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Goodbye Blogger!

2008-10-27T23:29:00.006-04:00

Beginning tomorrow I will be moving my blog to ProllyisnotProbably.com permanently. All my old posts will remain here, but new information will be updated on ProllyisnotProbably.com daily. Please update all your RSS readers and bookmarks and feel free to post this image to get the word out. Also expect a HUGE update first thing in the morning. You don't want to miss it!

Eschmarke

2008-10-27T13:54:00.003-04:00

Once again, the Dutch design my ideal utopia. Such a great project on so many levels but honestly, the reason I posted this is because there is a little kid getting pitted on the ramp! S333 Architecture obviously knows what people want; architecture you can ride a bike on! Sure it's mixed use and Americans could learn a lot from the Dutch, especially NYC's urban planners, but something is to be said about the incorporation of the bicycle in everyday life in Holland that hits me as the future, not the past as US-Bureaucrats want you to believe.

HIPSTER FIGHT!

2008-10-27T10:22:00.002-04:00

Friday night was a blast. The Tom and Tony show rolled into town around 11pm or so. I had been sleeping on the couch since 8pm, so by the time they showed up, I was well rested. We rode all over Midtown and by the time we headed back to Brooklyn, the entire neighborhood was drunk. These two started arguing and eventually the guy in black bitch-slapped the dude in the khaki jacket. Chaos ensued. Sort of. Look closely for Steve's thrown banana...

Bad Boyz

2008-10-27T09:45:00.000-04:00

Japan's finest doing what they do!
Bad Boys from NZNZman on Vimeo.

All Things Metal

2008-10-27T00:45:00.002-04:00

In case you hadn't caught this before. I saw the metal documentary, Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, on VH1 a while back and this is the anticipated follow-up entitled "Global Metal". Check it out when you have an hour and a half to kill kill kill.

Bike Kill 666

2008-10-26T16:13:00.001-04:00

Bike Kill 666
Originally uploaded by jamie nyc

Heal up danny!

Bike Kill 666

2008-10-26T01:22:00.005-04:00

Terror Bear digression brought to you by Bike Kill 666 and some other shit

Peel'd

2008-10-23T12:07:00.005-04:00

Sexysushi, one of my favorite fixed-gear photographers has posted some more pics from his NYC visit on his Flickr... You remember these?

Locks to Locks

2008-10-23T11:02:00.001-04:00

Another event in Seattle you Left coasters should attend!

More and More Halloween Races!

2008-10-22T13:55:00.003-04:00

Bike Kill 666 too!

Prolly is Not Probably Exclusive!

2008-10-22T10:07:00.002-04:00

this is the remix...
Bootleg Sessions Syndicate Ep 1 from Bootleg Sessions on Vimeo.

Supercorsa Vans

2008-10-22T00:15:00.003-04:00

About time Vans did some real cycling shoes! These Supercorsa Eras that Doug got to model look promising!

I wasn't gonna post this...

2008-10-21T23:11:00.004-04:00

But since both Kyoichi and Burd did, I figured I might as well. I've been working on the big spins more and more lately and finally dialed them in. Yeah yeah yeah, I'm well-aware I just posted a video last week, but the one in this video is smoother and tonight I landed some pretty unprecedented variations. This is the only one I got on tape before my digital camera died.
More 720 action from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Guys Who Cut Their Own Hair

2008-10-21T23:04:00.006-04:00

At Interbike, Stevil from How to Avoid the Bummer Life pulled me aside, stuck a knife to my throat and told me if I screamed he'd give me a "smiley, from ear, to ear". Once I calmed down and got over the intial shock, I listed carefully. He proposed that I post on his "all things track bike and ADD internet blog" he was working on with Swobo. He then told me that Julie, Kevin from Cog Mag and Stevil from Swobo would be posting as well. After I realized he wasn't going to buck fifty me. I agreed! The blog, entitled "Guys Who Cut Their Own Hair" is launching later today! Go ahead and add us to your RSS readers!

