for skates those closely imitate footwear. There are three different lines of boots (skates) for different lifestyles. The Breeze 2000, inspired by hiking enthusiasts, is designed for more rugged use and could easily pass as a pair of Timberlands. The Kick 2000, a fitness skate, features a women's specific shape and sole. The back part is narrower than the men's versions in order to accommodate women's narrower, more tapered feet. The Asphalt 30 is designed for those who use skates as a means of city transport, and will have you dressed for any occasion. Looking like a pair of Doc Martens, these skates are best suited for urban living. $200.(www.hypnoskates.com)



ZAPWORLD.COM PowerSki
Like a water-skier, an in-line skater holds onto two poles as the PowerSki tows them along at speeds of up to 15mph. $700. www.zapworld.com