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With NAHBS just around the corner, you’d expect this to be Icarus‘ show bike. Nope. This is their everyday work. A local mechanic hit Ian up at Icarus to design and build him a classic track bike with some Icarus flavor. Check out the detailed shots below.

Saturday after the NAHBS, Richmond’s own Re-Cycles will be hosting a party at their storefront. Track, BMX and more; including bikes from FBM and BMW. Check it out!

Re-Cycles
2621 W Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220

The guys at Indy Fab have quite the stable brewing for the 2010 NAHBS. They were commissioned by the team at Phil Wood to fabricate 41 (#00 – #40) limited-edition titanium track bikes in honor of Phil Wood’s 40th anniversary. There are tons of Phil Wood logos cut out of literally every component on this bike. It’s really over-the-top. Luckily for those of you who will not be in attendance at the NAHBS, they snapped some shots of bike #00 before packing it up.

Check the rest out at the IF Blog.

Yes. One please. Thanks.

Today the Williamsburg Bridge was a solid sheet of ice. I let my tire PSI down to 60 and trudged up and down it. That’s one way to ride in nasty conditions and this Indy Fab NAHBS Winter Bike is another. Damn. I cannot wait to see this bike next weekend. They’ve let the cat out of the bag at their blog, even disclosing great detail shots. Check the rest out here.

Are you going to the NAHBS? You should. West, East, Mid-West or Third Coast. No excuses.

Photo by Matthew Finkle

Matthew from the I Love My Bike Book project sent out an email the other day about some updates to their website. He’s begging to upload some photos from their cross-country journey already. Here’s a portrait he shot of me on Canal street a few weeks ago. Matthew and Brittain will be at the NAHBS this year in Richmond, so if you missed them on their trip, be sure to catch them there.

Here’s a little sneak peek of a project bike for this weekend’s Bright Trade Show by 14 Bike Co. The London-based shop collaborated with local artist D*face on the bike and this is all we’re getting to see for now.

Press release is below.

Pixel Gear Bikes: Ride safe, ride fast, ride free from Pisto BCN on Vimeo.

I feel like I’ve seen parts of this some time ago. Definitely the no handed wheelie barspin and the rollouts. Anyway, PistoBCN made a clever little edit inspired from Nintendo’s Paperboy. Everyone remembers that right? Watch out for those doors man!

Via LockedCog

Matthew emailed me a few weeks ago to introduce a project he and Brittain were working on. They wanted to travel around the country, documenting cyclists with their bikes and put all of the photos in a book. Seems ambitious right? They’re based in Boston and for the next few weeks the two photographers be traveling all over the United States setting up meetings with cyclists to document their bike and why they love it. The project’s name is called the “I Love My Bike Book”. More information below.

In case you missed this, the 14-block stretch of bike lane running through South Williamsburg was recently removed by the NYC DOT. Shortly afterwards, a group of activists decided to re-paint the lane. A ballsy move considering the backlash that came the Hasidic community. After two successful nights of repainting the lane, reports indicate that the Shomrim Patrol – the Hasidic neighborhood watch, called the NYPD on Sunday night. While the Shomrim Patrol said that the NYPD arrested the individuals, this new information suggests the NYPD arrived and no arrests were made. The NYPD has yet to confirm these reports. A quote from one of the participants and a bit of a back-story is below.

BIKE WRAP made by Jooks from STEADFAST on Vimeo.

Jooks in Hokkaido, Japan designed a foldable soft-case for traveling with your bike. At the CMWC everyone was rolling around on the last day with cardboard boxes. Not only did you have to locate one, but the cardboard would rip when you were packing your bike. Looked like a pain. I was using my Sunlite case, which is massive, making it hard to cart around. The Bike Wrap looks like a really good solution to traveling with your bike. The padded sides provide protection and it’s simple enough to assemble.

Nice video too!

If you want to pick one up, they’ll have a booth at the Tokyo Bicycle Film Festival. Checkem out! Maybe someone in the states will stock them.

Via Locked Cog

Man, I have to figure out which bike I’m going to bring!

The New York Bike Jumble Presents:
FREE BIKE PHOTOS at the OLD STONE HOUSE

Sunday November 15th, 2009
11:00am – 3:00pm
336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Continuing to celebrate NYC’s unique cycling culture, The New York Bike Jumble has once again partnered with Brooklyn’s The Old Stone House to chronicle the new generation of urban riders.

Hama Bike Trick Contest at Pacifico Yokohama 10/30 2009 from -xxxPHOENIX.xxx- on Vimeo.

Phoenix made an edit that is much easier to watch. Some bangers in there for sure. Marco’s line at 3:20 is crazy smooth as are a few of Kozo’s (4:23 mark!). They also break the news to Tokyo that Wonka will be there November 17th with Gorilla.

Milwaukee Bikes Promo #1 from Ride/Relax Productions on Vimeo.

Burd made a nice little promotional edit for Milwaukee this past weekend. For all of you who were anxiously awaiting footage of Burd riding around, your day has come!

Looks great man. Good little edit.

Gshock’s Web Magazine has information for a new gallery show opening today. If you’re in Tokyo, be sure to catch it!

“History of Japan design for bikes”
2009.7.10 Fri. – 2009.7.26 Sun. [closed on Mondays]
11:00 – 19:00
IID GALLERY

organized by R bike, Silk Cycle
cooperated by Katakura-Kogyo, 5 LINKS, IID

IID GALLERY pleased to announce the exhibition about history of Japanese bicycle design, specially focused on Silk Cycle. Keirin started at 1948 and aimed to hold the official race at Tokyo Olympic Games. Japanese manufacturer didn’t have any ideas about materials and processes to make competitive track racer. But craftsmen developed “Katakura Silk” the original track racer for the Olympic by themselves after trial and error. The exhibition shows the origin of the hand-made track racer through the frame for Tokyo Olympic Game. And, at the same time, Japanese folding bikes which is developed by the bicycle transporting culture will be exhibited.

It’s the last Friday of the year, and that means it’s time for our annual Top Ten Readers’ Rides list! Started in 2011, Readers’ Rides showcases the unique bikes owned by the readership of The Radavist. Like our Top Ten Bike Reviews list we posted yesterday, we compiled data from views and comments to distill down ten prime examples. This year’s list has some wild ones, so let’s get to it!

Last but not least and perhaps maybe the best for last is Petor‘s Favourite Products, Rides, and More From 2024. Read on as our intrepid Gonzo journalist, and owner of BESPOKED reflects on his year one clever quip at a time…

At the end of each year, The Radavist contributor network compiles a list of their favorite products. This year, we’ve upped the ante to include our favorite products, rides, experiences, and more. Read on for John’s list from 2024…