(x_x) THE ROTTEN CLUB (x_x)

Fixed + Snapped

2009-03-19T12:25:00.003Z

Robin Nilssen is shooting for a book on fixedgear and culture.

Here is what he says in LondonFgSS forum

"The book will be shot in Sweden, but if it does ok I will try to do a more global version. Shooting in Tokyo, London, New York, SF etc, etc. The blog is dedicated to fixedgear-photos, everything from bookmaterial to "behind the scenes" photos. As all blogs I will probably post some other work I do too, mostly skateshots, but also commercial and portraits."

Check him out fixedgearphotography and Boon photography some pretty neat stuff

Nice Keirin ad :D

2009-03-13T10:51:00.001Z

Now I want one of those keirin windbreaker :D

"New" Kid on the block - Shop14

2009-03-10T11:40:00.005Z

Check it out. The new fixed wheel push bike shop in Brick Lane - Shop 14.

I'll probably drop by there one of these days. Looking hawttt, gonna be burning holes in me pockets :S

FREEKIN OVERHAUL....

2009-03-07T20:12:00.010Z

Results...

Replace rear hub bearings....think i'll go for some Phils!

Replace Tyres....think i'll gor for Rubino Pro's (On E's recommendation)

Replace pedals....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Pro-Track-Light-Fixed-Gear-Bicycle-Bike-Pedals_W0QQitemZ220367462402QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220367462402&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

Add new bottom bracket to that!! I thought Campy Centaur were meant to be good...only lasted 6 months..WANK!

It's your ride

2009-02-19T15:18:00.003Z

It's Your Ride from Cinecycle on Vimeo.

Directed by Daniel Leeb and commissioned by Hutchinson tires.

Nice editing and great track to go with this. Will try to post a bit more. Settling back into London after 4 months away and still hunting for the right job.

Cheers
eric

Congrats to Chris Hoy on 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

2008-12-15T02:17:00.004Z

Well deserved for the king of track. Superb personality and definitely a role model for the people. It was a tough battle between Lewis Hamilton & Chris Hoy.

Lewis is the youngest F1 champion and Chris Hoy most successful Scott olympian and became the first Briton to win three golds at one Games since 1908.

Well done to Hoy. We look forward to 2012!

Berlin Keirin Ad

2008-12-14T02:17:00.001Z

BERLIN KEIRIN AD from Danny Baarz on Vimeo.

DISMOUNT

2008-11-25T01:56:00.007Z

It's been awhile since I've posted [or anyone in this case] and I
guess the guys are busy planning for 2009. Or whatever.
And I've been sorting my stuffs too and so far, all goes well.
Not much on my work but things in general are getting better.
So the boxes are ticked and some corrected for reconsideration...

and one of those is this blog...

And of the things that I will need to let go...
Yea who would have thought this day will come.
I didn't but it came anyways. So yea there goes the hard work but
not all are bad as the boys will still be running it.

I'll still be contacting some of you for bike stuffs.
Yes I am [still] in the midst of rebuilding my red one and know what?
It's actually nicer to rebuild a bike with time on your side and
no one to bother you. You get all the time to look for super authentic parts
and have your own sweet time to consider the options while having a latté
on a Sunday morning. Damn I do feel good about this bike.

I'll be still be knocking on doors... Alan - CyclingWMD, Alex - Straightchain
and not forgetting this dude David aka ID. A biker who'd do anything to help
another biker just to get the details of a bike we both have. Thanks D.

Anyways, yup this is it. Ride safe dudes.

"We ride, we fall, we'll keep pedalin" - TRC

//rich

CONCEPT B

2008-11-01T05:03:00.002Z

Now this is worth hoping for and squeaky clean design.

by Alberto

//rich

LIKE IT THIS WAY

2008-10-31T16:06:00.001Z

Sotto Voce Headset Markings [above, on a 1.5"]
It all started with the graphics used on the 1.5 headsets...
soft understated, almost invisible markings.
After all, even though we are proud to display our
careful and discerning choices, they are mostly about the quality of the component.
Starting in November of 2008, the old familiar white graphics seen for years on
Chris King® headsets will transition into the more subtle Sotto Voce.
Previous white markings will still be available on Black headsets,
and as a special order on all other colors. As before, 1.5 maintains in Sotto Voce.
Update from Chris King®

On a 2Nut. Nice huh?

