Urban Velo just released issue 13 online. The cover story is about Monster Track X. This paired with the usual UV content makes for a great read. Well done guys!

Remember, ask your local bike shop to carry the publication. It's free!

It's raining all weekend. I'm bummed. To compensate, I tried to ride as much as possible today, including this ledge gap I've been meaning to film. Remember, it's all about having fun and pushing your limits!

... and fuck the rain!

Jeff Underwood, owner of Continuum Cycles in the East Village has an interview up on Gothamist. Gothamist, with their typical cynical and snarky postings about cyclists was the last place I'd expect to see a bike shop and owner profiled. It's a good interview, so head over and check it out!

Ledge Gap from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Here's a video from the gap I was doing last night.

Previously:
Gappy Gap

Head over to the Bootleg Blog to see who finally got their prize for 1st place at last year's Bicycle Film Festival contest. All I have to say is, if he kills it on this bike like he kills it on other bikes, people better watch out! Heard he won sprints at Water St. Sessions last night too!

Masssssive! Mishka keeps its stronghold over the best fucking dubstep producers with their latest Keep Watch mixtape. This time they harnessed the absolutely mind blowing power of Plastician!

BOOOOOM

Previously:
Mishka Presents Keep Watch 7
Keep Watch 6
Keep Watch 3

Now have Bootleg Sessions profiles up. Chris and Jeremiah both have improved so much in the past few months and are now on the roster for Bootleg Sessions 3.

Jeremiah briefly touches on the HOLD FAST project he's been working on. It's been awesome being a part of the process and I can't wait for it to launch!

Today kicks off Bike Month NYC. All of the events are on the May Bike Month NYC 2009 website. Make sure you catch some of the events near you!

And don't forget the 3rd Ward Green Bikes Birthday Block Party!

I've been on the hunt for some Campy 36h Record Pista hubs for some time now. Most that pop up on ebay usually go for way more than I'm willing to pay. These however were NOS, came with the original packaging and were the right price.

I can finally build the wheelset I want for my Merckx.

Really like this pic from Kyoichi's Flickr set of Shiba Friday. Nice stuff. Sorry, I had to try to remove some of the noise though!

Finally got the Cream City built up to where I want it. Put some Mavic bullhorns on it, new wheels and it's ready to roll.

Big thanks to Miguel at Affinity for always doing a bang-up job on my wheels. I wanted something strong on the back, since that's where most the abuse will land, so I went with a Deep V laced 4x to a Profile fixed / fixed hub and a Velocity Aero on the front for a lower profile.

And thanks to Jeff at Continuum for giving me such an awesome deal on the Mavic bars!

You can find a few more pics here.

Previously:
Milwaukee Cream City
Cream City

Some people like to blast out on companies for "knocking-off" older-styled bicycle components. I for one welcome it. Let's look at it realistically people, Campagnolo made the first Nuovo Record rings with a double band. Years later, Sugino released the Mighty ring. Same with Campy hubs. Almost everything that was first Italian was later copied by the Japanese companies. Then, when the Italian companies went the tech route, Japanese tradition made these components better, improving on them for years.

Now, with the popularity of track bikes, people want those classic-looking components but don't have the money to buy the old vintage pieces. Whereas most of the cycling world has gone the Carbon / gram weight weenie approach, a few companies are re-issuing their classic designs. San Marco for one, has reissued their Concor. Cinelli has reissued the Unicanitor, but Campagnolo will never reissue their older models. Why? I don't know. Some people even take the effort to photoshop the modern Campy lines into the popular and highly sought-after Corsa line... Hell, I'm convinced! Levis continues to make their older models, step it up Campy!

But for one, I won't blast-on companies meeting this demand! Hell, I love my Grunge saddle Turbo / Concor knockoff. It's replaceable.

For instance, the new Starfuckers rings look nice. CNC Milled front and back ring with drillium holes. Very classy!

Previously:
Starf*ckers Saddles?
Reissue Don't Rape
Concor Returns

Bootleg Sessions v.3 -- Full Trailer from Ride/Relax Productions on Vimeo.

Wooo hooooo!

The best Bootleg Sessions yet!

Preorder here!

The Trilly Philly crew is back at it. Tom's wrist is getting better and as you can see, Tony's shirt is coming off again.

Great pics Tony and yes, may the Delco Sledge Hammers ride on!

When I saw Book of Black Earth last month, TJ and I were talking about music when he let it slip that Fenriz was doing a mixtape for Actual Pain. Well, here it is and here's a lil something from the man himself:

Fenriz, April 30th

“Every time I heard this “Total Eclipse” by Alan Parsons, I thought “I gotta use this in a mix, it’s got that perfect space Odyssey 2001 vibe, kinda like the long version of the intro to Celtic Frost’s “Into the Crypts of Rays”. It’s cold.

So I go from cold to beautiful but still lo fi sad/melancholic on the “Without Reason” track from Pegase. One of the best songs I heard last year. To tie it up to Christian Death, I needed a middle song, a bridge. and I found that in “Nowa Aleksandira” by Siekiera, like is it punk, is it new wave, is it goth…and the tempo works well with the previous Pegase track..and so comes the Romeo’s Distress, long time favourite of mine since I discovered it in the 80s, a DJ favourite of both me and Einar from INFERNÖ/BEYOND DAWN, VIRUS etc. The whole album is a scorcher.

Then since the tape should only be 30 minutes long, I needed a short link to something more metal, and after Christian Death I’d have to go with Septic Death or Rudimentary Peni, i thought. I got that rudi-track from a fellow music freak from Australia (hi Andrew) and that track is so instant. Before the behemoth of “Sight of the Wise” with Sacrilege. Everyone plays their 1st album, I usually go on about the 2nd one as the rifforama on it is priceless – it was hard to get into as a kid but that album is the gift that keeps on giving. I get totally lost in it. Then to just continue the WHAT IS IT style, i blast the first track of the Sindrome demo from 87/88, this was the vocalist of Chicago gods Devastation’s new band, and one of the most professional demos of the 80s. I’ve been playing it for 21 years straight!

So, as a weird break and link to both the eerie intro AND the organ on the before mentioned Sacrilege track, I shoot in one heavy psalm that a master DJ here in Oslo burnt me, totally obscure vinyl oldie… and it continues with the intro to the recently discovered “At the Mountains of Madness” by Blackfeather, thanks to Peter in Wolf 359 for showing me that shocker from 1971.

SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE, FENRIZ, APRIL 2009”

Download the mix here

Send pics my way people!

Ku. Jewelry is a small company based in Brooklyn. They started making bike-related pieces in 2007 and are still going strong. Check out their blog here and their site here.

The chainring bolt ear rings are amazing!

Really great work. Great to see artists still thriving in Brooklyn!

I would wear this. Totally. Subtle detail with the World Champ stripe on the under bill. New Era Japan used the Umpire Cap shell for good reason. The cap will be washable without losing shape and also fit under a helmet if so desired. Nicely done!

More details here.

