The Radavist

I’ve been wanting to shoot photos of Melissa and her Cinelli Bolt since this summer but never got the chance to. Earlier this week, my Mamiya 7ii came in the mail and I had to do a test roll, which is when I finally bumped into Melissa with a camera in hand. The photos came out great and although I can see a few things I’ll have to be mindful of (keeping those vertical lines straight, proper exposure with the meter, etc), I’m very pleased with the Mamiya 7ii. Even scanning medium format on my dinky Epson v600 produces great results (see above).

Pardon me while I talk under these photos of Melissa…

So why buy ANOTHER camera?

This is true on many levels, especially for a city like New York. I’ve known this girl for some time now and she embodies physical fitness and just straight up hustle. For those of you who don’t know who Kym Perfetto is, you might want to check out her site.

You should know who Affinity is!

This year’s Red Hook Crit has officially raised the bar!

Check out the press-release below!

Photos by Ainis Permins

The last Cinelli I featured in a Reader’s Rides post was all about low-visibility. As a striking contrast, Ainis Permins‘ Vigorelli is about as as far from low-vis as you can get. This one’s bright but pretty damn sharp! See more below.

Photos by Kyle Kelley

Everyone loves a well documented track bike, right? Tracko just posted this one up and it’s too good to not share. Check out more of this disco party Panasonic blue beauty at the Tracko Flickr!

Usually when you see Campagnolo Pista hubs with drillium, chances are, they came from the Paramount facilities in the 70’s, complete with Paramount track bikes. Rumor has it that they misdrilled them too large for spoke holes and had to re-drill them, giving the flange a nice, light, facelift.*

While the technological advancements (i.e. weight) of hub designs have improved since then, there’s still that nostalgic allure of a classic Italian component with little circles cut out of it. As others have noted “nothing is lighter than a hole“. Drillium Revival are the minds behind this masterpiece hubset pictured here. Their holes were drilled intentionally and will be gracing one of Chris Bishop‘s 2013 NAHBS bikes.

Oh and they didn’t stop with the hubs. They kind of went all out! See more drilled, milled, profiled and polished Campagnolo Pista at the Bishop Flickr.

*source: Cicli Devotion

Barcelona-based Dosnoventa has a new web design up, filled with products, videos, photos, reviews and more. Head on over and check it out. For more Dosnoventa posts on this site, click here.

Peonfx has a ton of new accessories up on the site, including some pendants. I like the Kill Hill design the best. See the rest at Peonfx.

Man, I think this is the first time I’ve seen the Phil Wood cranks on a photographed bike and they look great. Here’s the newest from Stanridge Speed. Thanks for sending this over, Adam.

Photo by Dylan Bigby

I can just hear Yim whispering “fixie” looking at this photo. Such a great shot, Dylan. Full Frame Collective‘s always got the goods!

SS?

You read the title. Watch Red Hook Crit for more information next week!

Fixed Mag 14 is on the way March 10th. Here’s the cover and a quick run down of what to expect:

“ssue #14’s cover photograph was shot by Ian G. C. White who is a photographer based in Switzerland.
The article in Fixed #14 featuring Ian’s epic photographs is written by Patrick Seabase.
You might be remember the iconic cover photograph of Fixed issue #8 which was also shot by Ian.

It’s our first cover that does not feature a rider too.

We are also featuring:

Brother Cycles – Interview
Look Out – Jamie Kirkham
Bike Check – Thomas Poignant
Bike Check – Steve Tortorelli
Look Out – John Taki
and much more…

Fixed #14 launches on the 10th of March 2013!”

Perspective has many applications, especially with reference to this site. PiNP made its impact through covering track bikes and FGFS in NYC and beyond. Still, cycling commentary, of all sorts filled the pages. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time riding road bikes, been out bicycle camping, touring and the content all shifts depending on what’s going on.

Sometimes, looking at things a little differently can change your perspective and even a new track bike can bring back the nostalgic past. Shooting the Sword today made me really miss the days of bombing NYC traffic with my friends and wheeling down the avenues.

Even before I pushed hard on domestically-produced bikes and components, the Profile fixed hubs were the best thing money could buy for the street-thrashers and they look so bitching on this bike.

What I’m trying to say is, I fucking love this bike.

More to come…

A back to back Tracko post? This one’s worth it.

Kyle just posted this pre-order notice for his new Endo Customs-made Tracko kits up on Instagram. I don’t usually wear a kit when I ride my track bike, but I don’t care. I’m ordering one anyway. This dude is largely responsible for the popularity of track bikes and his site has been a favorite of mine, since forever (sorry Andy, yours is too!). Everything he touches turns to gold and unlike those Ramblin Rolls, there’s enough of these kits to go around.

Pre-order the Tracko kits until February 28th here.

Photos by Kyle Kelley

Tracko‘s back up and running but Kyle’s still sorting out the back end. Sean Martin from TOLA‘s new LOW is tasty. Check out more of this delicious bike here.

Where are your handlebars dude?

This latest piece of work from Woof needs no explanation. I’ve been digging your new illustrations man! Keep at it.

So rad. I love race footage. Addison is a beast! Check out more at 904 Fixed.