Project X

2008-10-21T19:59:00.003-04:00

René van Zuuk has finished his Project X house in Almere, Netherlands. I really admire the Dutch design sensibility and his office has built numerous projects that I visited while in Holland in '04. Gorgeous geometry!

I wanna thrash the hell out of this

2008-10-21T17:39:00.001-04:00

The first "collabo" bike that KILLS SHIT. Way to go guys!

Positive Approach

2008-10-21T13:19:00.002-04:00

Matt up in B-flo just sent me this email about Positive Approach, a new store in Buffalo. Seems the guys at Positive Approach are taking the Cadence model to hear and attempting to recreate what Dustin did in Seattle in Buffalo. Good luck guys! Check out one of their shirts above and a few words from Charlie "Check out the first shirt Joe and I have put together for the Ridden/ Delicious Fixicious Line. You will be able to pick one of these up at the store Positive Approach we are opening up at 611 Elmwood."

Funday 2

2008-10-21T11:29:00.000-04:00

Slick moves in there. Justin and Tyler killin it!
Funday #2 from Laali on Vimeo.

MORE Mosher

2008-10-20T14:05:00.002-04:00

Does this guy have a job? Everyday there's a new video up. Mosher, you living off Canadian welfare? Another sick video with a solid line. Good job dude!

Hutchinson Ad

2008-10-20T09:41:00.002-04:00

I saw this at Interbike this year and it looks like it's made its way to Youtube. Awesome footage. Thanks to Krillz for showing me this.

Vans and Fixed Gear London

2008-10-19T20:46:00.002-04:00

So Fixed Gear London just upped these images to their Flickr stream and I have to say, this bike looks so ill! Can't wait to see the whole thing guys! "Fixedgearlondon was founded by Andy and Ted in 2005, riding fixed has since become our lives – and more. This frame is the first that Ted has built from scratch and is Fixedgearlondons’ interpretation of what a Vans fixed gear bike should be like."

Milwaukee Macaframa Premiere

2008-10-18T00:37:00.000-04:00

LOOK! It's Wilis!

Seattle Run

2008-10-17T23:29:00.000-04:00

Tyler on a run!

Do not try this at home

2008-10-17T16:09:00.001-04:00

Holy shit.

House Industries Jersey

2008-10-17T15:17:00.005-04:00

House Industries has just released a short-sleeve Merino Wool jersey for the Winter. I wish it were a long-sleeved jersey guys!

More Halloween Alleycats....

2008-10-17T13:59:00.002-04:00

If you're throwing an alleycat, shoot me an email with your flier and I'll post it up! Keep em coming!

Trick Track Toronto

2008-10-17T12:03:00.001-04:00

Mosher breaks his frame. Like the smoothie + 180 bh combo. Just recently got those as well!
Toronto Track Tricks from Tom Mosher on Vimeo.

Shop Gentei Halloween!

2008-10-17T10:49:00.004-04:00

Not only has Baltimore's Shop Gentei just opened a new storefront in Towson, they're also hosting a Halloween Alleycat this year. If Bike Kill and NYC's Halloween race wasn't going on at the same time, I'd definitely make the drive to Bmore and do this race. Gentei's alleycats are always a blast!

New Sword!

2008-10-17T10:28:00.003-04:00

No, not the band... the bike made by Fat Bald Men. Thanks for the head's up Burd! I saw these at Interbike. Big improvement! They didn't have the fork at that point however.

If you haven't been to this... [NSFW]

2008-10-17T01:47:00.002-04:00

You should go...

Barack Metal

2008-10-17T01:37:00.002-04:00

Via the Bloglin "I went into Toy Tokyo before I left for Asia, and Lev asked if Mishka wanted to be part of the Barack Obama Custom Show this weekend at the Toy Tokyo Gallery.

Of course I said yes, but then realized I had NO TIME to paint a custom. I orignally wanted to Barack as a Juggalo, and luckily Lamour came to save the day (again). I think he took my idea and kicked up like 1000000%. So we present to you, the “Barack Metal” Obama Custom."