The Fader TV takes you on a tour of Jimbo's Bike Shop, a concept shop opened by Jack Spade and Landmark Bicycles earlier this year.

Via Fader TV Blog

Now, even world champions can wear their summertime shorts in style! Real Mad Hectic just released their new spring and summer line for 2009. This piece stuck out from the rest, for obvious reasons. The Japanese love their world champ stripes this year!

In stock now at DQM

So I've been meaning to post this for a few weeks but just never got around to it. Two weeks ago, Morgan, the guy who cased the 16 set in Vancouver was visiting NYC. He brought with him a few prints from Travis Jutson.

This one in particular is really great. The digital image doesn't do the printed version justice. Thanks man!

Kenny Scharf's graphics on the Livestrong series Trek TTX has gotta be one of the best collaborative bike frames to date. Something about it reminds me of the old World Industries graphics. Ying and Yang, water vs. fire, etc. I refuse to post the Shepard Fairey one. It's hideous.

via Supertouchart

You gotta hand it to Phil Wood. Not only do they make some of the most sought-after track hubs on the market, they have managed to continuously make their hubs in the US. Even in the horrible economy, the people at Phil Wood are moving forward.

I'm not usually one to get all hyped up on limited bike parts but these hubs look pretty nuts. I had a set of Bayliss Wiley hubs on my Higgins Path Racer and have always loved the old 1950's hub designs. Large, weight-reducing holes cut in the flanges just make a hub look extra sexy. Now I'm not so sure these hubs are as light as the Wiley hubs, but they sure do look pretty.

Affinity got in a few sets of silver and purple last week. I snapped a quick pic after picking up a wheelset. Excuse my fingerprints.

See, I dig this kind of stuff. Jeff at All-City has made a bike cap that references the vernacular slang in Minnesota.

Head on over to the All-City blog for more images and information. The caps are on their way over from Italy as we speak!

Zach from Trackstar got a date with Jennifer Love Hewitt! Well, not really, but he is in the same paper-space as her. Close enough. Maxim is known for covers showcasing young Hollywood babes in revealing clothing. Although I think technically, Zach is wearing less clothing. Or at least more revealing clothing.

Click the image to see his snuggle berries!

Via Laekhouse Via Hardcourt Bike Polo

Streetwear style blog Hypebeast and German shoe shop Solebox worked with Adidas and a well-known bicycle manufacturer on a project they're calling "the Complete Ride".

Keep Watch over at Hypebeast for future developments. I've seen a special preview and it's looking pretty good so far! I'm mostly wondering how stiff the soles are and whether or not that perforated toebox will hold up to daily riding.

Can't wait to see more images.

Macaframa has re-upped their blog with a new layout, updated rider bios and a preorder page. Head over now and place your order for the limited-edition 2 disk set!

Unicanitor + NRecord pantographed post

One of my new favorite blogs is Velosniper, a blog that tracks beautifully rare bicycles and components on eBay.

Pantographed Cinelli 1a stem

Why do I like looking at it? For gems like this 1972 Colnago Super. In my size...

Nuovo Record Drillium

Complete 1972 Nuovo Record Colnago Super with Cinelli Regina

Stunning bike that didn't meet the reserve at a staggering $3,920

Good job guys!

Eric Puckett Houston Fixed from Osker Koronado on Vimeo.

Great video from Houston Fixed. Great riding. Solid tricks.

I could go on with 2-word sentences, but just watch this video!

F.O.A.D. Brakeless for life.

Juliet from Hell Yeah! / Charge bikes, everyone's favorite fixed gear hesher just got some new shirts in. Mark Skulls is the artist behind the shirts and they came out really rad. If you wanna grab one, head over to the Hell Yeah shop.

Blackshaw - Frazier Edit 1 from tbm on Vimeo.

I know it's hard to post another video after two bangers yesterday, but this edit has a different kinda flow to it!

Enjoy.

Via 407fixedgear.com

A new user-submitted bicycle gallery website has just been launched. Based in Oz, Boutique Cycles not only shows fixed gears, but also gems like this Chrome Kuwahara. Beauty!

Head on over and submit that special bike of yours.

Lookin good guys!

Germany-based Bagjack has collaborated with New York Hat Company on a rather minimal take on the popular messenger bag model. The bags are also designed around a series of cycling hats.

via Hynm

44:16 is the gearing I ride on my Milwaukee Bruiser and it's a pretty good city gear. 4416 is a new blog hailing from the UK. Focusing on bicycle adventures and design, their site is attempting to add another perspective on the UK's cycling scene.

Keep Watch on their updates of local events and events to follow.

I'm sure Burd's love of Adidas is going to force him to buy a pair of these when they come out. Hypebeast just released another preview of their forthcoming project with Adidas, now entitled the Zeitfrei.

Below is a description:

We’re pretty sure the last round of teasers left enough information to narrow down our upcoming project with Solebox involving none other than the legendary 3 Stripes, adidas. Officially dubbed the Zeitfrei as a reference to founder Adi Dassler’s philosophy of helping athletes achieve their performance goals, the shoe’s inspirations lie in the world of fixed gear riding. Perforated panels throughout the shoe as well as heel mesh feature 3M hits below the surface as well as reflective stripe across the midsole. Unlike traditional vulcanized shoes, the whole outsole is placed on top of the foxing band for enhanced support unlike conventional vulcanized models. A neoprene tongue pocket allows you to safely conceal your laces. More information regarding availability as well as the final piece of the puzzle will become showcased in the coming weeks.

Previously:
The Complete Ride

Fonseca's Shitty Leftover Footage from FonsecaFilms on Vimeo.

Chris Fonseca just put a lil sumpin sumpin together of himself. Got some smooth style for being such a big dude. Ups man!

Wilis made me a pretty rad birthday present this year. I usually don't make a big deal about that time every year, so I don't ever expect anything from anyone. Needless to say, I was pretty impressed with this canvas and am stoked to have it.

Thanks man!

Big-ass tires, deep rims. Looks like the 1890's fixed gear rider and the 2009 fixed gear rider have something in common.

Thanks Rob!

Last time I was in DQM, Dave rolled in with some samples of a new work-wear shirt they were releasing. He set them down on the counter and Kyle said "So what's up?"

Dave replied "I need a beer, or 3"

It was 1pm.

These guys take their beer seriously... Serious enough to make a branded stein.

Cheers to you!

Tony with a massive gap off the kicker. Cleared it by over a foot too.

Tom with a 3 tap off the kicker. Even with a broken wrist, he's still better than anyone. I'm guessing the pic got flipped somehow?

Glad to see the Water St. Sessions gaining momentum. Looks like an awesome spot to ride, even on the nasty, rainy nights we've been having in the North East. What is this? Seattle weather? ENOUGH!

Pics by Garrison!

Previously:
Water St. Sessions
Philly's Also Starting Something...

I'm sure everyone knows the Giro D' Italia begins in less than 8 hours. Who's playing hookie tomorrow to eat a bagel, drink a coffee and watch the team time trial?

Not me. Oh well...

Check out the latest posting over at Metal Inquisition for the greatest cross-cultural analogy ever! Well done chaps, well done.

