The Radavist

This year, Chrome is doing something a little different with their limited edition bag run:

“Each season Chrome drops a limited edition of our most popular bags. This year we’ve partnered with Ben Ferencz – gentlemen, farmer, and creative director of the much loved Freeman Transport (R.I.P.). Designer and maker of stuff from the mountains & valleys of Montana, Ben is originally from NYC and has a unique perspective on what it means to live the city.

CHROME ELEMENTS includes heritage buckle messenger bags, technology packs, militia rolltops and accessories. Inspired by the natural dyes and trims used in original outdoor gear of the 1930’s and 40’s. Guaranteed for life.

ALL PRODUCTS MADE IN THE USA”

See more at Chrome and check out an interview with Ben Ferencz below.

Amanda sent this over from the Chrome Portland opening party. I wish there would have been a video from when I drank her under the table during my stay in PDX!

I saw this floating around Instagram today but needed a high-res photo to post. Luckily the Wheel Talk Fixed guys posted this up! The dudes at Grime will be hosting a premiere of Shredwell Two at the Chrome Store in NYC on Sept 26th. All ages and 21+ drink for free. Roll through! Pumped on this. I miss NYC.

Since their first models dropped two years ago, Chrome has been working on improving them. Introducing the Truk, as modeled here by Massan.

Chrome’s got a new sneaker on the market called the Lower Southside. Check it out as Boothby rides in them during MWM3.

One of my favorite riders to watch slay the fixed 29’r with grace is Forest Parker. Here’s a new video promoting Chrome’s new District backpack. Filmed by Colby Elrick of SKYLMT.

Amanda from Backyard Blam posted up a bunch of photos from the Chrome PDX Hub shop opening party. I hear some egos and elbows were bruised this night. Any bike event with an arm wrestling table is ok in my book! Check out the rest here.

Today, Chrome announced their New Era 59-Fifty snapback caps. Each was modeled after their Chrome HUB locations: Chicago (pictured above), NY and SF (both below). You can pick these up now at Chrome. Check out the other two colorways below.

If you’re in Portland this Thursday, make sure you swing through the new Chrome shop in Portland.

Last year US Army Vehicle Commander Jared Morford of Watertown, South Dakota reached out to Chrome to make a Custom Salvage bag with the duffle he carried to Iraq. Chrome’s Custom Salvage Citizen was born.

In honor of Memorial Day, Chrome is launching a Custom Military Salvage Program for U.S. Military veterans & their families. If they bring in their military duffles or fatigues to one of Chrome’s four HUBs (SF, NY, CHI, or PDX), we’ll use the material to create a custom Citizen Messenger bag.

Chrome has four new shoe models hitting the shelves of your local bike shop this summer. The Kursk, The Southside and two colorways of the new women’s sneaker, the Dolores. Check out more information below.

Here’s the latest from Cards and Chrome:

“On a summer day, Chrome Familia member John Cardiel and a couple of friends rode from his home in Sacramento 100 miles north to the Chrome Bag factory in Chico, CA. The intent was to see his new Fortnight travel bag being made. It just so happened that the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is two blocks away from the Chrome bags factory. Here is what ensued.”

Cardiel Series
Filmed by Colby Elrick
Edited by Corbin Dahl & Colby Elrick of SKYLMT

Chrome put together a behind the scenes look at the Grime‘s recent trip to LA while they filmed for the highly anticipated Shredwell 2. I’ve watched this multiple times now and am blown away at how impressive some of these lines are. Well done guys.

Here’s the third episode from Chrome’s Cardiel Travel Series bags. As someone who’s on the road all the time, I can appreciate each of these bags and their functionality. This film (I can actually say that here) features the Fortnight.

Here’s the second video in the Chrome and Cardiel travel series, featuring the Shank.

If you grew up skateboarding in the 90’s, this man needs no introduction. Cards is one of the Chrome family members and here’s the first video promoting his new bag line, the Cardiel Travel Series. Check out more at Chrome!