I missed out on posting Woof‘s Happiness on a Bicycle 01 but 02 makes up for it. Love this!
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Back in SF: Sorry for the Lack of Updates
Hey guys, I’ve been kicking around with the usual suspects. Sorry for the lack of updates today. Expect some more posts soon! In the meantime, follow me on Instagram – JohnProlly – (or just go to the bottom of the site and check out the feed).
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Chris’ Blue Nagasawa Track
I’ve got a few friends here in Austin with impeccable taste in bikes. Chris is one of them. His Eddy Merckx Pista and matching Eddy Merckx road have been featured here before and today I’ve got a gorgeous Joe Bell-restored blue Nagasawa. When Chris got the frame, it had surface rust and the paint was all chipped up. He’d always wanted a Joe Bell-painted bike, so he contact Joe and set up a restoration. When Joe finished his work, Chris built it up and the end result is stunning. The blue just popped in the late afternoon sun and the freshly-paved asphalt alleyway was the perfect backdrop. This bike is a beauty. See for yourself below.
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I Still Have a Few Pairs of Hold Fasts
I shipped all orders on Monday. So if you ordered a Flag Hatchet tee, or the Raidô tee and Stash Pocket Hold Fast FRS, you should be seeing them soon. I still have a few pairs of Hold Fast, so pick them up in the Web Shop. They’ll ship once I’m back from SF for Ride N Style.
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Blue Lug: Hunter Cycles Complete Cross
I’m way into this build that Blue Lug compiled for their Hunter Cycles cross frame. Check out more details here, at the Blue Lug Flickr!
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Horse Cycles: Masking Process
Thomas from Horse Cycles did a little step-by-step photo series on how he masks his logos on his bikes. Check out more here at the Horse Flickr and see this bike in person at the New Am Bike Show this weekend.
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Wolf Drawn: CRASH
Can you sit through 9 minutes of crash footage? Can you?
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WRAHW: Colin Foster Interview
Torey sent over this interview he set up with Colin Foster over on WRAHW. Head over to check out the mind of a ripper. Bmore is a bastion of creative and quirky riding. I love it!
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Can’t Fool The Youth: Fixed Gear Freestyle Video Magazine Teaser
I’m way into this project. Zane’s been busting his ass filming and editing clips that he’s shot all over the world. Can’t wait to see the final cut!
Filmed & Edited By
Zane Meyer
Events:
Huntington Beach LDG May 26th
Midwest Mayhem MWM3 June 9th
San Jose IMINUSD June 26th
Website coming soon chopemdownfilms.com
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Road Exploring
Sometimes, you just need to go off and take those roads you ride past everyday, or jump over the fence that says “No Trespassing”. These shots were all compiled during a few days I spent out wandering the hills and forests on my road bike.
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Firefly Bicycles: Signature Downtube
Personally, I’d much rather have a builder’s signature on the downtube, rather than the top tube. And if this is a cross bike, it’d make for prime photo ops during #crossiefreestyle box jumps. Can’t wait to see how this new Firefly turns out!
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English Bicycles: Project Right Singlespeed Road
As far as collaboration bikes are concerned, anything involving Geoff Mcfetridge is going to turn out stunning. This newest Beautiful Bicycle comes from English Cycles:
“Last year, Jason at Fairwheel bikes in Tucson approached me about building a frame for a customer who wanted a singlespeed road bike to have custom paint by artist Geoff McFetridge. Seemed simple enough. But then Jason had an idea about doing a single-sided frame…. Generally always being up for a design challenge, I said sure, and set about figuring out how I would do it.”
See more here and thanks for informing the world about this Tracko!
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Defgrips!
MacNeil and Defgrip worked on some incredibly well-branded grip packaging. Oh and I’m sure the grips are solid too. Pick up a set at your local BMX shop.
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Baum Cycles: Morepheous Purple Cubano
What can I say? I like purple road bikes. Is this a growing trend? Regardless, this Baum Cubano looks damn nice. See more at the Baum Flickr.
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Kenny and His Cannondale Cargo
Kenny always has the nicest work bikes. His Raleigh, Guerciotti and now this Cannondale track bike have been featured on the site but this one takes the cake. Chris Lee bought this frame a few months back and realized it was too big for him, seeing an opportunity, Kenny snatched it up. Since the original fork was nowhere to be found, he picked up a similar track fork and threw a Cetma on it. Now the fork and the rack have a nice patina to them and Kenny is already riding it into the ground. As evidence by the bird shit all over it, he’s more into the ride, than keeping a museum-quality icon of the 90’s track racing scene.
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Icarus Frames: 3Rensho Fork Crown
There’s been a lot of Icarus love here on the site this week. But I couldn’t pass up this 3Rensho fork crown that’s going on a fillet road bike Ian’s working on. See more here.
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PR Fixed: New York Brooklyn Rides
World Junkies put together a video for PR Fixed, featuring their trip to NYC for Monster Track. This post went up yesterday, but they were adding subtitles to it. Thanks for that guys!
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Golden Saddle Cyclery Kit Pre-Orders
Kelli’s modeling the Golden Saddle Cyclery kits, which are probably the best shop kit ever. These are now available for pre-order, so do so now at Tracko!
Details:
“So starting today until May 7th(Kits should be delivered 4 weeks later.) we will be doing a pre-order for the Golden Saddle Cyclery kit made by Endo Customs here in Los Angeles, CA. The jersey can be purchased in white or black(you can even buy both like I did). A unisex bib and women’s short will be offered, along with arm warmers. Key features of each piece are listed on the items page. Feel free to email kyle@goldensaddlecyclery.com with any questions. Both the women’s and men’s jerseys are race cut. I’m not saying size up, that’s just the cut. You’ll have to decide how aero you wanna be. These things aren’t cheap by any means but compared to a lot of other brands out there I’d say say we’re offering up a pretty competitive price for premium goods manufactured here in the U.S. of A. And I’m damn sure you’ll be the best looking one on the ride, making you more confident and a better cyclist.”
I hear Kelli sold her track bike to buy a BMX and a road bike? WTF?!?!?
Oh and they’ve got more of the Intelli GSC caps in stock now!