Since I have shown multiple pics of Tony with his shirt off, I figured it was ok to show half naked girls.

I have no idea what this is about. All I know is that the set is tagged with "Nike" "Bicycle" "Girls" "Sexy".

Maybe it's from a sexy Nike bicycle girls ad or something? Anyway, have a great Friday.

Via chicksandbikes and make sure you check the rest of the set out here.

Previously:
Death Pedal Paris!
Death Pedal X FRSH
Death Pedal pt. 2
Death Pedal

Looks like an awesome time. A ton of events, sponsors and hopefully a bunch of kids will show up. Fonseca will also be previewing the "No Cassettes" video.

Rumble in the Jungle Alley Cat Race Pre Show Video/No Cassettes Sneak Peak from FonsecaFilms on Vimeo.

Previously:
Film-maker Being Filmed
No Cassettes and Tom Mosher
Nice Line from Fonseca Films
New Fonseca Edit
Broakland Tradeshow Edit
No Cassettes Mix Tape

This weekend brings the 5th-annual Bicycle Fetish Day. Last year was a great time and my fingers are crossed that the weather will hold out.

The City Reliquary Museum & Civic Organization is proud to present
The 5th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day
This Saturday, May 9th 2009 from 12-6PM
On Havemeyer St. Btw. Grand St. & Metropolitan Ave.
In Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, NYC

If you're coming from the City, here's the location. It's in the middle of Williamsburg on one of the most scenic blocks in the area.

Previously;
Bicycle Fetish Day 4

I know everyone's into riding in Vans but for me, I've found their flimsy soles and thin toe-boxes to be a pain. Literally. I've had my feet bruised from riding in them before and people here in NY have developed tendinitis in the tops of their feet. The kinds of strain people develop from wearing shoes with inappropriate support in most athletic circumstances.

About 6 months ago, I sprained my ankle. Once it got better, I starting riding in Nike SB mids. SB is Nike's skateboarding line. The shoes have more padding, a stiffer insole and more commonly now, Kevlar toeboxes to reduce wear. I don't want you to think I'm getting paid by Nike to say this. I'm well aware of the issues people have with the company, so just know this; pretty much any shoe directed at skateboarding with a vulcanized / EVA sole / outsole will be stiffer than a gum sole. Multiple brands address those issues. This stiffness is crucial in a riding shoe.

I'm in love with them. My feet have never been sore, they fit in a variety of foot retention systems and I've got ample ankle support. I know not everyone is into the mid basketball shoe look, which is why I'm posting about the SB Veloce [hmmmm where do I know that word from?].

They're Nike's new spin on their older Air Max shoes turned into the SB brand. They have the stiffest sole I've ever felt in a Nike, Kevlar sides, a meshed tongue for breathability and a leather toebox.

I think I found my ideal summer shoe.

They're available at CCS now in four colorways; black and white, gray and neon green, turqoise and black, red white and black.

Pics via Flatspot and CCS.

I got an email from the guys at Skitch regarding the cancellation of the Revival tour. Read up below:

Due to many unforeseen circumstances we have had to make the difficult decision of canceling this months Revival tour. We would like to stress that this does not mean in any way that we are canceling the video. Production will still continue and it is still our goal to put out one of the best fixed gear dvd’s of all time.

The Revival

Guys, if you wanna still roll though NYC sometime this summer, may I suggest coming for the Bicycle Film Festival?

From what I can tell, this guy Toku rides hard. He's always making appearances on Sexy Sushi's Flickr riding his neon BMW.

These two recent uploads, in grainy black and white are tell tale signs of the riding that's going on today.

Great shots man!

If you're free from June 25th through August 21st, love touring and are aching to ride from NYC to LA, then this is for you! The Bicycle Film Festival and 42 Below Vodka are seeking 42 cyclists to do just that!

Oh yeah, read the fine print at the bottom... Getting paid to ride your bike for two months. Sounds awesome.

While some companies are re-issuing and re-branding older pedal models, White Industries approached the 'urban pedal' market with a fresh new look. They look wider than the GR-9s and come in two colors.

Big thanks to Kyle at Tracko for taking the time to put these photos together. He always does a bang-up job at these product reviews.

I agree, make them accept doubles please!

Be sure to keep watch on the GOrilla blog for more updates as ya boy travels through the EU shredding his new GOrilla frame!

Big ups man!

Outta Vancouver.

Thanks Travis!

Last Saturday brought around the 5th Annual Bicycle Fetish Day. It was a lovely day, beautiful weather, great people, pretty bikes and a lot of fun. I didn't have my camera because on days like that, I like to travel light. Luckily Mike Short, aka Shortonbrains took some great pics. Check out the choice ones above and more on his Flickr stream!

A ton of fun!

Previously:
Bicycle Fetish Day 2009

Even though I don't have a new iPod touch, or an iPhone, these new apps as pointed out by Ruedatropical seem like they'd come in handy for those of you who enjoy mapping your routes:

Bike Power
iMap my Ride
Cychosis

... and while you're over there, be sure to check out his newly completed Waterford 650b Conversion.

Beautiful!

Wow. I can't even begin to imagine the cost per square foot of this insane build-out for Bastard by StudioMetrico.

Amazing. Beautiful details and the store looks MASSIVE!

Check out the whole design process, construction process and final product over at Arch Daily.

Previously:
And for Those Who are Still in Wintertime...

I'll be there! For details of the weekend events, head over to the Scorchers blog.

Text by Give & Take

Give & Take, Inc. Tampa FL's cycling and apparel boutique is bringing an HD premier and DVD release of MACAFRAMA to the Tampa Bay area. This high-definition film, directed by Colin Arlen and Colby Elrick, features in-depth view of track bike culture on the streets of San Francisco, CA. The DVD release premier is made possible with the effort of Give & Take and its owners, as well as several sponsors including Cadence Apparel, Profile Racing, R.E.Load bags, American Classic, and Hufnagel Cycles.

The premier is being held at Give & Take's street-level retail store on Friday, May 15th, 2009 at 8:30PM and is being shown with no admission fee. After premier festivities are taking place at Czar Vodka Bar in Ybor City, with drink specials and continued screening of the film throughout the night.

For more information, please contact:

Give & Take, Inc.
101 N. 12th Street #101
Tampa, FL 33602

As a continuation of the previews for their new collaboration entitled, "The Complete Ride", Hypebeast has released more information today.

Looks like they're doing collaboration bikes with Bianchi. A D2 Pista and a Bianchi Pista have been matched to the colorways of the sneakers Solebox and Hypebeast worked on with Adidas.

Here's the information from Hypebeast's post:

With the previews of the Hypebeast | Solebox x adidas “The Complete Ride” Zeitfrei behind us, here’s the final piece to the project which ties together the whole Zeitfrei concept as Bianchi participates with two special offerings. Both bikes are inspired by their respective sneaker colorways as well as taking different routes in execution. The Solebox version based on the Bianchi CroMo steel Pista (which resembles the company’s 2010 flathandle Pista offering) is of a more timeless nature while the Hypebeast version is based on the Pista butted Aluminum frame and features modern and contemporary design with a more performance driven aesthetic. Following the completion of “The Complete Ride” project, they will be showcased through various Bianchi mediums before ultimately being auctioned off for charity.

