The Radavist

After I did my NAHBS 2010: Richard Sachs post, I got an email from the man himself thanking me. He then asked for my mailing address and yesterday when I got home, I had a nice little care package from him. Some of the 2010 NAHBS posters were inside, along with a sticker pack (filled with glitter I might add) and his DVD. Thanks a ton Richard!

Tracko the LA Leprechaun has been busy melting his pot of gold into currency so he could fund this project with Yanco Pads and it was well worth the effort. When you think of cycling caps, you think of a cheap-o disposable piece of cotton that keeps sweat from dripping on your vintage steel roadie or track bike. When you think of denim, if you’re like me, you think of a horrible smell from never washing your jeans. Usually, these two don’t mix but the Yancosaurus Rex denim cycling caps look to change that. Even though the hat isn’t a traditional cycling cap (it’s a 3 panel design), it still fits under a helmet. Hell, it even fits my rather large head and not many caps do that. I’ve been wearing mine since Kyle gave me one at the NAHBS and I really dig it. It’s a really classy take on a cycling cap.

Now it comes in 2 new colors; purple and undyed. Grab one here for $25 before they’re gone!

Tom Mosher on dual 26″ / Photo via Richmond Fixed

With all the rapid changes going on in the fixed freestyle world over the past year, you’ve got to ask yourself, “when will the bikes stop evolving?”. First it was the forks. Everyone was snapping their steel forks. People upgraded to either a Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta Track fork or a rigid 26″ unicrown. Shortly after, new framesets were designed specifically for fixed freestyle. Then came the bigger tires. A year ago, 35c was considered big and people argued relentlessly on Trick Track that bigger tires slowed them down. Now everyone’s on at least 38c tires and some have gone up to 50c.

A few weeks ago, a thread started on Trick Track that addressed what everyone’s been wondering for months; why not 26″?

There’s more below.

The wait is over! COG magazine’s 8th issue is now shipping. If you couldn’t pick a copy up at the NAHBS, then your local bike shop should be getting them in any day now. This issue is packed with awesome articles including a nice piece on Empire, the making of the Milwaukee Bruiser and many more.

Previously:
COG 08 Preview: Empire
COG Magazine Outtakes by Raymond Jones

Embrocation Cycling Journal Volume5 with Molly Cameron from j. dunn on Vimeo.

Embrocation Cycling Journal just posted a video preview of Volume 5 and a short NAHBS review. I got the chance to check out Volume 5 at the NAHBS and it’s one damn fine photo journal. Of course, you may want to buy one for the articles too.

Previously:
Embrocation Cycling Journal Volume 5

Photo by Dave Pittman

I met Devan back in Richmond at the NAHBS. Last night she posted some photos of her riding to the Pikey Bags and Headset Clothing Giveaway Contest. They came out really rad, so head over to her blog and check the rest out.

Photo by Urban Velo

Baltimore-based Bishop Bikes had quite the stable this year at the NAHBS. One of the nicer details on their Holly Track was this custom steel stem. Similar to a Titan or a Cinelli, this underslung stem really gave their track bike the aggressive lines everyone desires on their rides. You can see all the photos Urban Velo shot of the Holly Track at Bishop’s Flickr.

Previously:
Bishop Bicycles for Monster Track XI
Bishop Bicycles

10 Minutes with Super Ted Part 1 from John Prolly on Vimeo.

I sat down with Super Ted after the NAHBS to talk about frame design and fabrication. Rather than doing a bike check, I talked with Ted about his design intent and process.

Here’s Part 1 and Part 2 will come tomorrow.

Thanks to Ted and Shop 14.

2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show from Michael Wendell on Vimeo.

Here’s a really great edit showcasing the 2010 NAHBS. If you missed out on the exhibition, you missed a ton of really great frame-builders and bicycles. Well worth the watch!

Boston brews some tasty bikes. Take this Icarus for example. Nicknamed the Leviathan, this road bike sports some elegant lines and innovative Componentry. I checked it out at the NAHBS and was blown away by the craft and attention to detail. Ian’s a fucking amazing frame builder and I, for one, am stoked to see him get a ton of coverage!

Check out more photos of the Leviathan here.

Previously:
Icarus Frames: Jeremy’s Classic Track Bike
Icarus Integrated Track Bars
Icarus Dirt Track

Photo by Orange 20

What a random Merckx Mondays we’ve got today. As you may have heard, I’m working on a collaboration with Eddy Merckx on a 700cmx bike. Kyle at Trackosaurus Rex got the exclusive first look this weekend at the NAHBS.

Check out some more photos of the project below along with an update to my 7-Eleven‘s history!

I attended a slew of events this past weekend at the 2010 NAHBS. One of which was the Death Pedal 2 World Premiere. Check out my full write-up and a ton of photos below.

Ted James, aka Super Ted, is here in NYC. It’s his first time in the States, so we took him out for pizza and beer last night. 14 Bike Co flew him out for the NAHBS and he wasn’t expecting the weather to be this shitty. We’ll make the best of it, cross our fingers and hope that Richmond’s weather is nicer. Look for us on Saturday, we’ll be out and about. Say hey to Super Ted. He’ll have his bike with him and we’ll be out at all the events.

Check out more photos from last night below.

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

Photo by Jeremiah Jones

This is when I like seeing a girl on a bike. Fully clothed and throwing a barspin. Nicely done! Jeremiah’s been riding more with the Bmore Fixed crew and snapped this photo of Christina on a bank. I wanna see an edit.

You guys going to the NAHBS?

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.

There’s been a venue change to the Death Pedal 2 world premiere so take note. So many events coming up for the 2010 NAHBS. I can’t wait for this weekend!