//rich

Taa Daa...

2008-10-27T21:06:00.011Z

Sorry bout the craps photos..

Spec...

E's old Condor 2007 frame (52) sprayed gloss black and cable guides removed by VAZ

Deep V's with Grand Compe Hubs

Hutchinson Tyres

Sugino 75 Crank and 48t Chainring

Campy Centaur BB

Dura ace 16t sprocket and Dura ace lockring

Izumi chain

Campy Mirage caliper and Specialized cross lever

Oury grips

Cinelli Vai stem

Shitty steel bar

FSA headset

FSA seatpost

GT BMX saddle

VP Pedals (sprayed by moi), Ale clips and MKS straps

We the people bar ends

Big thanks to E for the awesome frame....shits all over the bone-shaking Langster!

Random: EI-P DEEP SPACE 9MM

2008-10-20T16:03:00.004+01:00

Click on the pic. to link. Can't post via Tube.

Good stuff can't be erased. You'll agree. Classic.

//rich

252 freaking gear inch!!

2008-10-20T07:47:00.003+01:00

Came across this insanely huge massive mammoth gigantic chainring for Schwinn 1941 Red Devil. Can't imagine how long to get you up to speed but once you're up there, the rest is history. woo hoo nuts!

source from flickr

//
Eric

EVERYONE'S ON IT

2008-10-16T09:27:00.005+01:00

Yes so are we! Good or bad. It's still Obama Bike.

The hand built, Geekhouse Custom ‘Rockcity’ Frame measures 55cm,
comes race ready with a nice array of parts, and sports a highly designed,
curved seat tube. Read more... or Buy it here

-Rich-

SHIT HAPPENS, NO REALLY!

2008-10-15T04:53:00.007+01:00

I decided not to post any of the pics!

VIEW with

THIS IS SHIT FREAKY! F&%^IN' HELL!
But is it scarier than this?

Tumbled - Google

-Rich-

TRAINS AND WHEELS

2008-10-15T00:41:00.008+01:00

Wired.com

sfbike.org

It's good to know priorities are changing for a simple benefit.
I do hope this move will trickle down and around [the world] too.
Definitely applicable to the light/medium transit rails here and I don't see why not.
So who's to bring this up to the Minister of Transportation?

On a personal note, I don't mind living in SF. Not because of this train thing
[duh!??] but more of the creative buzz. Been scoping a lot on it... just thoughts.

-Rich-

ROULER PHOTO ANNUAL 2008

2008-10-15T00:26:00.004+01:00

Thinking of a copy...

SHELVES

2008-10-10T11:11:00.002+01:00

The Bicycle
The Myth and The Passion

This handsomely illustrated volume traces the evolution of the bicycle and spotlights landmarks in its illustrious history. From the first sketches in the 1490s by a student of Leonardo da Vinci to the High Wheel Bicycles that had their heyday in the 1880s, hundreds of archival photographs and illustrations depict the features of these and other early ancestors of the modern bicycle, accompanying a text that vividly recreates the excitement of each new innovation. Documenting the advent of ball bearings and pneumatic tires, the development of high-tech racing bicycles and state-of-the-art all terrain bikes with waffle tread tires and heavier frames, The Bicycle examines the models and components that have been the fulfillment of the dreams of visionary inventors. Through an engaging text and vibrant graphics, readers will meet the key players in the world of cycling and gain a newfound appreciation for the colorful history of the bicycle.

The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles
Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function

The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship behind this simple but efficient two-wheeled vehicle. Featuring fifty classic models built by hand, this book unveils the bicycle’s technical evolution within a historical context. Beautifully detailed are early-twentieth-century models with multi-gear systems, mid-century machines where war and postwar economy challenged craft and utility, as well as modern and contemporary bicycles. Featured artisans and brands include La Gauloise, Reyhand, Schulz, Barra, Alex Singer, and René Herse. With brilliant full-color images of each model and chronological text detailing the craftsmanship that went into producing these elegant machines, this book will appeal to bicycle enthusiasts and to anyone interested in design.

