Ritte Racing Potato Vodka
I've been asleep at the wheel over here. Not sure how I managed to let the most recent Ritte nonsense slip past me.
Check out the ad they ran in the most recent issue of Peloton Magazine.
And of course...don't miss the Official Ritte Racing Public Apology
Ritte Apology for Potato Vodka Ad from Ritte Racing on Vimeo.
Building a Winter Rider
Last night I went onto craigslist in search of a bike that would serve as the structure of my winter build. I was hoping to find an old cro-moly MTB frame and fork with a rigid form and tail. It didn't take long for me to come across a 1995 Trek 820 that fit my needs. (Although, I really wish the 92' GT I found had been the right size for me.) For the low price of $50 I have agreed to purchase the bicycle. It might be a tad on the small side, but I seem to prefer bikes that are sized slightly smaller than what the prescribed size would be for me. Must be the old BMXer in me.
The big I'm getting is this exact model. (but, not this particular bicycle...this is a shiny one I found on the interweb thingee. The one I'm getting is not so shiny).
My plan is to strip this bicycle down and build it back up as a single speed with the classic bmx 44:16 ratio.
Rodalink | Folded Fun
Found this clever ad for a Rodalink folded bicycle by way of Adsoftheworld.com
Advertising Agency: The Drawing Squad, Jakarta, Indonesia
Creative Director: Khairul Akbar
Art Directors: Rio Feroli, Norman Prasetyo
Copywriters: Adri Zainuddin, Anton Adinugroho
Photographer: M. Ilham Soegandi
Published: July 2010
White Ritte Bossberg
The big cheese over at Ritte (Ritt-uh) Racing just shared his recent build with his flock. Not sure if this is available now or not...but if you're interested, shoot him and email via the www.ritteracing.com site.
In the meantime, please wipe that drool off your keyboard. It's disgusting.
2011 Specialized Langster
Now, I know I'm not supposed to get excited about one of the big brands launching a new fixed/single speed. But, I have to tell you....as a kid who grew up during Chrome's hey day, I love this ride. If and when the day comes that I need to replace my beloved Casati, rest assured the Langster will be in the mix of replacements. Simply gorgeous in it's simplicity.
someone get me a bib, I'm drooling over here
1977 Schwinn Varsity for sale $50
The bike bike sell-off continues here in my lair. Next up for sale is a really sharp looking 1977 Schwinn Varsity with Camelback top tube. You certainly won't win the Tour de France ontop this machine, but the paint sparkles so you'll look good tooling around the streets. It has a 17" frame....so don't be tall. Just need to be washed and lubed and it'll go. Tires are no longer gumwalls. I had to replace the tires and tubes after purchasing it myself. Local sale only. No way I'm shipping this thing. $50
FOR SALE | 2009 GHP PRO XXL
What's old is new again.
I rode this bike for one season and I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this bike. Hands down the best bike I’ve ever had. It’s 10 times the bike that I am rider. Sadly, I'm moving into the city and losing all of my space for my collection. By the time I move, I'll have only 1 bicycle left...and that will be some crappy commuter bike that I won't be afraid to have stolen.
GHP frame, fork, stem, seat post, seat clamp. Redline cranks. Sun Ringle/Rhyno Lite rims, Shadow Conspiracy seat, ODI Mushroom grips, Tektro brakes, and Wellgo magnesium pedals. Over $900 into it. Weighs in at 22.15lbs. Not too shabby.
Gary Fisher Transport
The Gary Fisher Transport and Transport+ are the latest options bikes to join the longtail cargo category. The Transport+ even has a 350 watt electric motor to help those weenies looking for some help.
Gorgeous
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 17, 20" |
| Frame | Trek Aluminum cargo design w/folding load racks |
| Fork | Alloy, straight blade w/lowrider mounts |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Alloy disc front hub, Shimano RM475 disc-ready rear hub; heavy-duty double-wall 36-hole alloy rims |
| Tires | Bontrager H4 Hard-Case Plus, 26x1.5" |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano M360, 8-speed trigger |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano M191 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano M360 Acera |
| Crank | FSA Alpha Drive, 38/28 w/guard |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-820 11-32, 8 speed |
| Pedals | Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager H1 |
| Seat Post | Bontrager SSR |
| Handlebars | Bontrager Capital Urban |
| Stem | Bontrager SSR OS, 10 degree |
| Headset | Slimstak, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed |
| Brakeset | Avid BB5 mechanical disc front brake, Tektro rear V-brake w/Tektro alloy levers |
| Accessories | |
| Extras | Folding rear load racks, front rack, Bontrager Transport cargo bag, fender, wide-stance kickstand |
Skull Skates Performance Cruiser Bicycle
I've always been a sucker for the Klunker look. This offering from Skull Skates out of Vancouver is no different. I think the only thing I'd likely change on this setup is the crank. This ride is available here for $599
Limited edition (100 pcs) Skull Skates Performance Cruiser bicycle. Chromoly, Tig welded frame set replicated from our original hand built design. All original Skull Skates chromoly cruiser bars, Weinmann 7X rims, sealed bearing alloy hubs, stainless spokes, Kenda K-rad tires, cantilever brakes, genuine Brooks leather saddle, one piece chromo cranks, platform pedals, single speed freewheel. Shred ready geometry. Click the link to check out how Skull Cruiser owners have customized their rides.
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