Fuck McCain

2008-10-17T01:13:00.004-04:00

Do not take this too seriously, please. I just have to get this off my chest. I don't post political subjects... But FUCK THIS GUY. What a FUCKING DICK. Look at him trying to back pedal. Idiot. Seriously, subjectively look at this interaction. Make a diagram about McCain's rationale and then read it back to yourself. WHY would you vote for this clown? Don't get me started on this subject... He's LYING to the American people constantly and they're eating it up. Calling Obama a terrorist and then back-pedaling through it when you're interrogated by a latenight talk show host. He'll play off the "God" card and all the hypocrites involved with Christianity will eat it up. Before you say anything, I was raised in a Christian household. Went to church 3 times a week and have read the Bible from front to back. This isn't a Christian. No "God-fearing" or God respecting man or women would ever call Obama a "Nigger" or a "Terrorist". If you HAVE to vote for him, please be it based on some legit reason, not because you think Obama's a terrorist because some redneck bimbo told you he was. [fuck Palin too... dumb bitch] Also, McCain, you FUCKING DUMBASS, Palin is dealing with Down Syndrome, not Autism like you blabbered off 10 times last night.

650c vs. 700c

2008-10-16T16:24:00.007-04:00

I'll take this opportunity to raise an important debate in the "fixed gear trick" circle. I think that riding a 650c wheel with no overlap is a cop out. It's great seeing the amount of skill that some riders have been dialing into their tricks while dealing with a 700c barspinable bike. In my opinion, the 700c bikes are the future and the 650c fronts are limiting; horribly handling and ugly. Not to mention pedal strike! Doing tricks with a 700c wheelset is a challenge in it's own and even though it is limiting, it presents new solutions and creates new forms of riding. This takes skill and incredible timing. Everyone riding a 650c front with no overlap should be cranking out variations. Unfortunately, it's all the same. Step it up! Super Ted laying it down and showing kids how it's done. I've been working on these and it ain't easy! SuperTed Bunnyhop Barspin... from Andy Ellis on Vimeo. added points: -26" Rigid MTB forks will allow you to spin a 700c wheel... -These are generally cheaper [+/- $100] than a 650c wheel and a decrease in HT angle provides better handling than an increase... -I wasn't "insulting" anyone who rides a 650c front. This post is just the by-product of a ton of conversations I had with people while in Vegas at Interbike. -I rode a 650c front before. It's not fun and I understand there are trade-offs between a 650c and a 700c front...

Change

2008-10-16T15:24:00.000-04:00

We were at DQM this weekend when they were filming this.

Bike Check

2008-10-15T19:11:00.002-04:00

Darkthrone's on Pedal Mafia's Bike Check One Two this week. Check it here!

Waxed Cotton Hoodie

2008-10-15T14:26:00.003-04:00

I just swung by DQM to throw rocks at Kyle's Vigorelli and decided to pick up one of their Slate Driden Waxed Hoodies instead. They call it a bomber jacket, but it's got a hood! Driden is a material made by The British Millerain in England. It's water-repellent as you can see and has a nice lining. Can't wait for cold weather. A write-up on the material: Driden garments are designed to benefit the wearer in almost any challenging situation. This unique waterproofing treatment gives an aged, distressed appearance that is enhanced twith home laundering.

Sugino Cogs

2008-10-15T13:00:00.002-04:00

Ben's Cycles got in the hyped-up Sugino cog carrier set for about $105. Get them now!

Obamabike

2008-10-15T11:18:00.001-04:00

Geekhouse bikes have utilized their new Sublimation powdercoating process to make a bike to support Obama's presidential campaign. The best part is, it's on eBay! Bid now and support Obama's campaign!

