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Those, Chico, California-made, super stoppy and stiff cable-actuated disc brakes are back… in black. All black. If you’re into murdering out your components, don’t overlook these. These all-black PAUL Klampers are in stock now. Yep, that’s right. No wait times. Head over to PAUL to check them out.
Portland’s North Street Bags introduces their Morrison Backpack Panniers. Commuting or even touring can be made easier with these bags, which transform from a secure, waterproof pannier to a backpack in a few seconds. The Morrison Backpack Panniers carry a lifetime warranty and are made in Portland. They retail for $189 a piece.
There’s a whole lotta new happening over at Team Dream’s webshop, including purple compression bibs, pizza-grease tie-die Pizza Strava and more. Head on over to Team Dream to see the full fall launch.
One of my favorite pieces from Mission Workshop just got the olive drab makeover. The Sansom is now in stock, in three colors just in time for fall.
Our friends at SDR Traveler might be known for their high end D3 duffel bags, yet their new Courier 60 Pouches are a great option for on the bike portage. Yes, it’s a saddle bag but it’s made from SDRT Grade Dyneema, an ultralight and durable material used in military applications. They also offer a tool roll. Both are in stock now at SDR Traveler.
Cycling apparel company ORNOT completely redesigned their House Jerseys and have just received stock of their women’s version. These ultralight jerseys provide a new, refined fit, are made in California and are in stock now at ORNOT.
… and have never seen something like this. Check out the GRIPsher at Kickstarter.
My favorite piece of Search and State’s collection returns this fall in a new color. The S1-J Riding Jacket is back in “sage.” Check out more information at Search and State.
Wald Baskets are one of the best accessories for a bike. Any bike. I’ve seen them mounted to just about anything. The new Swift Industries Sugarloaf basket bags are upping the ante on Wald Baskets, allowing you to take your cargo with you on the fly. Be on the lookout for more information on these shortly!
Search and State’s patterned jerseys continue with the Junmai S1-A riding jersey. Printed with a Japanese-inspired pattern in gold, on a black base and in stock now at Search and State.
Imagine having (just about) everything you need to make trailside adjustments and even chain repairs hidden in your thru axle (15×100 or 15×110) on your mountain or ‘cross bike. The Industry Nine Matchstick is the result of over a year’s worth of R&D and is finally available for ordering. Here are the specs from I9: “Bits – Stainless steel #5 hex integrated into handle, stainless steel #6, #4 + #3 hex, T25 + T30 torx and a flathead bit are included with each MatchStix. Each rider can choose 4 bits of their choice to carry in the bit sleeve.”
Check out pricing and more information at Industry Nine.
Returning customers are a true testament to a brand’s quality. A few years back, Tod ordered a Cielo Cross Classic frame through Golden Saddle Cyclery and had the guys build it up to act as an inner-city singletrack machine and commuter. He went with Ultegra, a SON hub, an S3 lamp and Paul Mini Moto brakes. In the time that’s passed, Tod’s put a good amount of beausage on this bike, showing first hand how much he’s been riding it. When the time came for him to order a road bike, he looked at the Cielo Sportif, a classic road bike with clearance for bigger tires. Again, he chose Ultegra and Chris King for the components, with Velo Orange Gran Cru brakes and those nice n plump Compass 32mm Stampede Pass tires.
Photographing two bikes like this, one new and one that has been loved and ridden for years is a special occasion for me. Especially when you can flip between the two drive-side photos. I can’t wait to see how Tod’s Sportif looks after a few years of use!
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If you want a custom build like this and live in Los Angeles, hit up Golden Saddle Cyclery.
The cats at Ringtail have been working on a special project with Cordura over the past few months: a tie dye Breeze Blocker jacket. Each jacket is hand dyed so there are no two alike. These lightweight Cordura jackets stuff into their own pocket and are small enough to be stashed under your saddle. They’re sewn in California and retail for $140. Best of all, they’re in stock now so head to Ringtail to see more information.
Got a saddle bag like the Swift Zeitgeist or one of Carradice’s many offerings? Tired of it swaying and jostling around. Well, Ocean Air Cycles has designed just the solution, made by Haulin Colin. This nifty design has a 15lb – 20lb max capacity, so if you’re putting any more weight in your bag, you’ll have to use a rack. The stainless steel Erlen Saddle Bag Support piggybacks on your existing seat post and saddle rails, all you need are longer bolts (M5, M7, M8), which are included in this pre-order.
Head to Ocean Air to check out more details on this pre-order.
Timeless design and modern technology pair up nicely with the latest from Winter Bicycles. The Ambassador is a fillet brazed frame, with a disc-specific lugged fork and made-to-measure “French Point” stem. For gearing, the Ambassador relies on an internal Alfine Di2 hub. The lighting is integrated to the frame with a SON hub powering Edelux lamp and the Velocity wheels roll on Compass tires. Braking relies on XT hydraulic discs and White Industries tops out the build. As for the paint, it was laid down by Todd Eroh.
Check out more details of this lovely project at Winter.
Even if you’re running tubeless, you still need to carry tubes and for big, all-day rides, sometimes that means you’re carrying extras. Andrew the Maker recently designed a Tube Sack that utilizes the triangle underneath your seat stays, just above your tire. It carries a tube, a co2, tire lever and anything else you can cram into it. The Tube Sack’s design wedges in without any thigh rub and keeps your tubes free of road grit and debris.
Head over to Andrew the Maker’s shop for more information and ordering. They run $35 in a pre-order that’s shipping out mid-October. Shipping is included in the price! Also, if you like the looks of that nifty TownieSyndicate lever, it holds a 4mm, 5mm hex, with a 25 torx and 2 phillips, all in a tire lever’s compact size. Best of all, portions of the proceeds from sales on the lever go to fight lung cancer.
Yes, two Paul posts in one week but I missed this one while I was in Utah. Enjoy!
Remember way back when we made a small batch of purple Paul touring cantis and moon units? Well, the purple is back and this time its found itself across almost the entire Paul catalog. This special color is in stock now, but it won’t last long. Head to Paul for pricing and availability.