-Rich-

STUMBLED

2008-10-10T05:01:00.001+01:00

How Was Your Monday?

PIX O' THE DAY

2008-10-07T03:51:00.004+01:00

Hello!
Wanna ride towards the sunset
and live happily ever after?
via chairiki

argh... i'm f 'in' bored.

-Rich-

Bits of Bumblebee

2008-10-04T16:20:00.004+01:00

As some of you may know that I've been wanting to sell my first love a while back and it's all happening it now. It's really nice of Ian and Craig to help me to sort them out while I'm out of the country. Big ups to Ian n Craig. Beers on me!

You can find them here @ Londonfgss

Bumblebee in pieces...

FRAME FLICK

2008-10-04T06:19:00.002+01:00

Some here

-Rich-

OH hELLO!?!!

2008-10-04T06:13:00.004+01:00

Twinng!!!

As seen and taken from PedalConsumption

-Rich-

TRC FRIENDS - LICENSE PISTA CREW

2008-10-03T12:15:00.004+01:00

Presentin' License. Seoul brothers. Word up.
Will hit you back soon D.

-Rich-

TRC FRIENDS - PEDAL CONSUMPTION

2008-10-03T11:48:00.004+01:00

Apologies to all that have contacted TRC recently
and did not get any replies until today.
As I mentioned to Patrick I sorta lost my memory
(for having too many passwords)

Also quick update on my side.
I have not been riding for a long time.
I am taking my time to get IT fix but also now
is not the best time to do so due to this global financial
crisis and other personal stuffs which I'm still on.
So yeah everything's on hold. My bad? Yea. Maybe. Whatever.

On a brighter note we've got Pedal Consumption for reality check.
Thanks Patrick.

-Rich-

TRC FRIENDS - PISTAMANIA

2008-10-03T01:42:00.002+01:00

4 passionate dudes from Milan, PistaMania, Italy.
Welcome.

-Rich-

ROUNDUP

2008-09-30T10:16:00.001+01:00

Interbike showcase here.

BLUE BIKES

2008-09-26T05:16:00.003+01:00

The TT below blew me away.

Blue.

-Rich-

CINELLI STUFF

2008-09-25T12:32:00.006+01:00

L. Armstrong? I'm not a fan of MASHSF except one rider, Andy,
but this is quite interesting. Nice frame I must say especially the monotone.
More here.

-Rich-

Thanks [E] for the typo error >.<

FLIPPIN'

2008-09-24T09:34:00.000+01:00

CLASSIXX "Cold Act iLL" Video from tim k on Vimeo.

MINUS THE BACKGROUND

2008-09-23T10:13:00.003+01:00

Beautiful bike.
KeirinBerlin

-Rich-

FIXED FASHION TIPS

2008-09-23T08:44:00.007+01:00

Go with this or this. Either they look good.
Better with a pitbull tagging along. Yea.
[we don't need another hero...damn song is on my head]
via Jules Gayton

-Rich-

F'KING RANDOM

2008-09-23T08:39:00.000+01:00

Naga vs Bob

2008-09-22T16:35:00.010+01:00

The D mans crank was making a nasty crunchy noise so we got together for an impromptu bike-meet. It turns out that Dodd has arms made of Spaghetti and hadn't tightened his crank properly. After over an hour of farting around we'd pulled the crank, pulled the bb, cleaned and lubed and reinstalled using the power of ten tigers rather than the power of Dodd's Nan.

Then it got nasty.....Bob took a dislike to the way that Naga was looking at his shiny new paint job and a scuffle ensued. It's a tough call but i think Layla is way better (and faster) than both!!

Original Rossin 650c stem fork restored!

2008-09-20T04:37:00.003+01:00

Finally it's clean, no more rust and fully chromed to it's formal glory. Thanks to Bee's father for helping me on this. Now all i need to do is to get me arse back to London and reunite this fork with the frame. For those who's wondering, yes I'm stuck here at Kuala Lumpur with Rich, unfortunately :P

// Former glory self.