Hypebeast x adidas x Bianchi
Frame: Bianchi Pista butted Aluminium
Fork: Oval carbon
Stem: RC Alloy
Handlebars: RC Carbon drop bar
Crankset: FSA Carbon Track 49 t.
Chain: KMC Z610H Silver
Sprocket: 16 t.
Wheels: Vision Track Carbon
Tires: Vittoria Pista
Seatpost: RC Carbon
Saddle: Fizik Aliante
Pedals: MKS Track with clips and straps

Previously:
Complete Ride Zeitfrei Preview
The Complete Ride

Affinity just got a new facelift last weekend. Rimx came in and painted a huge mural. He started Thursday night and it took him until the wee hours of the morning to finish it.

Came out dope. Swing by the shop to check it out!

They should be getting in another addition to the shop soon. Something I helped them out on.

Outlier does it again. Read up on their newly released Tropical Wool Cap.

Earlier this spring, biking on the edges of Brooklyn we stumbled on an incredible stash of surplus tropical wool suiting. Never ones to let things go to waste, we snatched it up and turned it into the OUTLIER Tropical Wool Caps. Tropical wools are nothing like the heavy ichy stuff you think of when you think wool. These are the same fabrics that you'll find in a $3000 summer suit and they make for a midweight cap with a fantastic look, fit and feel. Lets hope we can keep finding more of this stuff!

The OUTLIER Tropical Wool Cap is made in collaboration with our friend and master milliner Victor Osborne and designed with the highest attention to detail. We started with Italian tropical wool suiting, known as the finest cloth in the world and graded in terms of a Super number. The higher the number, the finer the wool. These caps are all made from Super 80s or better, which means they will have similar performance qualities to our premium merinos. Perfect for riding across town and still looking refined and sophisticated on your next date.

The Super 80s are available in black and navy for $75.
The Highgrades are available in a dark blue nailhead and a light gray/blue for $90.

Fit wise, a small is 21.5 inches naturally and stretches to 22.5. A medium is 22.5 inches naturally and stretches to 23.5. A large is 23.5 inches naturally and stretches to 24.5. A traditional look with a modified four panel construction, fully lined and made in New York City for style and quality.

The Life of Tom #01 / Death Pedal Paris 1st ! from Thomas Prudon on Vimeo.

Death Pedal made a video showcasing the Paris premier. Some goldsprints action and overall, just a good time. Came out great guys, congrats!

pic by johnnystiles

Wow. You've gotta be kidding. 37 riders? Incredible! And to think it all started only 2 years ago.

Tyler Johnson - Seattle
Yama - Osaka
Yu - Osaka
Kango - Osaka
Mike Carney - Mpls
Anthony Veblen - Mpls
Bob Garzon - Mpls
Bradley Kayne - Mpls
Jeff Frane - Mpls
Jesse Hilliard - Mpls
Burd Phillips - Indpls
Shawn Wolf - Indpls
Kyle Kelley - L.A. (filmed in Indpls)
Tom Mosher - Toronto
Chris Clappe - Seattle
Zach Hoffner - Seattle
Andrew Allender - Seattle
Tanner Monmaney - Honolulu
Justin Taylor - San Marcos, TX
Sam Miller - Vancouver
Sam Allgood - Salt Lake City
Tony Fast - Philly
John Prolly Watson - NYC
Tom LaMarche - Philly
Dre Reyes - Singapore
Oscar Khan - London
Chris Celia - London
Gus Mallet - London
Juliet Elliot - London
Mikey Meek - London
Andy Ellis - London
Odge Wong - London
Ted James - London
Jason Smith - Bloomington, IN
Jeremiah Jones - NYC
Chris Wielk - NYC
Nate Gogol - NYC

via the Bootleg Blog

Volume's got a pic of their splined spider for BMX cranks up on their Fixed site. I know it's an older pic, but I figured I'd wait to post it closer to the release date. Tom and I were talking about it a few months ago when Mosher posted a pic of it on Trick Track. It looks interesting for sure and after I broke the spindle on the Andels in only 2 weeks, I'm switching back to the SRAM Omniums.

If those break, then I'm gonna most likely ride BMX cranks. Profile has a shorter BB spindle in the works, to bring the q-factor closer to track cranks, which will be huge. One of the things I hate about BMX cranks on a fixed gear is the wide-ass q-factor. Call me picky, but i much prefer the narrow stance of a track crank. It's hard to get used to spinning with your feet two inches wider than they normally are.

Who knows, maybe it'll be addressed sooner than later! Especially at the rate the sport is progressing.

Freeman Transport's got a new project on the horizon. Entitled the Gravel Racer, this single speed touring bike comes in two models, the basic and the delux. The patinae on the fork is amazing. It looks like copper, but they used gun bluing and ferric browns to achieve the same rich coloration.

You can also purchase the waxed canvas and leather saddle bag for $75 from Freeman directly.

Text via Freeman Transport:

Nathaniel’s great-great-grandfather was an inventor during the Industrial Revolution. His contributions include many but perhaps his most controversial – the sites for the Colt .45.
In his honor we've built a bicycle with a finish similar to that gun, richly patinaed with gun bluing and ferric browns, sealed with tree wax and ready to age. It comes with or without couplings, stainless steel lugged rack, chain guard and fenders, and can be built fixed or coaster braked and is perfect for commuting or general transport.

Head over to Arkitip to see more shots of this beauty.

Wonka's been tearing up in Zurich. Check out the GOrilla blog for some updates including their shop opening, trip to Freitag and some riding shots.

For full-resolution, click the above image.

Previously:
Wonka in Europe!

Alex, in his Quest for G left for LA on Sunday to begin the program. Just in time for his departure, the Affinity crew hooked him up with their Kissena track frame. The aluminum track bike is a perfect track machine and suitable for street use as well.

They previewed the frame at Interbike this past year and it will be available for pre-order shortly! More details to follow through their site and I'll also post the updates. No idea on pricing at the moment, so keep watch.

If I'm not mistaken, the size shown is a large.

Previously:
Interbike 2000Hate

The maniacs over at Mishka released a few teaser pics of the Summer '09 line. Here they are, straight from the Bloglin. The Arik Roper and Daniel Mumford illustration on the Swamp Rot is one of my favorite shirts of theirs to date.

Today is shaping up nicely. I got free coffee from Gimme! for commuting to work by bike today (which I do anyway, everyday). But still, free iced coffee is always an added bonus. Which reminds me, it's bike month, so give your girlfriend (or boyfriend) the ride of their life!

Wonka EUROTRIP TEASER. from GORILLa Bicycles. on Vimeo.

5 Minutes with a digital camera... More to come! Some bangers in there for sure and I know you picked out that song too Wonka... hahaa

Via GOrilla Blog

Previously:
Watch out Zurich
Wonka in Europe!

