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Crust Bikes Has a Size Large Chunk Frameset in Stock in the USA

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Crust Bikes Has a Size Large Chunk Frameset in Stock in the USA

The Chunk frame, a made-in-Japan fillet brazed cruiser-inspired modern mountain bike by Crumbworks in Japan, caught our eyes when it was announced last year. These bikes feature non-boost spacing, thru-axles, and disc brakes, designed for dirt riding and touring. If you live in the USA, ordering one from Japan is expensive, but Crust Bikes brought in a few frames from Crumbworks and now only a size large remains. Available in raw for the paint finish of your choice or run it raw for $2,100. Check out more at Crust Bikes.

Nitto: Embodying the Spirit and Legacy of Japanese Bicycle Craft

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Nitto: Embodying the Spirit and Legacy of Japanese Bicycle Craft

Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on one of the cycling industry’s most experienced, globally recognized, and revered manufacturers of superlative bicycle components that continue to define and stand the test of time. Join the SimWorks crew for a trip inside Nitto for thoughtful insights into their commitment to traditional craft and manufacturing processes, their uniquely Japanese philosophy on quality and dedication to process, and how their past continues to direct their future.

Readers’ Rides: Julian’s Cherubim Triplecrown Track Bike

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Readers’ Rides: Julian’s Cherubim Triplecrown Track Bike

Wow. A Cherubim Triplecrown track bike for a Readers’ Rides?! What is this, 2008? We’re all here for it. Track bikes. We can’t quit drooling over them. The most simple form of bicycle that has been sculpted and crafted into stunning machines. Julian, who happened to work on this website’s design, submitted his stunning Cherubim Triplecrown track bike for this week’s Readers’ Rides. Let’s check it out!

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VIDEO: Japan’s Underground Bike Parking

Jonathan B Roy takes us on a look inside Japan’s underground bike parking in this YouTube video! Watch as he showcases this high-tech parking system where more than 1,000 bikes can be stored in a completely automated way. The bikes are protected from weather, theft, and rubbing against each other or a rack. With the help of an e-card, it even only takes an average of 13 seconds to get your bike back…

MKS BM 10 Foot Jaws Are Back

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MKS BM 10 Foot Jaws Are Back

Those of us who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s remember these pedals. Or at least our shins do! Before clipless foot retention, having a flat pedal with “bite” was necessary! The BM 10 pedals, aka the “Foot Jaws” feature a cage wrapped with teeth that grab onto your sneakers for a premium grip. These iconic pedals are coming back for MKS day 2024 and are in stock at Blue Lug today.  The US should be getting these in stock any day now as well!

Blue Lug Purple SON Hub and Edelux ii

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Blue Lug Purple SON Hub and Edelux ii

When it comes to the world of dynamo lighting, one name reigns supreme: SON Nabendynamo. The German manufacturer has made the world’s best dynamo lighting for decades, and to celebrate its accomplishments, Japanese bike shop Blue Lug just announced an exclusive, limited edition purple SON hub ($388.80)–in quick release and SON 28 ($453.60) 12 mm thru-axle–to match the purple Edelux ii ($230.40) lamp.

These are in stock now but probably not for long. Roll on over to Blue Lug to see all the details!

Origins and Activations: How Ronnie Romance Found Inspiration at Blue Lug Bike Shops

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Origins and Activations: How Ronnie Romance Found Inspiration at Blue Lug Bike Shops

This is a long story. It is a story of Blue Lug‘s influence on me, an interview with the co-founder, and hopefully it will lend some inspiration to American bike shops.

The photos you are seeing are of Blue Lug employee bikes that I shot one after another as we visited each location. We thought it would be cool to document the personal bikes of the build artists whose handiwork you see each day on the Blue Lug Instagram softcore porn for bike nerds.

We will begin with the story of my 650b leather and canvas activation as a lead in…

Sim Works Updates the Doppo ATB All-Terrain

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Sim Works Updates the Doppo ATB All-Terrain

The Doppo ATB has been a popular frame for Sim Works since its original release in 2018. Over the years we’ve documented multiple ATB builds (like this, this, and this) highlighting the frame’s versatility. With the updated model that’s available today, Sim Works has made it even more capable by using a lighter tubing spec, changing from quick-release to 100×12 thru-axles, Paragon rear dropouts, and three-pack mounts on fork legs and underside of the downtube.  Continue reading for more details from Sim Works…