//The new glory self

VID UPDATED MASHSF + L.ARMSTRONG

2008-09-19T09:33:00.002+01:00

Here

//rich

THIS IS BANANAS!

2008-09-18T06:00:00.004+01:00

Everyone's blogging, talking etc. See Ollie's.

//rich

Mikes Bob!

2008-09-15T10:36:00.007+01:00

Hey kids
Long time no post…. Just wanted to share with you the beauty of my friend mikes new rig. Mike had help from the bike doctor aka KingMuir putting it together and I must say it looks sweet ;0)

Tech spec

Bob Jackson Vigorelli 54”
Suzue pro-max sb hubs
Sugino 75 crank and bb
H plus son rims
Vittoria Zaffiro tyres
DID Chain
Phil 16t cog and dura ace lock ring
Dura ace headset
Nitto pearl stem
Nitto riser bar
Nitto Seat post
Kashimax gold saddle
Oury grips
Dirty harry lever (stripped by Mike in a tub of drain cleaner)
mks sylvan track pedals, mks cages and mks straps

LOOK AT THIS MOH'FOH'

2008-09-15T04:26:00.003+01:00

This is so f***ing HAWT! I would kill it NOW if I have the extras.
Again from killer RobertoBicicletas.

-Rich-

KEIRIN IN NYC

2008-09-10T01:14:00.005+01:00

Chari&Co. “Chari” or “Charinco” means “bike” in casual Japanese.
Keirin frames available in NYC - Nagasawa, Makino, 3Rensho,
Vivalo, Bianchi, Cinelli, Colnago.

Parts - HED, Aerospoke, Velocity, Campagnolo, Sugino, Nitto, & etc.
Products range from bike frames, wheels, other bike parts,
books, t-shirts, and jewelry.

-Rich-

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL 'BOUT IT

2008-09-10T00:30:00.004+01:00

Lance Armstrong. Hitting the infinity 8?

It's everywhere... here, here, and here...
TDF'09 will be exciting.

-Rich-

RANDOM

2008-08-29T14:35:00.002+01:00

PURE BEAST

2008-08-28T00:31:00.009+01:00

How can I not post this? Besides this handsomely crafted metal piece is
ridiculously fast [watch it] but it is the paint-free exterior on this BV 'Pur Sang'
that caught my attention. And ofcourse, again, it is ridiculously fast.
[it's the same vid on tube but watch it again]

The Pur Sang's [literally "pure blood" or thoroughbred"] elegant,
polished-aluminium-and-carbon-fiber-body is offered up au naturel.
Aah see... cars ain't that bad after all and this post is definitely
linked to bikes as a comparison of its natural outlook. See? See!? HA!

Image courtesy of Buggati.com

-Rich-®-
p/s: Leave the Hermès-branded version of the world's fastest
and priciest production car to the label whores.

Tokyo Flooded

2008-08-27T07:01:00.002+01:00

ONE DAY WE WILL MEET...

2008-08-26T11:00:00.008+01:00

Beside the Polish women's volleyball team got curves.
This one's too. Seen here in action.
Pardon me NOT them riders. The frame! The frame! Focus...

And did the defense dept. got into designing this bike?
Stealth-like-bitch-razor-frame. Bet it can slice the rider in half.

We like!

-Rich & Eric-

Oh btw, if only road frames are, as almost, simple as the one below.
Then life will be so much simpler without the gazillion loud decals.
Minimal branding is okay [see above pics] not massive tho.
We are not blind but maybe with it, we will be.
And oh does those trillion massive decals serves a purpose besides
the obvious logo slapping/ part of a bad excuse a client would force fit into
the design brief just to think it is right etc etc? Well I don't know but if there are any
purposes, [eg: high visibility without looking like a bitch logo/brand slapping thingy
or it's some wonderful design language created by hell knows who]
than I think I will have to force myself to accept it but still think it can be better.
Definitely. Anyways, just asking... don't get offended my fellow riders.
It's the companies I blame not the consumers.

-Rich-

WHILE I WAS BLOODY BORED II...