Shiba Friday 5.8 from Fixy Life on Vimeo.

On Tuesday when I saw some of the submissions for the Bicycle Film Fest from Japan, I was commenting on how all their public squares are so smooth and perfect. Sometimes, NYC looks shitty as hell when compared to other citie's plazas worldwide.

Anyway, the weekly trick meet-up, Shiba Friday in Japan never ceases to bring some nice tricks. This video is from last week's session.

Enjoy!

Hypebeast sent me some new information on their collaborative efforts between themselves, Solebox, Adidas and Bianchi. Read up below!

To help usher in their all-new cycling-inspired footwear offering, the Zeitfrei, leading sportswear company Adidas has aligned itself with two well-known entities in the sneaker and street culture realm. Men's centric streetwear and fashioned-based website Hypebeast and popular Berlin-based sneaker boutique Solebox have both been brought on board to each design their very own version of the Zeitfrei. The shoes, which will debut later this month, include an added bonus with the inclusion of exclusive one-off complete show bikes on behalf of famed Italian bike company Bianchi, that match the aesthetics of each respective Zeitfrei design.

From a technical standpoint, the Zeitfrei features low-profile construction. Various technical elements have been incorporated into the shoe's design knowing full well the necessary traits that riders require every time they set out into the streets. The shoe's perforated upper allows for ventilation in addition to having a reflective layer beneath to allow for a minimalistic and subdued yet functional design, which can offer performance properties when required. The same reflective material is also seen ever so slightly hidden via mesh on the heel. Additional reflective materials are seen on the embossed heel logo and as a stripe around the foxing band. The laces can be neatly and safely tucked away into a neoprene pocket which also houses the logos for both Hypebeast and Solebox. In this particular release, the suede tongue features a laser-etched number to denote the shoe's particular place among the 100 total pairs produced. The outsole features two distinct treads while the forefoot design allows for improved pedal feel and grip. Rounding out the innovation is a design which offers the conventional look of vulcanized construction with the added rigidity and comfort of a cupsole. The relatively stiffer outsole of the Zeitfrei offers a good compromise between performance and everyday comfort and wearability.

With each partner releasing their own final product exclusively through their own mediums, the shoes will begin their release over a one week period starting on Saturday, May 23rd at Solebox (in-store only). Hypebeast (online only) will launch their version the following week on Friday, May 29th at http://store.hypebeast.com. As an added bonus, Solebox has included an SKS Solebox Air Champ Pro Air Pump with the sale of each pair of shoes. Hypebeast and their retail package includes a cycling cap, Cordura messenger bag and a carry-all sling bag. Only 50 pairs will be available for retail with another 50 pairs being sent to friends & family.

The special one of a kind Bianchi bicycles will be made available for showing throughout Bianchi outlets following the sale of the shoes. At the conclusion of the tour, the bikes will be auctioned off for charity.

Solebox x adidas "The Complete Ride" Zeitfrei Release Information
Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Time: 12:00 pm CEST
Location: Nuernberger Strasse 16, 10789 Berlin, DE
Price: €110 EUR
Sizes: US 8 - US 12 (full sizes only)
Includes: SKS Solebox Air Champ Pro Air Pump

Hypebeast x adidas "The Complete Ride" Zeitfrei Release Information
Date: Friday, May 29th, 2009
Time: 2 pm NYC | 11 am LA | 7 pm London | 8 pm Berlin | 2 am Hong Kong (Saturday the 30th)
Location: http://store.hypebeast.com
Price: $198 USD
Sizes: US 6.5, US 7 - US 12 (full sizes only)
Includes: Cycling Cap, Cordura Messenger Bag, Canvas Carry-All Bag

Once my pair of Adidas gets in the mail, I'll be doing a review on them for everyone. Looks like a promising project and the bikes look well thought out and built properly.

Previously:
The Complete Ride Bike Preview
Complete Ride Zeitfrei Preview
The Complete Ride

Milwaukee just got in the 48h Profile fix/fix hubs and some sweet Spank Tweet Tweet half-link chains for your Polo or Fixed Gear.

Pretty pretty!

Promo for the upcoming alleycat for the ladies.

This is what I'm talking about. Spot looks legit as hell. Man, I gotta make it out to SF soon.

Cyclezine.net has a great review on the new shop co-owned by Sarah Murder and Ian English, two notable cycling figures in the SF area. It shares the block with Mission skateboards which influences some of their stock. Aside from the obvious bike stock, the shop is littered with old-school bmx bits, skate parts, dvds, shoes and other things for you to drool over.

Thanks for the write-up and pics man!

Here's the new Bruiser prototype, prior to the head badge being polished.

My new frame just got coated with a special material used to coat knives. I believe it's similar to the Tungsten DLC coating. The whole frame is coated, inside and out! In durability tests, the coating has outlived the knife itself. Pretty burly shit!

Should be here next week and the productions models shortly after!

Ed Wonka Spring Edit from hfwido on Vimeo.

More Wonka! The chainring stall to pop-up is massive.

More Aphex Twin! Torey, you couldn't drop Windowlicker on us? SHAME.

Now, I used to be really into Four Tet when I first moved to NYC. His music kinda hit a soft spot with me. I feel the same way about Burial as well currently. For the most part, the rest of the Dubstep universe also admires Burial's music regardless of the cloak of anonymity he wore during his first two LPs.

Recently he came out to the world and revealed his identity. Now the young 4x4 / Dubstep / Garage producer has teamed up with Kieren Hebden, aka Four Tet on a 12" that lacks any cover art, information or track listings. So far 2 tracks have been floating around. Check them out below. As far as I'm concerned, Wolf Club is the weaker of the two.

Burial/Four Tet: "Moth"

The less-successful track, Wolf Club seems to collide the two artist's styles together like a mash-up rather than allowing each of their influences to create a new sound.

Burial/Four Tet: "Wolf Club"

Grab the EP here

Previously:
Burial Revealed!
Burial "Raver"
Burial Interview
Burial Untrue

Go bigger!

Via. Hardcourt Bike Polo

...got swagger

Water St. Sessions blowing up!

Pics via Garrison

Previously:
Water St. Sessions Going Off!
Water St. Sessions

Speechless...

See more shots at the Ellis Cycles blog.

Rumble In The Jungle from FonsecaFilms on Vimeo.

Some bangers in there for sure. I thought someone hit the wallride?

Previously:
Rumble in the Jungle

This bad boy just came back from the painters. Looks incredible. I wanted some flash, but only on the fork. A neon yellow bike would be too much, but the fork will get dirty, covered with stickers, chip and still look insane at dusk.

The Tungsten DLC coating looks amazing too!

Previously:
Bruiser Preview

alohaFIXED X Tanner Monmaney 2 from ALOHA FIXED on Vimeo.

Smoking's bad for you man! But it's not slowing him down. Tanner's got some of the fastest and cleanest tricks I've seen. Riding is solid and he has chainring grind combos coming out of everywhere.

Aloha Fixed!

