Tokyo Fixed Gear on the set of upcoming movie — The Last Word
The crew over at Tokyo Fixed Gear built two of these for Ewan (1 for the movie, 1 for his collection). He's riding a Gorilla Hattara frame.
Black Dynamite!
The guys over at Open Bicycle built this sweet FREEMAN for DYKC. The results are explosive (sorry...the pun was irresistable)
He’s back! Danny MacAskill partners with VW in killer ad
This will probably circle the globe in a few hours. Click to watch spot.
FREEMAN at last!
This is without a doubt my new bike crush. Everything about this company makes me happy. The name transports me back to my very first ride as a kid, alone and unsupervised, and that moment when I realized that the bike – meant freedom. Their bikes, their blog, the whole look and feel is just spot on. Oh, and it only makes sense that their kick ass identity was done by Benny Gold.
FREEMAN TRANSPORT is a Montana-based company hand-building bikes in the USA. Using Columbus steel tubing and S-and-S couplings the bikes can be easily disassembled and packed into their signature waxed canvas and leather carrying case – a collaboration with NY-based Billykirk. The case’s 26 X 26 inch dimensions ensure that the bike can be checked onto airplanes with no oversized baggage fee. This unique feature on all Freeman bikes allows for easy assembly/disassembly – with only one simple tool to put them back together – making it easy to ride to and from the airport.
The company was founded in 2006 by the artist and designer team of Nathaniel Freeman and Benjamin Ferencz, both of whom travel frequently and were frustrated by the expense of shipping their bikes and the lack of quality options in the travel-bike industry. Refusing to go bikeless, Freeman and Ferencz decided to design it themselves.
Our fixed-gear/track model (with or without brakes), is available now, with Commuter, Cyclo-cross and Road bikes planned for 2009.
In addition to bikes, Freeman also makes products for the traveler – hats, clothing, leather goods and bike accessories. Committed to USA manufacturing and sustainable materials, Freeman Transport strives to reduce the impact their lifestyles have on the world.
Save the date: The BFF rolls into the District – 12/05
The Bicycle Film festival is making it's global rounds. Stops have either occured or are about to in Memphis • New York • Philadelphia • Pittsburgh • Minneapolis • Richmond • San Francisco • Detroit • Oakland • Portland • Austin • Chicago • Montreal • Boulder • Toronto • Orlando • LA • Milwaukee • San Diego • Zurich • Seattle • Lisbon • Vienna • Houston • Salt Lake City • London • Copenhagen • Milano • Paris • Denver • Sydney • Tokyo • Melbourne • Miami • Boston • New Orleans • D.C.
Looks like they saved DC for last. The only details available at the moment are that it's happening December 5th. The where, I do not know at this time. But....I'll keep you posted.
Scroll down to find an eariler post where I shared the trailer
Swedish inspired Pilen
Pilen concept is a race bike inspired by early Le Mans style, the concept is supposed to create a sentimental bond with the user and also give them the same feeling as if they were driving a sports car. This concept is developed for the Swedish bike brand Pilen cykel in Målilla.
That seat looks as though it was inspired by a Swedish snow plow!
Jiro Belt
I'm late to the party again. I had been sitting on this idea for a while now. Like they say, if you snooze, you lose. You can purchase these here.
Rocked and rolled in Frederick
I built the Dean Duke up this weekend. Unfortunately, I lost a fingernail in the process! FYI: disc brakes are basically spinning knives.
For the bikes inaugural ride and my first attempt at clipless pedal mountain biking I decided to head out to Frederick MD. I'd been wanting to hit those trails for quite some time. I'd heard great things and was anticipating a day filled with fast single track and challenging and taxing climbs. Craig from Germantown Cycles was the acting ride leader. As for me, I played the part of ride buffoon...and it was a role I performed with great vigor.
