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MinneCycle 2017: Northern Frameworks All Road with Dura Ace – Jarrod Bunk

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MinneCycle 2017: Northern Frameworks All Road with Dura Ace – Jarrod Bunk

MinneCycle 2017: Northern Frameworks All Road with Dura Ace
Photos and words by Jarrod Bunk

I first heard of Northern Frameworks when it was just a whisper. Josh from Angry Catfish and Alex from A-Train Cycles decided to team up for a new custom frame brand to be sold in-house at the shop. The first time I saw one in person I was stoked: custom made steel bikes that keep the Twin Cities proud.

Northern Frameworks produces a bike with clean lines, tailored fit, and brilliant paint. The build on this bike is just as good as the aesthetic though, sporting Dura Ace 9100 series components, painted to match fenders, pewter Chris King headset and an ENVE cockpit. Those Derby rims laced to White Industries CLD hubs, hand built by Haute Bacon, tie it all together. The internally routed hydraulic line is extremely clean and the T47 BB keeps this bike somewhat future proof should the owner choose to build it differently down the road.

A bike like this screams versatility (with an inside voice), as it’s not overbearing in any way, but can tackle several different types of riding pretty well. I can’t wait to get back to Minneapolis to see more from these guys.  For more info check out Northern Frameworks.

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MinneCycle 2017: Vincent Dominguez Cycles Not So Mellow, Yellow Disc Road- Jarrod Bunk

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MinneCycle 2017: Vincent Dominguez Cycles Not So Mellow, Yellow Disc Road- Jarrod Bunk

MinneCycle 2017 : Vincent Dominguez Cycles Not So Mellow, Yellow Disc Road
Photos and words by Jarrod Bunk

After I hopped off the plane and a short ride to MinneCycle 5, Minnesota’s handmade bicycle show, I waited out the harsh light and 90 degree temps outside by checking out the show inside.  One of the first bikes was this Dominguez. I wasn’t super familiar with Dominguez, but soon after observing this bike I wanted to be.

There is nothing mellow about this yellow bike, especially when you look closely, which I did!  The fully lined, internal cable routing, with some beautiful entry points into the frame, is what drew me in closer. Once I was there, I noticed things like the logo-less DT Swiss hubs, Campagnolo Chorus build – but most of all the frame details.

The mixture of fillet brazing and lugs to me was just the right amount of both. The way they integrate into the frame elegantly so as to not take away from each other really caught my eye. Scalloped seatstays and the slightly offset front brake housing – so as to not rub the headtube – were the final nails in this killer build. Check out Dominguez Cycles for more.

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Mission Workshop: Stahl Shorts Restock

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Mission Workshop: Stahl Shorts Restock

Just in time for the heat! Mission Workshop has restocked my favorite summer mountain bike, camping, touring and all-around short in three colors. I’ve put these things through the ringer and only now, after over three years of heavy use have they been deemed unrepairable by my clothing-repairing wizard of a girlfriend. Good new is they’re in stock and shipping now from Mission Workshop.

Spring Sage Jerseys are Done!

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Spring Sage Jerseys are Done!

… and shipping this week. If you’ve moved, or would like to change your shipping address, please email us at your original Paypal transfer receipt address to make things easier. Thanks again for the support!

K-Edge’s Niterider Light Mounts

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K-Edge’s Niterider Light Mounts

US-manufacturer of adapters, brackets and other useful accessories, K-Edge recently partnered with light brand Niterider on a clean and simple bracket for their lights. These brackets keep the light off your cockpit, freeing up hand space and putting the beam nice and low. K-Edge also makes brackets for your GPS, as well as GoPro, so check out their full line at their webshop. I wish they made something for the SON light that was this simple!

Paul and His Oddity 29+ Hardtail MTB

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Paul and His Oddity 29+ Hardtail MTB

People often ask what I love most about my job. After the obvious – riding bikes – comes watching projects like this unfold. Paul Price lives in Chico and is the man behind Paul Component Engineering. He’s been in this game for a while and has been to NAHBS countless times over the years. In that time, he’s watched a lot of new names pop up in the framebuilding circuit, most notably Sean from Oddity Cycles. Sean’s creations are whacky, fun and offer very unique riding characteristics. For one, they’re titanium, which at smaller diameters, can be flexy. Not in a bad way, just in a unique way. Next up, Sean bends the shit out of the tubes, making them swoopy and thus increasing the wow factor.

Swrve’s _blk label Heavy Canvas Camp Shorts

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Swrve’s _blk label Heavy Canvas Camp Shorts

If you’re on the hunt for summer shorts, look no further than SWRVE. Their new Camp Shorts are made in Los Angeles from SWRVE’s Heavy Canvas material and are available in a variety of colors and tones. These have a 9″ inseam and four pockets. Check out more at SWRVE.

Defeet’s New Trail Dirt Bagger Socks

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Defeet’s New Trail Dirt Bagger Socks

Defeet’s newest socks are part of their new Bespoke line, offering discounts for crowd-sourced models. You can get all three of these socks for $36 in the USA or $44 international. They’re made from performance fibers Repreve® with Sorbtek™. This wonder yarn comes from recycled resources such as plastic water bottles and is made in North Carolina. Use them for mountain biking, dirt rides, hiking or whatever. Check out more at Defeet.

Industry Nine’s Limited Edition Copper Enduro305 Wheelset

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Industry Nine’s Limited Edition Copper Enduro305 Wheelset

The result of an alchemy experiment gone wrong, or gone right depending on how you look at it, these limited edition copper Enduro305 wheelsets have hit the shipping dock at I9. They’re worth their weight in… copper, so hop to it and contact your local shop for ordering. There are only 29 sets. Why 29? It’s the atomic number for copper, that’s why.

You’ve also got a chance to win a free set when you sign up at industrynine.com/copper.

City+County Road One Made in the USA Frameset Pre-Order

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City+County Road One Made in the USA Frameset Pre-Order

If you’re looking for a lightweight, sleek, disc road bike with clearance for a 32mm tire, look no more. City+County are offering up their Road One made in the USA disc road frameset, for an introductory price of $2,500. The frame is made from Columbus Life and Zona tubing, with a brand new 2017 ENVE road disc fork and a Cane Creek 110 headset. See more details on this beautiful machine, along with ordering options at City+County.