Previously:
Another Tanner Video
Chainring Grind to 3 Tap

Tom just got his new bolt-on hubs in the mail. All black and 32h. Seems like a lot of company's are doing this now, let's just make the bolt-pattern standard ok guys?

Via Tom's Charge Blog
[hehe Tom has a blog]

Previously:
Bolt-on Is the New Black

DEATH PEDAL PREMIÈRE & ROLLER CONTEST from Julien Rideau on Vimeo.

More footage from the Death Pedal Paris premiere.

Previously:
Death Pedal Paris!

pic by Tyrant BMX

Guys... Thanks so much. New Haven was awesome. The Scorchers really know how to host an event. Friday night, Ghostship Clothing sponsored a night-time trick event. We rode a few spots downtown and on the Yale campus before the cops came and kicked out us. Here are some pics.

Lucas Brunelle and me hopping Justin Keena by Tyrant BMX

Saturday, rather than doing the race, I hung out with Zack from Open and Justin Keena. Riding around a new city is awesome. There were so many spots to ride and we tried to hit everything we saw. Come Saturday night, we were all beat, my wrist was bruised and it didn't take much to convince people to head to the bar.

Big thanks to everyone who hung out, rode, drank, got naked at the bar, took pictures and came in from cities all over New England.

Race results are here and more information to follow. Tyrant BMX has some more pics up here too.

Sorry for the lack of pictures, but I left my SD card at home! More will surface eventually I'm sure.

I'll be back later on today...

EDIT:
Almost there!

From his handy-work.

Amazing build man! The Merckx looks so proper now!

NOS 36h Campagnolo Nuovo Record Pista hubs 4x to Velocity Aero rims

Previously:
Nuovo Record Pista

Retards

Justin Keena just sent me the first round of Grand Theft Velo pics. Some pretty good ones in there including my big-ass on Zack from Open's Schwinn time trial bike. Thanks a lot Justin!

Funny bike

Bruiser

ledge hop to sidewalk gap

Previously:
Grand Theft Velo'd

Ok, this is why a small, local company with a direct link to manufacturing makes sense. Outlier has heard your cries for a skinny cut pant and here it is!

Different body types need different clothing, and at Outlier, they are out to make clothing that fits all sorts of cyclists shapes.

The OUTLIER Climber pants are a full on reengineering of slim cut pants for a cyclists world. The innovative vertical yoke removes most of the traditional stress points that cycling generates in a garment, allowing for a free range of movement. The curved waistband is higher in the back to keep certain areas hidden and lower in the front to allow you to lean forward and ride in comfort. The spread back pockets are easy to access and positioned so you don't sit on them while riding. Cut slim for comfort, form and aesthetics.

Made with Outlier's 4Season Lotus fabric, these pants have four-way stretch which allow full movement on and off the bike. Quick drying, breathable, water and grease resistant to keep you crisp and comfortable in any situation. Made in New York City and available in Black and Slate Gray at www.outlier.cc for $180.

If you're into doing tricks on your fixed gears and live in London, make sure to meet up with the Trixie guys and gals every week. It's every Tuesday in Spitalfields, East London. If anyone wants to find out more details check www.londonfgss.com. For coverage of this event, be sure to check out4416!

Here's a pic of Ric doing a nose mannie.

Photo by Farid Tejani of Creative Exposures.

Previously:
4416

WORLD FAMOUS!

Tony and Tom's Eurotrip is covered in the new issue of Fixed Mag! Some amazing shots and sequences in it. Including the proper way to bar hop a fixed gear; catch it in the air!

Check out the whole issue online here for free!

Tony, heal up buddy!

Arik Roper, the man behind the some of the album artwork of Sleep, High on Fire, Earth and others has a new book out called Mushroom Magick. I missed the opening party last Friday, which I'm bummed about, but the book is now available!

Roper also did a recent collaboration with Mishka, which will be available shortly!

Griffin Studio has a new project in the works with Charge Bikes. Keep Watch for a release in August!

Previously:
Griffin Messenger Bag

I think The Chosen Few says it best...

The time has come
All the chosen time to put down your bongs
Take up a knife end all life
Legalize drugs and murder
Satanas Luciferus we pledge these souls to you
Now Satans slaves, your lives weren't saved
Die now in the shadow of the pentagram

Or, snap backs might be more your steez. Coming soon!

Check the Zlog Boutique!

And make sure to check out Future Tense.

BOOM SON. Bernin' it down with the GOrilla crew!

Via GOrilla blog

Previously:
Wonka Eurotrip Teaser
Watch out Zurich
Wonka in Europe!

Jeff at All-City just wrote up a good review on their forthcoming track frame, the Big Block. Head over to the All-City blog to check it out.

Oh yeah and how about some white cranks?

Seattle, heads up! This week's going to be a lot of fun. There's a women's-only alleycat, CoreWhore and the West Side Invite. Head to Bike Bloc for more information.

My good friend and the person I've bought a few bikes from, Sasha is selling his Guerciotti GPS7200 Pista "project" and parts. He got this frame years ago. Recently, the frame had top and down tubes replaced and the frame and fork aligned by Bilenky in Philadelphia. Frame is 58cm ctt, 57.5cm c-c top tube.

Believe me, if it were a tad bigger, I would have bought it by now. All it needs is a strip / paint job and it's ready to roll. Beautiful project. The pantographed stem and chainring is worth over $200 alone.

He wants $620 for NYC locals, or $650 shipped within the continental US.

If you're interested, email me and I'll connect you.

With a banging x-up!

Andrew has a couple pics from Tricks and Drinks 2 on his Flickr. Great shots!

Straight from the brewer's mouth...

Available at the end of June...

Bruiser Fork AM - Aftermarket
$154.99
4130 Heat Treated Chromoly
Weight - 1300g w/300mm Steerer
1-1/8" One-Piece Fully CNC'd Steerer
990 Brake Mounts with Removable Studs (plugs included when not using studs)
400mm Axle to Crown
32mm Rake
6mm Dropouts
Stainless Beer Mug Badge
Black ED Coated Inside and Out for Full Rust Proofing
Your Choice of Solid Color (excluding pearl coats or metalflake)
Lifetime Warranty

We do it proper!

43-year-old Graeme Obree is planning on regaining his previous hour-record. Amazing. If you aren't aware of Obree's previous UCI-scorning career, make sure to rent the Flying Scottsman. It'll give you the run down and complete history of his cycling career.

This bike fucking rules too. Reynolds 653 not fucking carbon fiber. I've always said, it'd be so rad if professional cyclists got up on some nostalgia and rode steel frames. I'm rooting for ya man!

Via Bikeradar

Riding in Circle has a new website. Their blog is live, as is their store where you can purchase tshirts and bikes.

Check out these frames!

Mishka Memorial Day Weekend Sale Extravaganza! 35-50% Off!

With Summer right around the corner we're making way for new stock, higher temperatures and longer days.