Well Said

2008-10-15T00:04:00.002-04:00

You are Here (the Town)

2008-10-14T21:12:00.004-04:00

Stevil of How to Avoid the Bummer Life fame has a gallery opening at Invisible this Thursday. I ran into him today on my lunch break and we discussed a few things, one of which is the sacrificing of bicycle parts to Satan. Not Stan, SATAN. Make sure you get over to his opening as they'll have wine, cheese and crackers for you to dine on. The exhibition will be on view from October 16th – November 15th 2008 with a opening reception held on Thursday, October 16th 2008 from 7pm-9pm

Invisible NYC 148 Orchard Street NYC 10002 212.228.1358 www.invisiblenyc.com

Richard's Aunt is Hot

2008-10-14T17:25:00.003-04:00

This past summer, my friend Richard visited me in NYC. He's from Stockholm and had a blast. Well, today he just informed me that this is his Aunt. Back from when she used to model... He just also told me that she dated the swedish King, when he was a prince back in 1973

720 Big Spins

2008-10-14T09:58:00.002-04:00

Got these dialed at the Peel spot. These two were from the end of the night... Got a 900 as well, which isn't on the footage.
720 Big Spins from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Catherine Opie

2008-10-13T15:33:00.002-04:00

The Guggenheim currently has Catherine Opie's encyclopedic exhibition catalog up. The show features Opie's work since 1988. I have an original Opie piece. One of the Manhattan beach surfers series. Even though I haven't made it to the Gugg yet, I anticipate going to catch this before it's over. I suggest you do the same.

Rinse 06

2008-10-13T14:50:00.002-04:00

Just bought this today. It's well worth it. I have to admit that I never like Plastic Man or his new moniker, Plastician, but his recent Rinse FM podcasts and now this have turned me onto his music. Buy the album here!

Massive Monday

2008-10-13T12:12:00.002-04:00

Check out another Sexysushi pic! This is from Pedalmafia's Matsuri, homeboy's got some lift! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures from his NYC trip. hint hint.

Tony's Back

2008-10-12T13:42:00.003-04:00

After spending 3 months in India working for GM, Tony Fast is back. This weekend he came up to visit and we rolled around lower Manhattan all day. Andy has some nice pictures up on his blog, in a post entitled Riding with Internet Celebrities. Clever kid...

Azonic Zero

2008-10-12T13:39:00.002-04:00

This is the nuttiest shit I've ever seen. Well, this weekend anyway. The Azonic 0 stem looks like Bender from Futurama. Via Gooooove08's Flickr.

Chain and Cog Eras!

2008-10-10T15:47:00.004-04:00

At DQM! Pretty stoked on these. But WHY OH WHY won't someone do a vans with a harder insole? I want a moulded carbon insole...

West Side Metal

2008-10-10T00:15:00.001-04:00

Super Champion's video ALMOST looks as metal as our Metal Race 2 this year. I didn't see any blood rookies!

I'm Over Carbon...

2008-10-10T00:10:00.001-04:00

But this shit is impressive! Chari & Co. got a grip of HED3s in stock today. Hustlin.

Until the Light Takes Us

2008-10-09T11:26:00.003-04:00

Can't wait for this to come out! Fenriz's love of House music is great... DARKTHRONE!

Murda tha BIKE!

2008-10-09T10:40:00.003-04:00

Jeff from All City sent me this pic of his 'Noni with the new H+Son rims laced up to some All-city hubs. Pretty nice looking. He calls it his Murderbike. I think you need more blood on the bike though... Lookin good!

Bike Shorts this Sunday!

2008-10-08T23:21:00.003-04:00

That's right, Bike Shorts 7! Already! Come out to Solar 1 this Sunday night at 7pm and check out the newest collection of Bike Short Films. Bring a sweater because the space is outdoors. Also, we're releasing the 5 minute long trailer to Empire... What is Empire? You'll have to come to find out!

Greg Mishka's Gangsta Track

2008-10-08T22:41:00.001-04:00

For Greg's belated birthday present. His girlfriend bought him a Medium Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta Track. BMW's bikes are pretty hard to get ahold of and he had to wait a bit. The guys at Affinity hooked him up with a pretty slick build. Purple Deep V's, Sugino 75s and a nice Thomson stem and a Ti Rolls! I'm always stoked when people get new bikes and this one's a beauty!