2008-08-26T08:31:00.006+01:00

Yes... while I was... I jumped... to Alex's blog
...to see what's new... anyways... beside seeing that
beautiful Raleigh set-up... BAM!

This I WANT!! I bet it'll cost more than what I have in mind.
Also hopefully we can have choices or... customize them the way we want it
just like the vector ones on P.M. instead of what is shown here and besides
I am no fan of carbon rims so yea choices would be great.
Now we can have our bikes on our desk top.
Okay I'm getting too damn excited about this toy without knowing jack.

M'F' bloody me f***kin' balls. This is good shit. Thanks A.
Ganrin I will be so happy if you can fill me up with infos?

-Rich-

WHILE I WAS BLOODY BORED...

2008-08-26T08:24:00.003+01:00

GOD MACHINE - LATEST TRAILER

2008-08-22T01:39:00.004+01:00

Just got this half an hour ago from Jan. It's been awhile since posted here.
No fix release date on the complete film just yet but watch this new trailer.
For God Machine infos go here and if you like pic below download the poster here.
Thanks Jan. Keep in touch.

Cinematographer : Jan Steffen.

-Rich-

READY TO GO MAD MAX?

2008-08-21T04:11:00.014+01:00

A loaded barrel tuck onto these clippers mounted in front of your bike.
Imagine...

Honk!
BOOM!

Hey!
BOOM!

Nice bike!
BOOM!

Ha. Weird shit this is.

Stumbled: EV TECH INC.

-Rich-

p/s: Eric will be touching down tonight and so are my Campys.

This year's must have wheels?

2008-08-18T20:05:00.005+01:00

H PLUS SON.

Didn't realise they exist until Jon pointed out to me. One of the deepest non-carbon rim in the market - 42mm deep!!

Unfortunately, Brick Lane Bikes is the only place stocks them. For those who don't mind their arrogance, you can get them here for non machine also known as True V Formation Face £47 and machined surface for £44.

comes in 700c + 650c.

Black anodised / Gold anodised / Silver anodised / Powdercoat White

Sprint Quarter Final: Mohd Azizulhasni Awang (MY) VS. Chris Hoy (GB)

2008-08-18T19:49:00.003+01:00

One of the most entertaining sprint race of the day.

Awang and Chris challenged each other to a stand still on the second round quarter final sprint on the track today. Fortunately with the new rule, they can only do it for 30sec. Nonetheless Chris is far sueprior + experience compared to the young Awang and fully dominated this race.

Look at the size difference!

Another glimpse of the stand still.

Check out the highlight here.

OLYMPIC EXCITEMENT

2008-08-18T12:04:00.004+01:00

Just watched team gb win gold in the team pursuit and smash the world record (again) in the process. Amazing stuff, it's been a really exciting few days of track cycling.

1/35 SCALE TDF SET?

2008-08-14T06:43:00.009+01:00

Click the pics for a closer look.

Alright I added the Tamiya logo. It got me wondering
for a moment at a glance and I really thought that they were toys.
I was so excited for a second and was ready to pounce a set on the bay
or something. But after some infos, they're actually real.
The moments were captured with a technique using a tilt and shift lens by Joel Saget.
I'm not sure how it works and if it's a new trick but in terms of its output,
it's definitely fresh for this sport. Or even any shots.

Tumbled pics above while getting infos for TDF.
More photographers posted here sometime back.

Who's good at photography? Explanation please? Alan?

-Rich-

TUNE IN

2008-08-14T05:24:00.002+01:00

Fri Aug 15 16:30 Men's Team Sprint Qualifying
Fri Aug 15 16:55 Men's Ind. Pursuit Qualifying
Fri Aug 15 17:45 Men's Team Sprint First Round
Fri Aug 15 18:00 Women's Ind. Pursuit Qualifying
Fri Aug 15 18:40 Men's Team Sprint Finals
Fri Aug 15 18:40 Men's Team Sprint Finals 3-4
Fri Aug 15 18:45 Men's Team Sprint Finals 1-2

I'm on medical already ;)

-Rich-

HOW CAN I BE SITTING ON MY ASS AT WORK AND MISSING WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT?