Starting today, Friday, May 22nd and going all weekend through Monday both online and at our 350 Broadway location we'll be offering 35%-50% off a wide selection of merchandise. Hats, Jackets, Tees, Hoodies and most things in-between will be marked down as we make way for summer. We'll be re-stocking previously out of stock product as well so if you missed out the first time around this may be your last chance to pick up that shirt or hat you couldn't get your hands on.

As an added incentive, customers shopping at our 350 Broadway location who spend 75.00 will get a free pair of socks and customers spending 150.00 or more will receive a free Mishka pillow of our choice. This is for in-store customers only, while supplies last.

In addition, this Friday those of you who come by the store will get first crack at our Summer '09 line already in-store!

Be sure to follow us on Twitter as we'll also be announcing 1-day discount codes and specials in addition to the already marked down prices to our followers for the duration of the sale!

So fire up the BBQ and get ready as this weekend will be long, but the dog days will be way longer! See you this weekend!

Мишка
350 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY

Friday & Saturday: 12-8pm
Sunday: 12-6pm
Monday: 12-7pm

J/M/Z to Marcy Ave.
G to Broadway
L to Lorimer

No, not Metallica, Metallico!

Rounded-end drop bars for your track bikes. Pretty nice. Not sure about US distro or shipping, but you can head over and check out the site and see for yourself.

The combination of the stem and the bars on this Nagasawa are sexy as hell. Good job!

Swap this Jolly Roger with a Baphomet and I'm sold!

Busyman Bicycles specializes in retrofitting your classic saddles with embossed designs and intricate stitching. Really rad and the perfect present for the cyclist you know! They also make grips and bar wraps.

First come, first serve!

Previously:
Milwaukee Bruiser Fork

I hope everyone's Memorial Day weekend has turned out as nice as ours has. Have fun riding this weekend!

Headset Clothing is a small company based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Their specialty are these reversible cycling hats made from unwanted clothing. Pretty good idea!

Justin from Human Traffic just gave me a heads up regarding a forthcoming collaboration between Onitsuka Tiger, Shoe Biz and his film project, Human Traffic.

Here are his own words!

Our family Shoe Biz is in the midst of launching a collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger. The shoe based on the ‘66 Mexico features a series of notable features as it situates itself as a reflective, all-vegan shoe for fixed gear riders. The initial look includes a mesh overlay with 3M underneath on the typically sleek ‘66 Mexico style.

Stay tuned for a web edit for the all new exclusive, Onitsuka Tiger, Mexico 66', which will be features Riders from "Human Traffic" and a sneak peak into what what "Human Traffic" has in-store. Expect to see us rockin' these joints when they drop, June 1st, Exclusively at ShoeBizSF.

Hung out with Wonka today and he had a lot of stories about Paris and Zurich. Seemed stoked on it all and we're all excited for him. It's nice to be able to travel around and ride with people in new cities. He's also doing some PR&D for GOrilla, making their trick bike better in the end for the consumer market.

He also told us to keep watch for a web edit coming in 2 weeks. Can't wait to see it!

Barnie from MashKulture snapped these pictures. Awesome shots man!

Previously:
Wonka Berns It Down!
Wonka Eurotrip Teaser
Watch out Zurich
Wonka in Europe!

I was lucky enough to test out some of these tires via Bens Cycle and Fyxation. A few others tested them out and we all had pretty much the same things to say about them...

People are pretty opinionated about their tire of choice. Some swear by Gatorskins, others are lifelong Vittoria Rando supporters and yet, there are still multiple companies making new tires all the time. No one seems to be addressing the "trick" market though. Right now I'm pretty stoked on these for one simple reason; traction that wraps the sidewalls.

Ever ride home in the rain to be alarmed by something and when you whip into a hockey stop, your bike kicks out from under you, landing you on your ass and your bike in the street? Well, I've done it a few times and it's no fun. I've ridden in the rain multiple times on my commute on the Session tires and because of the directional tread that wraps the sidewall, it has great traction.

They also don't wear down from daily skid use. Their high TPI (120TPI) and Kevlar-enforced,beefy sidewalls ensures you won't get any pinch flats as well. Not to mention, compared to other urban tires, they're pretty light.

Right now they come in a 28c, which is more like a 32c and hopefully a 38c or a 40c to follow. The pricepoint is right up there with other premium tires, which is to be expected. I can be honest though, they have lasted weeks longer than other tires I've ridden recently. They don't loosen up or weaken after weeks of riding like others do. I went through 2 Randos in the time a Sessions tire lasted on the rear wheel.

Keep watch on the Bens Blog for more updates!

Awesome mural!

Keena finally up'd the remaining pics from Grand Theft Velo 3 earlier this week. Some real gems in there, so check them out here!

OPEN!

Stair and sidewalk gap to street

OctoPist n SKquID!

Ledge hop to gap

Previously:
Grand Theft Velo Via Keena pt. 1
Grand Theft Velo'd
Grand Theft Velo III

This is kind of ridiculous!

Previously:
Bruiser Preview 2
Bruiser Preview

Doug over at Hardcourt Bike Polo got hooked up with some Velocity B43s and through the help of Trackstar and Bens Cycle, got them rolling this weekend. Pretty great build man! Read up over here.

Check out the growing community over at Fixed Gear Switzerland!

It's up! A huge noticeable difference too. The rear end is shorter [hell, I need a 1/2 link in there I think!], the standover is muuuuch better and believe it or not, I think it's lighter.

Previously:
It Glows
Bruiser Preview 2
Bruiser Preview

REload's custom stock has been re-upped with these numbered bags. Any relation to the ten years they've been making unbeatable bags? Not sure but you can check em out here!

PAM, Barry McGee and Josh Lazcano collaborated on 2 cycling caps. I really like PAM's stuff and if it weren't so damn expensive, I'd probably buy more of it. No idea on the US-release of these hats, but they look pretty decent. My girlfriend sent me the line art for these a few weeks back and I didn't post them because, well, they were line art drawings.

Via MashKulture!

Previously:
More on the PAM Front
PAMerckx Shirt

... a good foot and a half over them!

Picture by Massan via DQM

Keith and Ross for the win!

They speak the truth. Neon bikes are a trend. People who have neon bikes are...

Thirdcoastfixed.com will be launching shortly. Be sure to catch it when it does. Video is pretty good. Some fixed first timers in there. Fakie bar hop to slider is the banger and it's in the first 10 seconds!

If ya gotta ask where the Third Coast is, YA SLEEPIN!

The 2009 Bicycle Film Festival begins this week! Memphis, TN is the first spot and on June 16th, it kicks off in NYC. Who's coming?!

Alex over at Straight Chain has an update on the new 700c trick bike, the UTB by a new company called Vigore. It looks almost identical to a Gangsta track, except there's a brake bridge on the fork. The welds look very beefy and smooth and overall, the bike looks like a tank!

Head over to see the rest of the pics.

This is definitely one of the best seasons Brooklyn-based 'streetwear company' Mishka has produced to date. I fucking love the Roper and French shirts and the plaids look on point too. Not to mention my homie Lamour Supreme's Swamp Thing-influenced Bear Mop! Their summer line is available now, so head over and check it out!