Steve Hed and Supermighty

2008-10-07T13:37:00.003-04:00

At Interbike 08!

Bike Loft

2008-10-07T12:15:00.001-04:00

Earlier this Summer, the Forum for Urban Design held a "Bike Loft" competition. Here's a friend of mine's entry... I agree, Red Hook needs a Velodrome!

Haters will Hate

2008-10-06T20:45:00.004-04:00

Super solid. Feeling homeboy's style on the white aluminum frame. The 360 slow rolls are clean. Tom's the only person I've seen do these till now! Every time I do it, I can't get the 180 at the end. Slow Roll = 180 to fakie wheelie + whip out. yfg from kry$t＠lk? on Vimeo.

Your dignity, how was it locked up?

2008-10-06T13:50:00.000-04:00

because you lost it...

More Peel Pics!

2008-10-04T21:23:00.004-04:00

180 off the hip tail tap the lip 540 roll out Sexysushi is visiting NYC from Japan. I've posted his Flickr images in the past. Here's his blog, so add him to your RSS readers. Anyway, so he came out to Peel last week and took some shots. Here are a few and as he promises, there will be more on the way! Check out Jeremiah tail tapping the lip! Enjoy

Peel Sessions by Ed Glazar

2008-10-03T18:39:00.001-04:00

I love Ed's pictures so much.

My Pet Monster...

2008-10-03T14:48:00.002-04:00

I had a few of these... and I know you did too. Now you can get a hat to match. Mishka proudly presents, the My Pet Monster Keep Watch New Era!

Glamorous Gangsta

2008-10-02T19:58:00.003-04:00

Sasha took some pr0n pictures of Darkthrone, my BMW Gangsta Track. Check em out here!

It's ok Burd...

2008-10-02T19:02:00.001-04:00

... that was probably the most excitement he got all week!
Illegal Fixed Gear Trackstand from Ride/Relax Productions on Vimeo.

New York Bike Dreams

2008-10-02T16:19:00.003-04:00

Looks like Tak has three openings in Japan coming up! If you're in any of these cities, definitely check this out! Click the image for a higher resolution.

Messenger Appreciation Day

2008-10-02T14:07:00.002-04:00

Ugalde delivers another dope flier! Come on out and appreciate yourself and/or nyc bike messengers!! Looking for a beer sponsor (Victor!?) and will be doing some fundraising at the party to benefit The New York Bike Messenger Foundation 501(c)3 Nonprofit Stop by Father Demo Square during the day or go to the party that night! We will have cool merch for sale and possibly a raffle! Also some friendly competition courtesy of Goldsprints NYC

Mosh as in Mosher

2008-10-01T20:20:00.001-04:00

Mosher gettin his rocks off in Canada! I see a 540 Big [or Blog?] Spin in there dude. Nice moves!
TO Track Tricks 3 "I hate fixed gears" from Tom Mosher on Vimeo.

New 144bcd Stout!

2008-10-01T19:53:00.004-04:00

Got this little hand polished beauty in the mail today. Figured I'd document it before it gets thrashed! Milwaukee supporting the fixed gear tricks scene!

Wood Wood's Rolling

2008-10-01T14:43:00.001-04:00

Dude, one of the best "branded" bikes to date. Black annodized bits, and a mobius World Champ Stripe? So ill... Wood Wood and Vision killed it!

Speaking of...

2008-10-01T14:08:00.004-04:00

...really rad clothing featuring skulls and skeletons, this new Swobo jersey is perfect for fall! Via How to Avoid the Bummer Life.

Flying Coffin Fall

2008-10-01T13:50:00.002-04:00

Jason just dropped the fall line at Flyingcoffin.com! Also in the mix is the Halloween pack. The New Era is insane. Cop here.

