Posts Tagged ‘keirin’
Hench!
March 26, 2010Keirin goodness.
January 21, 2010
Braindead.
November 3, 2009
This is what happens when a degenerate tries to steal your bike by using the frame as leverage against a u-lock. I am saying… Dude what is to be gained from ruining the frame your trying to steal?
I hope the perp of this crime rots in the flames of hell.
Spotted at Keirin Culture.
My Favourite…
October 27, 2009
Keirin Day.
October 16, 2009
Heaven.
October 15, 2009
Via Hype in Japan.
Geometry.
October 1, 2009
Tomoni.
October 1, 2009
Japanese brand Tomoni is run by a small collective of very positive and progressive thinking people. Unlike traditional business were the focus is making money and moving units. Tomoni’s goal is to have fun working together as a cooperative to create beautiful bikes and building stronger and healthier communities.
That is one of the nicest head badges I have seen for a while… although good as it is I still rate the Kinfolk design as my number one. Sorry Tomoni! Great decals though.
Via Tracko.
Words from Cadence.
Peep the Tomoni website.
Mirror Mirror.
September 29, 2009
Ocean.
September 17, 2009
Hipster as you like but I’m digging it… especially that back wheel. Now that is what I call chromed out!
Kentaro’s Ocean spotted over at EHVFXD.
Kinfolk x Carnival.
August 21, 2009
As an emerging bike-brand, Kinfolk looked to one of Japan’s most respected and established Keirin bike builders in Kusaka to produce and manufacture the brand’s frames. With few possessing the necessary knowledge, patience and understanding required to build a bike of this quality, Kinfolk’s offerings are undoubtedly something that won’t easily escape your mind. Teaming up with another respected entity in bike shop Carnival Tokyo, together the two release a co-branded fixed gear bike featuring a Kinfolk frame and Carnival Tokyo components.
Kinfolk Hotness.
July 22, 2009
Seen at Macaframa.
Photograph courtesy of the Kinfolk Flickr.
Shop open!
July 1, 2009
Go peep.
Framebuilding Friday.
June 26, 2009Take a peak inside the Kansai based workshop of Kusaka San: Master framebuilder of Kinfolk and Vivalo.
Absolutely stunning photographs with more on the Flickr.
Via ways and Means.
New Frames in…
June 24, 2009… at the NJS frames and parts supermarket. And for those like myself who have been waiting it looks like the new website will be up shortly too.
I want one!
June 23, 2009
Seen here.
CTRS.
June 11, 2009
Undefeated La Brea is now holding a contest to win a UNDFTD/CTRS fixed gear bike. The bike was built in Japan by UNDFTD and a Master kierin race bike builder, and is a fully functional 54cm, left side drive bicycle. To enter to win is easy. Just cruise down to the shop on La Brea, buy a Livestrong band for 1 buck, receive a form to enter and win. Of course, all proceeds go toward the research for the cure of cancer. All other UNDFTD locations will have bands and forms in the very near future.
Keirin in Black and White.
June 10, 2009I am not sure of you had noticed but of late I seem to have gained a certain penchant for vintage cycling photographs. You gotta love old photos right?
So to keep everyone happy and also to keep the vintage theme going here are a selection of amazing pictures of some Keirin happenings.
Nagasawa Envy.
May 19, 2009These beauties are available now at Super Makuri.
Kinfolk Goodness.
April 21, 2009
Kinfolk got a new website and what seems to be a batch of new frames.
“After a lot of work, a few flights to Japan and back, many ginger mint mojitos, weeks of jetlag, 43 freshness burgers, and 8 inches of beard, we’re happy to officially launch the Kinfolk Bicycle co. We are deeply honored and very grateful to work with Kusaka ( Vivalo ) in bringing these frames to the world. For someone of his caliber to trust us with his handiwork is an honor.”
“Containing decades of frame building experience, and made to the exacting specifications of Keirin track racing, these bikes are functional and built to last. In addition, we wanted these bikes to be beautiful as well. From the brass headbadges designed by Marco Hernandez, paint by Coat and Colorworks, to the graphics by Way&Means, no expense was spared in making them look as good as possible.”
Good on you Kinfolk… Your frames are looking super mighty and I am feeling them. I’ll take two please!