2008-08-13T16:00:00.004+01:00

Thanks Eric for reminding me of how miserable life can be!
Yea hope you guys are having a smashing time. F'krs!

-®-

HELLO VELO

2008-08-12T04:03:00.007+01:00

Pic courtesy of boomtownbeijing.wordpress.com

Alex posted his hard work for us on the upcoming Olympics track events.
Appreciate it guys [it comes with timing too] Thanks Mr Draude.
We are all waiting for this event but at this meantime
did you guys check the women's beach volleyball? Ha.
Right back to the subject. I'll be hoping for Josiah. Good luck.
By the way, I wonder if he's got any stuff to let go after this? Hehe...

For more Olympics cycling updates.
Do check Shanaze Reade. She kicks ass on a BMX. Aiit!

-Rich-

NOW IN ORANGE

2008-08-11T09:53:00.001+01:00

Sunkist anyone? What's next? -bluelug

-Rich-

PIERCE

2008-08-11T04:07:00.003+01:00

Anyone feeling vintage today?
Maybe this will complete you...

-Rich-

IF ONLY

2008-08-09T04:09:00.005+01:00

Though I know that that day will never come true but just
the thought of having to build one myself is still very nice...

-Rich- ®

SO SO RANDOM

2008-08-07T04:39:00.004+01:00

Beautiful Losers film trailer from beautifullosersfilm on Vimeo.

... i miss trashings decks and spitting on walls with aerosol cans.
those were the days...

-Rich-

PSST...

2008-08-07T04:01:00.005+01:00

QUICK FLIP

2008-08-06T23:59:00.004+01:00

More - Londoners, go for it!

p/s: that crest man, is so on.

-Rich-

UNICATOR

2008-08-06T03:18:00.006+01:00

Heard it will be out in October? You guys got anything concrete?
I am looking forward for this one.

-Rich-

LET'S US ALL DO THIS DUMB B**** EXPRESSION TOGETHER

2008-08-05T09:08:00.009+01:00

Just this once...say it quick... ready...

omg! omg!

Omg! Omg!

OMG! OMG!

Ah thank you guys :)

-Rich-

IS IT WORTH ?

2008-08-04T04:30:00.002+01:00

This is the deal. NOS and comes with original box. $398?

I know my answer. But what do you guys think?

-Rich-

GEAR HEAD

2008-08-04T04:07:00.004+01:00

Look what Alex drew? Bitchin' good huh?
It'll be nice to see the ring/chain/cog applied on a cap instead.

Now give us a TRC version! C'mon... hehe
Available 1lesscar.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

-Rich-

METALLICO TSUCHINOKO BAR

2008-08-02T07:04:00.003+01:00

経由OCFです。非常にいいバーです。

Anyone in KL interested let me know.

-Rich-

Da Italia

2008-08-01T04:42:00.004+01:00

Benvenuto Roy, MilanoFixed.

-Rich-

THIS IS BANANAS!

2008-08-01T04:35:00.004+01:00

Via Milano Fixed photostream

-Rich-

CMYK, HELVETICA AND FAST BIKE!

2008-08-01T04:17:00.006+01:00

Article - Treehugger

Helvetica riders tee. Riders helvetica tee.
Tee with famous riders name silkscreened on tee using helvetica typeface
Whatever! - Urban Hunter
/ Milanofixed.com

For real! What a promise!
Look at the smaller pic in box. Says all man.
I shall jump into dumpsters to get this fast, fast, fast bike.

-Rich-

SO IT WAS

2008-07-31T09:30:00.006+01:00

Found this while flickr'ing. Somaflickrations of Soma Fab SF.
Look at Delancey back then - 'blush' rather than 'rush' Ha.
Man, it was squeaky clean and innocent. I oughta reconsider of keeping it.
After all the good, bad and hard times I had to go through setting it up especially
dealing with the inefficient, inconsistent custom officers and those lame excuses
of getting extra$ from an individual. And the best bit was seeing the frame after a
hellsome 2 months wait for clearance and finally fixing it and hitting the road.
Ah it does feel this good...

Update:
I found this pic which was taken late last year.
Still kinda clean and looking better.