10 Bike Rack Finalists

2008-09-30T17:58:00.002-04:00

So even though my work with Anna Telcs didn't make it into the top 10 designs for the new NYC bike racks, the finalists still look really awesome. Check em out! Via NYTimes and Sevenonefixed

Team Pegasus Calendar

2008-09-30T15:32:00.003-04:00

Hot girls on bikes! Sex sells for sure and one thing we're all aware of is that bikes sell too! Check out the Team Pegasus calendar for 2009 that's about to drop. Are you excited? We sure are. Available soon for your purchasing pleasure, the Ladies of Team Pegasus (and friends) 2009 calendar. Enjoy 13 pieces of original artwork featuring two fail-safe subjects: ladies and bicycles. Below are two teasers- they’re from the same shoot as the finals, but these exact ones won’t be in the calendar: Now don’t get too excited yet! We’ll have a Google check-out available soon to take your hard-earned cash. Keep checking in for a post- we’ll let you know when it’s available for pre-order.

New DS+R Website

2008-09-30T14:47:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Jonathan from WSDIA for sending this over to me. It seems Pentagram has reupped Diller Scofidio + Renfro's website using Papervision!

Q is for Quality

2008-09-30T13:48:00.003-04:00

Via the DQM Product Page Lookin good fellas! “DQM ZX 90

Dave’s Quality Meats’ ‘Q’ choice to pick the slimline ZX 90 design means a shoe that’s perfect for everyday wear, and well suited to cycling via some stylish applications and utilitarian additions to this contemporary Torsion runner. Reflective mesh and paneling means extra visibility, while the mix of sky blue, bright red, light green and black is a unique but aesthetically pleasing one, with a matching lace for each color. These New Yorkers are professionals when it comes to collaborative footwear, and from the choice-of-model to the minimal branding, thinking differently again for this opportunity has made for another classic.”

Welcome Back Tony

2008-09-30T10:47:00.002-04:00

Tony gets back from a 3 month hiatus in India today. Kid's working on a PhD in Material Engineering. Welcome back man!

More OG Flatland

2008-09-30T09:46:00.001-04:00

via 3Bancho!

Interbike 2000Hate

2008-09-29T22:00:00.014-04:00

So it's taken me a few days to write up a post-Interbike report. I can assure you that I have legit reasons. After landing in Vegas and my sinuses and nasal passageway adjusted to the zero humidity, we headed to the one thing that would refuel our savage appetites, an In and Out burger. We then went to Home Depot and got all the materials for the Affinity Cycles booth. Initially I had drafted up a balloon-framed wall and a nice bench and display podium but after we found out about all the unions that have Vegas conventions on lock down, we had to redesign it a bit. It seems that if anyone wants to set up a booth, they have to pay Unions up to $2,000 to bring it in! We found a loop hole around that and quickly reassessed our booth. After 4 hours in Home Depot, we had a good redesign. Instead of framing a wall, we'd use scabbed-together hollow core doors and we'd rip down and cut all the lumber needed for a bench. Rather than building a platform, we'd use adhesive linoleum tile flipped upside down and adhered to the floor with carpet tape. The adhesive backing would serve as a means for attaching our graphics to the floor. The rest of the graphics were wheat-pasted into place. We stayed at the convention center until 2am that night, wheat-pasting and building the booth. When Interbike opened on Wednesday morning, we were ready to roll. I'm not sure how many of you have been there before or worked a booth at the show, but it's grueling; giving the same dog and pony show each time an interested person walks up to a bike and asks the same question. Affinity released two new models at Interbike; the Kissena, their aluminum track frame and the XS Low Pro, a 47cm Pursuit. Both of these bikes, along with their Uptown Girl Road frame the the Medium Low Pro were huge hits. Even though we were in the BMX section of the show, we still got a ton of feedback and visitors, as well as a ton of new distributors. I met a ton of really awesome people the first day, including Stevil Kineval of How to Avoid the Bummer Life fame. We discussed plans for world domination via the potential for yet another digital wormhole. Coincidently, I bumped into Steve at the Surly booth, where weeks prior, the Surly rep had promised me beer in exchange for breaking one of their frames. Well, the beer didn't happen, but it was nice bumping into Steve. I also saw the Urban Velo guys there and rapped with the Profile dudes and Drew from Ben's Cycle about a uber-super top secret project. It was also great talking to the BMX dudes who swung by. I continued to browse through the unobtainable bike pr0n for the remainder of the day. We also got to see the world premier of Macaframa, an SF-based track bike video. The premier went well and the time we spent in the parking lot of front of the UNLV student center was the most fun I had on the entire trip. While all this was going on, the Affinity guys were getting into trouble. The next morning wasn't so glamorous. I also had the wonderful experience of joining 40+ brakeless idiots in a drag race down the strip for the MASH race. I think I came in about 8th or so after getting separated from the pack by a skiddish rider... So it was our last day in Vegas and we were all beat. Our room was a mess, our bodies ached and my wallet was empty. Perfect timing to return back home. The last morning in Vegas...