Frederick offered all of the challenges I had been expecting and then some. The 'some' came in the form of rocks, rocks, rocks, and more rocks. In fact, less than 100yards into the ride I was thrown off the bike after launching myself off one rock and into a tree. And so went the day. About 30 minutes in I took the cleats off my pedals...enough was enough. About 1hour in my crank arm fell off. Thankfully, I was able to located the bolt. NEVER EVER BUY TRUVATIV FIRE X cranks. NEVER. Oh, I also managed to lose my keys on the ride.
Despite all the mishaps, the ride was great fun and I can't wait to get out there again. Out of the 5 riders only Craig managed to escape without a horrific looking wreck.
As for how the new bike performed – I honestly can't say. I had never ridden on anything that severe with my Jamis so I have no frame of reference. What I did learn was that on a really difficult course, I am not ready for clipless pedals.
I managed to track down some photos of what it looks like out there.
This is what it looks like out there. Courtesy of bundokbiker's flckr photostream
Courtesy of bundokbiker's flckr photostream
Courtesy of bundokbiker's flckr photostream
Incidentally...that is one crazy looking bike! I need to learn more. Courtesy of bundokbiker's flckr photostream
Race Across the Sky: The day after
Last night I went to the premiere of Race Across the Sky with my buddy Adam. I wasn't sure what to expect with this movie, but what I can tell you...was that I certainly wasn't expecting a sold out theater. Adam and I wound up in the uppermost row, jammed in a corner. Perhaps DC is a bit more of a biking city than I give it credit.
The movie itself was thoroughly enjoyable. The history behind the Leadville 1oo was interesting to discovery and seeing the race unfold was great. I love the out and back format of the race. Every rider gets to see one another at some point and to me that's special. There was such a great sense of comraderie amongst the riders. The Leadville 100 is definitely on my must do before I die list. Definitely.
Perhaps the most amazing thing about that movie though, aside from the fact that Lance road the final 7 miles of the race on a flat rear tire and still broke the course record, was that Dave Wiens is 45 years old. Forty-five and still crushing people out there. I mean, crushing people.
This guy is the nicest soul crushing killer on the planet
His weapon of choice, Germany's Rotwild R.R2
Here is a bio from his TOPEAK/Ergon Racing team.
Dave Wiens is an exceptional talent. For more than 20 years he is actively pro-racing, a team-manager and scene-connoisseur. The two-time US National Mountainbike Champion and multiple worldcup winner Wiens has been introduced to the „Mountain Bike Hall of Fame“ in 2002.
In 2008 Dave Wiens has won the legendary long distance race "Leadville 100" for an impressive sixth time in a row, defeating the likes of Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis along the way. This guy really knows how to mountainbike! Dave Wiens supports Ergon development teams with his vast experience and expertise.
- Nickname: Wiensy
- Date of Birth: Sept 7, 1964
- Place of birth: Wheatridge, CO USA
- Place of residence: Gunnison, CO USA
- Height: 6’2” 188cm
- Weight: 185 lbs 84 kg
- Things I really like: My wife and boys, great singletrack, steep and deep powder skiing and a good book
- Things I dislike: I’m pretty easy to please
- Career Target: Continue to show people what a great sport mountain biking is. It’s fun and healthy
Simply SUPERB
This shop makes me proud to say I'm from Boston. The shop is as beautiful to look at as the bikes they are selling. Well done.
What is Superb Bicycle? After over 2 years of plotting, scheming, designing and redesigning all of our hard work is finally paying off. With help from many friends and new colleagues we bring you Superb. We chose the name Superb with inspiration from an old set of Suntour Superbe hubs that have been kicking around our basement for years. However, this name means more to us than just a tribute to a great historical bike part. We feel Superb will represent the quality of service, selection and overall presentation this shop is to provide to our customers both old and new. Expect to see high end track frames, components, apparel, collaborations with local designers, artists, and frame builders, as well as events designed to bring bike enthusiasts together to help build a bigger, stronger community in Boston. At Superbbicycle.com we will continue to keep you up to date with all the new ideas, products, and events going on in the cycling world as well as offer many products from our retail location for sale online.
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