Not too sure about the paint job here but I have always loved these frames. To me the angles and geo look just ‘right’.
Via Prolly.
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Archive for July, 2009
Paisley Geekhouse.
July 8, 2009Difisso Hotness.
July 8, 2009This one is up there with some of the nicest ‘classic’ track frames.
Plus I have an absolute soft spot for the chosen colour combo as some of you may know… Red and Chrome. Mmmmmmm Delicious!
“The “DiFisso” project rises in Autumn 2007 from the passion and commitment of three friends, as synthesis of all the ideas collected during a trip in the south of California. It was in Newport Beach where we got in touch with the track bike culture for the first time. DiFisso track frames aim to mix the Californian culture and “easy going” mood, with the accuracy, on-going research and focus on “total quality” proper of Italian handicraft tradition. The combination of these two seemingly opposite elements gives unespected results: the manufacturing, completely handmaded, makes each frame a unique piece. The goal is to create, every single time, a product that reflects at best the personality and the needs of our customers: a custom-tailored frame always different to the others producted, but with its own recognizable style.”
Words from Difisso.
Via Pedal Consumption.
Hardy’s new Bike.
July 7, 2009
He did mention to me a while ago of his love for rollerblading but when he sent me this I was surprised to say the least.
His words in the email went something like this: “Hi mate, pics attached of my new whip. No hipster will be able to test me now and you can keep your H plus son rims pal, I now roll on blades”
Yvon Le Caer.
July 7, 2009
Calling all of my Art crew.
July 7, 2009
More info here.
Props to Joe.
July 7, 2009
My homeboy and London cycling connection Joe is doing the Etape du Tour in a couple of weeks with a few boys from Rapha.
Big up yourself Joe this is an absolute mammoth task.
The Reconnaissance mission of the Etape took just over two days to complete… Joe and his crew have 8 hours! Vomitting anyone?
The 2009 edition of the Etape du Tour is the most hotly anticipated to date. The coup de grace of this year’s event will be the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux. Featured 13 times in the Tour’s history, ‘Le Geant’ is infamously tough and one of the most respected mountains in Europe. Eddy Merckx needed oxygen on the col’s summit after his winning climb in 1970 and Tom Simpson pushed beyond physical boundaries in his attempt to conquer this extinct volcano.
This epic ascent, however, will be a fitting climax to what will be a glorious and memorable day on the sunny roads of Provence. The route takes in exquisite Provencal scenery and whilst there will be suffering, it should be the ride of a lifetime.
Words taken from ‘The Elusive Prize’ at Rapha.
Weekend Workers Fixed Gear Social.
July 6, 2009
Right then, sorry for the lateness of the deets folks but here goes:
We will meet on Tuesday evening at 7.10pm at Pigeon Park in the city centre and then proceed to cycle out of town onwards through Balsall Heath, Moseley, then Kings Heath to hopefully meet some more people and then out passed the Maypole into the countryside.
We aim to do a 2-3 hour ride and either do a shorter distance and stop at a country pub ( the Peacock perhaps? ) or do a long loop of somesort… but we will leave that decision up to all of us on the day I think.
So them there are the vitals… I hope you can make it and let us hope for good weather!
Another Reminder.
July 3, 2009Weekend Workers Fixed Gear Social Club… Soon Come!
A Reminder.
July 3, 2009Bikezilla this weekend yo!
Make sure, ( if you can make it ) you really try to get there. Fin has put in a lot of effort for the Birmingham crew and rumour has it that a few folks from out of town will be hitting it up. Nice work… May the madness commence!
!BIKEZILLA!
16:00 meet outside ideal skate shop.
16:30-18:00 bike polo mash-up. Bring your shin-pads. 3v3 – 3 goals wins or high score after 5 mins.
18:00 Points Race – 10 Check-points across the city centre.
From the start point you will be given a map and one location to go to.
Once you arrive at the first location collect a token. On the back of the token the location of the next checkpoint will be marked.
This continues until you return with all tokens to the start point.
There will be tasks to complete at checkpoint 5 and 10.
19:00 Footdown – Using any means at your disposal, be the last one pedalling.
[Break For drinking etc]
19:30 Grand Prix – Lap race not for the faint of heart.
Start Digbeth high street (just before Milk street) race all the way up and around Camp Hill circus, then bomb it down back to the finish line – Rea street junction.
19:45 Car Park Climb – Moat Lane car park. HTFU. Groups of 4 race to the top. 2 qualify from each stage.
20:15 Pub/Park drinking
Just some of the goodies…
July 3, 2009… Available at the newly re-opened Track Supermarket.
Candy.
July 3, 2009
Wood Wood Happy Socks.
July 2, 2009
Schlager Runde.
July 2, 2009
B-Witch.
July 2, 2009Don’t know much about these other than what you see here…
Good looking bars though and I am loving the fact that they are quite a high rise bar without the need for a BMX cross brace! So good for folks repping on the low pro’s. Not a bad price either at £35.
From TFG.
H plus Son.
July 2, 2009
Looks like H plus son have dropped a not so deep rim onto the market… Currently only available in Black and with a 32 hole drilling.
These might prove a nice alternative to the popular Velocity Deep V but I guess only time will tell.
Via Hplusson.
Shop open!
July 1, 2009
Go peep.
Cadence.
July 1, 2009
The new collection from Cadence is looking great, fantastic quality all round and a real good choice of fabrics and colours, and not a cycle component printed T in sight!
Go check the whole collection here.
Via Fixedgearleeds.
Chari & Co x Steven Alan.
July 1, 2009As far as shirts go this is quite nice, although I am not sure if we need anymore plaid.
The latest riding enthusiast to try his hand at bike-friendly gear? Steven Alan. Alan’s new flannel riding shirt—designed in conjunction with Lower East Side track-and-fixie mecca Chari & Co.—has a long tail to cover your ass and a Velcro-fastened rip-open chest pocket that’s been relocated to a messenger-bag-friendly position. There are also sweatshirt-style ribbed cuffs on the sleeves, sturdy snaps on the placket, and what’s being called a “hunting pocket” zippered into the back. Unless your cycling is a lot different than our cycling, we’re thinking this is more for a banana, an MP3 player, and a portable pump than for, say, upland game—but then again, who are we to tell you how to roll?
Words from here.
Via Chari and Co.