144bcd Stout!

2008-09-29T16:33:00.002-04:00

Bens has done it again! A 144 BCD Stout guard for your 144 BCD cranks!

Puma iCycle Day 1

2008-09-29T13:47:00.002-04:00

So I was at this event and missed the 2nd installment of the Puma iCycle Goldsprints. Check out this Vimby clip!

VIMBY - Puma Goldsprints Day 1

Ain't Nobody Cooler

2008-09-29T12:50:00.000-04:00

Crazy video! Thanks NuBloom!
CLP - Ain't Nobody Cooler (Video edit) - BNR27 from CLP - Chris de Luca vs Phon.o on Vimeo.

More from Wonka

2008-09-28T18:19:00.001-04:00

I love my job. from Edward LAforte on Vimeo.
SQAURE BUILT EDIT FRESH MELT WATER. from Edward LAforte on Vimeo.

Goldsprints NYC at Interbike

2008-09-21T18:18:00.003-04:00

I'll be at Interbike all week with Affinity Cycles so roll through. Thursday night, after the Macaframa premiere, head over to Goldsprints!

New Mash Site

2008-09-19T21:01:00.003-04:00

So MASH has re-upped their site with some great videos and one MAJOR mistake in the blogroll! [thanks guys! I feel honored regardless of the misspelling!]

Actual Pain in Vice

2008-09-19T20:56:00.000-04:00

I just saw that Actual Pain was in Vice this month and figured I’d post the picture.

Another Promising Interbike Launch

2008-09-18T11:08:00.011-04:00

Got this email from Jeff of Bike Jerks. Seems he's launching his brand, All-City at this years Interbike. Jeff, I'll be there and will swing through! Some words from Jeff: We are launching the All-City brand at Interbike, one of the key ways in which I hope to disseminate information is through the fixed gear blogs. You may know me from my work with my own little company Bike Jerks. This is a completely separate entity and is my day job. It is a rider founded, rider run company. We plan on making the kinds of parts and frames that we've always wished for and wanted. We plan on supporting the track and fixie community in every way we can afford. This is every rider's or at least my dream situation. I will send you some early product shots next week. If you have the inclination please post up the logo to let people know we're coming and we plan on making their lives better.

OM Gebel Barkal

2008-09-18T11:08:00.008-04:00

When Sleep broke up and formed OM, the world became a happier and more sedated place. When OM broke up a few months back, I was distraught. Conference of the Birds and Pilgrimage are two of my all time favorite albums. Now OM is back with a new drummer and SubPop has their new 7" entitled Gebel Barkal. It's short at 9.3 minutes, but it gives you a good taste of what's to come. Really enjoying the dubbed-out Version track.

Macaframa World Premiere

2008-09-18T11:08:00.005-04:00

48fps group ride will be in effect too! Via the Maca blog

Monument Race!

2008-09-18T11:08:00.003-04:00

Ryan just passed this along to me. Check out the details Seattle!

Puma Roller Races Tonight!