Can't wait to see the other shirts Roper designed for them!

LISTEN TO SLEEP ALL DAY!

Attention all NYC heads! Come out on Friday night for Midnight Keirin Club.

RULES:
(1) Track bikes only, no brakes. GOOD working mechanical order. THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS! In the past, poorly maintained bikes have resulted in concussions ahem. you know who you are
(2) Helmets STRONGLY suggested. Not mandatory, but seriously, if you are going all out this is something you should think about.
(3) YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU. Your conduct affects your safety, the safety of other racers and the overall enjoyability of the event. Respect that.
(4) Everyone who races helps out. You want the course clear of pedestrians and fair warning of traffic, don't you? well one good turn....
(5) Cash buy in, winner takes. There will be a separate pool for each race and a secondary pool for second chance at glory aka repechage.

There will be two races this Friday. (1) Miss and Out (2) 200m drag.
Each race is $5. Buy back in is $2. Please come correct, no whining. If you aint got $5 to stake, then you need to be delivering some burgers, not hanging out.

There are no sponsors. This is a strictly From the Street, For the Street type event.

Location - check comments tomorrow at 7pm!

BMX company, the Take have just introduced a new street fixed gear marketed towards the 'freestyle' crowd. Not bad looking. It's gusseted and has an over-sized downtube. They're a little self-conscious about the brake bridge, but I don't mind it. I do think the track ends and rear triangle are a little too thin. Beef that sucker up. Anyway, what's the geometry guys?

Via Tracko

Another Minneapolis banger from Andrew. Great shot man! Carney coming up!

Previously:
Blast the Hip

Human Traffic x Shoe Biz SF x Onitsuka Collaboration. from Human Traffic Productions on Vimeo.

Human Traffic is proud to present an all new shoe. The shoe is a collaberation with San Francicso's own Shoe Biz, and Onitsuka Tiger. The shoe is based on the ‘66 Mexico, which features a series of notable features as it situates itself as a reflective, all-vegan shoe for fixed gear riders. The initial look includes a mesh overlay with 3M underneath on the typically sleek ‘66 Mexico style. Stay tuned for more details on availability.

For more information on the collaberative shoe, visit:
ShoeBizSF.com

To learn more on Human Traffic, an our coming film, visit:
HumanTrafficSF.com

Previously:
Human Traffic x Shoe Biz x Onitsuka Tiger

This looks like a ton of fun. Harry organized a day-long bike swap called the Brooklyn Bike Jumble. It's this Sunday, so be sure to head out and hang out!

Information below:

On May 31st, JJ Byrne Park and the Old Stone House will host the 1st Brooklyn Bicycle Jumble, New York's only outdoor bicycle flea market and celebration of New York City bike culture.

If you're looking for kid's bikes, cruisers, BMX, mountain, racers, fixed gears, or any wheeled, pedal-powered machine, or any part for one, come to the Brooklyn Bicycle Jumble.

In 4 hours, the collaborative effort between Adidas and Hypebeast will be released to the Hypebeast online store. Only 100 pairs were made: 50 went to friends and family and the other 50 are to be sold online. I was lucky enough to have Hypebeast send me a pair and have been riding in them for a bit now. What I can say about the shoe is that they fit better than most Adidas shoes I've tried on recently.

In my recent quest for a stiffer outsole / insole, I've tried on a ton of sneakers. Most of the Adidas that I tried on were super wide at the heel and ankle, while being too narrow at the toebox. These actually fit consistently. They fit into toeclips rather easily and have reflective accents all over. The laces tuck inside a flap on the tongue to avoid being snagged by your drivetrain. Some improvements I've suggested to Adidas is to stiffen the sole. As of now, it's a pretty grippy surface that holds well on platforms and track pedals, it just needs to be a bit stiffer to make longer rides comfortable.

Even though Hypebeast and Solebox have said they aren't cyclists, these shoes are a good first attempt at branding an Adidas shoe into the fixed gear market.

Previously:
Zeitfrei Inaugural Release Information
The Complete Ride Bike Preview
Complete Ride Zeitfrei Preview
The Complete Ride

They're in stock and ready to go!

Wish I had a beer right about now...

Previously:
Milwaukee Bar Ends

So we wanted to leak out some Empire progress before its release. Here's my footage....

Hippo jokes aside, we did shoot some lines for Empire today. We asked Andrew Temkin to come out and snap some shots for the book. Here's a great portrait he took of my bike and me.

Thanks Andy!

Keep Watch at the Bicycle Film Festival for another trailer that will make you want to ride your bike!

Wow! Dick jokes aside, Sasha, this is by far your classiest build to date!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the build looks like:
-Brooks saddle
-Titan Bar / Stem
-Titan Seat post (pillar)
-Chater Lea bottom bracket
-Williams Cranks + Ring
-Diamond Inch Pitch
-Chater Lea sprint pedals

Beautiful! New York framebuilders!!!!!! This bike won "Best NY Bike" at the Brooklyn Jumble.

Previously:
Brooklyn Bike Jumble
A Girl's Best Friend
Titan Stem
More Dick Power
1950's Dick Power

I can't believe I've gone through with it, but I am now twittering. Follow me here to keep up on what's going on in NYC!

Velo Cult Shop Check by Kareem Shehab from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.

Kareem from Death Pedal did a bike shop check for Velo Cult in San Diego. We seriously need more of these. It's great to see new shops opening up across the world and documenting their roots and rise is always something I'll support. Great job man! Keep them coming!

Also be sure to pre-order Death Pedal here for $20 bones!

There's no better way to justify a night of comradery at a bar downing beverages than to know that you just spent 4 hours on a Friday racing through the industrial sections of Northern Brooklyn. CK took it back to the streets with a $5 buy in race pot. Messengers, city bikers and "track heads" came out to show their speed last Friday.

It was a great time. Seriously impressed by the turnout and general atmosphere. It was great seeing Kennedy take both events, the 200m sprint and the Miss and out. Good job man!

Keep watch for the next one coming up soon!

I have some pictures, mostly of the crowd here and Dollparts has a ton uploaded here.

I know it's already been posted everywhere, but there's something I want to emphasize here...

Look, everyone is into this new cool thing called fixed gears and it seems like in the past few months, we're seeing more and more people express their love for it in various ways. Some people blog, some photograph, some videotape, some write articles, some build, some create and some market. It's really great and we need to support this! Hell, if you have an idea, run with it!

This project is the by-product of real man hours. That man is "Super" Ted James. I've yet to meet Ted, but one day I'd hope to. As always, I extend a welcoming hand to NYC anytime Ted!

14 Bike Co is a recently opened shop in London. Super Ted is building 14 bikes for the shops 14 riders. Those chain gang guys and gals are slowly receiving their frames at the mo' [how's that for vernacular slang?] and even though that's not the final fork [in fact, that's an aftermarket fork], Ted's busy designing and cranking away at these bikes. You can see more pictures here and follow their updates here, at their blog.

Ted, FGLDN and 14 Bike Co, I commend you. GREAT JOB!