2008-09-18T11:08:00.002-04:00

Thursday Sept. 18: Open Qualifiers All riders will post a seeding time. Team rankings will be determined by averaging the two teammate times. Depending on if we have the sixteen slots filled or not we can open the competition up to teams of people that show up and form that night. Also (time permitting) people who want to try and better their time can have another go. All the data will be posted so teams can see how they stack up against the competition. It will help to have team names and an email for each team so we can post results the following day. Friday September 26: Team Finals First Round- Sixteen teams go head to head in elimination heats. Teams will be bracketed according to their times from the Open Qualifiers. One rider from each team will compete, only winning riders teams will advance. Second Round- With Eight teams left, second rider from each team will compete, only winning riders teams will advance. Third Round- Four teams left, riders from First Round will compete only winning riders teams will advance. Final Round- Will consist of two races pitting the last two teams riders against each other. If one team wins both races, they win overall. If it is a split with one win per team, the winners of each race will go head to head to determine overall.

Shred Fest

2008-09-17T15:34:00.001-04:00

the best flier...

Berkeley Downhill Productions Baby!

2008-09-17T15:34:00.000-04:00

Adam Kimmel presents: Claremont HD from adam kimmel on Vimeo. Pretty insane shit. via MacaBlog

Twisted!

2008-09-17T13:37:00.000-04:00

Speaking of the Milwaukee Blog, check out what they just got in stock!

Dubstep Bangers

2008-09-17T13:30:00.006-04:00

I was reminded yesterday by a blog reader that I haven't talked about music in a bit. It's started to cool down here in NYC and I've gotten back into listening to Dubstep on my morning rides to work. After downloading some of the Rinse.fm pod casts, I found a few key tracks that I'm excited about hearing more often! Plastician "Kosheen Guilty Remix" Caspa "Where's my Money?" Skream "Memories of a 3rd Base" and from out in left field, Chasing Shadows "Dr. Sin" this track gets me so hyped. I'm familar with their Flashing Lights track off some of the Dubstep Allstars cds, but this track is so dialed.

White Men Don't Need to Jump

2008-09-17T13:28:00.001-04:00

1. Accept the fact that, being vertically challenged, you’ll never be any good at basketball. 2. Look for old bike frames. Weld two together in the most solid way possible to create a Tall Bike. 3. Figure out a way to link the pedals to the wheel via an ingenious chain system. Then realize that brakes are too complicated to install. 4. Find a fellow short tall bike rider willing to play ball. 5. Find a ball boy ready to help when it stops bouncing. Getting on and off a Tall Bike can be rather time-consuming. 6. Understand rudimentary basketball rules (bounce ball off the ground, put it through hoop). 7. Head for the basket, avoiding your rival while bouncing the ball. Falling is not recommended from that height. 8. Let go of handlebars. Slam dunk. Lose bike. 9. Realize that you are very far from the ground. Jump down. 10. Claim loudly that you’ve invented a new sport - Tall Bikesketball. thanks for the heads up Yorgo!

Milwaukee Bicycle Hats!

2008-09-17T12:42:00.002-04:00

Found this on Milwaukee's new blog. Nice design and colorway!

Fixtee

2008-09-17T12:32:00.002-04:00

Fixtee is a fixed-gear clothing company who plans on making a custom bike t-shirt for every month. Cool idea!

Blog Spin?

2008-09-17T12:08:00.002-04:00

Tom and Tony... You guys are getting your tires slashed for sure. So a while back, we did a photoshoot for Cool Mag, a Japanese magazine. Ichigo from SAG asked Tom to name the tricks and he consulted Tony Fast. They came up with a name for my big spin and here it is...

Fiyah!

2008-09-17T10:33:00.002-04:00

Really digging this pic I found on Sexy Sushi's Flickr!

Walk Like An Egyptian

2008-09-17T00:45:00.004-04:00

Perks and Mini has put out another killer collection this season. One standout item (because it's not clothing) is this double-sided wool blanket. I love Egyptian references— learning about the pyramids was my favorite part of history class. That aside, I'm sure all you bike junkies would like a blanket with a wheel on it.

Hey Complex!

2008-09-16T22:28:00.002-04:00

He's on a ROAD BIKE!