-Rich-

QUICK FLIP

2008-07-31T03:10:00.004+01:00

While I'm on my early morning fix
here's one for you too...

Don't be a stupid bicyclist

-Rich-

FOR REAL...

2008-07-31T02:54:00.005+01:00

I hott this one.
Don't know much about this "special" one but
it looks Condor-ish? Whatever it is. It's hell hot.

-Rich-

NYC's Finest... My arse!

2008-07-30T11:25:00.005+01:00

Critical mass cyclist was innocently attacked by NYPD. What a pig. Makes me blood boils.

Read more here + video

INSPIRATIONS

2008-07-30T03:45:00.006+01:00

Rides and pics. Perfect passion.
After looking at some of these pros,
it makes me wanna spend extras on a camera.
And another bike.

www.waughphotos.com

www.beningham.com

www.camillemcmillan.com

www.gerardbrown.co.uk

www.timmkoelln.com

www.unverzart.de

via Rapha/Rouler

-Rich-

REVISIT

2008-07-29T11:06:00.007+01:00

Yea yea I know I've posted this before but
how can anyone ignore this Panasonic?
The combination is one of the sweetest so far.
Well balanced. But I do too love that 'black pair' its leaning on.

It's his >>>

-Rich-

STRAIGHTCHAIN V:2.0

2008-07-29T10:53:00.005+01:00

He went missing for awhile. We didn't miss him didn't we?
'Not a bit' I can hear them saying it over in London. Hehe...
Welcome back A. Version 2.0 Straightchain.

us lurve,
TRC KUL & LDN

-Rich-

Btw, Your Pana-o-rama still looks damn hot.

OH MANN!!! WHERE'S SCROOGE WHEN YOU NEED HIM?!

2008-07-29T04:40:00.009+01:00

I wish

I have

all for collection.

Nice tool too. Here from G.S. GucciLife

They make me feel really helpless.
They really do... #$%&@#&$%&!!!

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IS THIS REALLY TURNING UGLY?

2008-07-28T12:36:00.002+01:00

Read. BBC

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SWEET SICK CLASSIC ONE

2008-07-27T09:25:00.002+01:00

Condor Pathracer

... [gulp]

2008-07-26T09:14:00.006+01:00

Holy Tiffany. Sold for $57,000.

Details

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QUICK FLIPS

2008-07-26T08:50:00.006+01:00

Internet Kills The Document Clerks

Crimanimalz Takes On Freeway

Rad...

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BY POPULAR DEMAND

2008-07-23T13:36:00.003+01:00

The Lost Boy.

Not looking me best there >.<" *embarrassing*

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RANDOMNESS

2008-07-22T23:43:00.004+01:00

Well the blog has been really quiet lately. So here's some random shots we have taken today.

East side boy.

Don't mess with the big boy.

Lost boy.

My failed attempt on pop-up.

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FOR [E]

2008-07-16T08:31:00.003+01:00

He had a crash earlier last week or so. Nothing serious and
some safety precautions taken - pair of good gloves and helmet.

A near mid-life crisis crash helmet instead? LOFL

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JUST BIKES...NICE BIKES...ANY BIKES

2008-07-16T03:26:00.010+01:00

I have been checking out a lot...

Tandem! I have no idea why and how I got an interest with it
but it just grew, eventually. But somehow... [pause]...
I think I can do some finger-pointing on this very bad influence
towards this evil-rock-and-roll-bike-loving-blog-head-nerd that
I've never met in person but in contact through this virtual world.
In fact this whole vintage bike thing is from him and his evil doing...
Hahaha... but I must thank him for all his bad-ass influence on me
or somehow may be on all of us. Some nice bikes from Alan's blog.

Sweet classic Paramount

Thanet Silverlight

Roadies...
[e] and myself have been debating about road bikes lately.
Well not really a debate but purely our own opinions.
As we all know road bikes, yea... road bikes, they come in massive loads of stuff
and that gear count itself will drive you up the wall. Not to mention expensive too.
If that gear needs fixing... imagine how messy it can be?
Cables, gears, more gears and levers on the bike itself?
I do agree with that having a whole world of chaotic chain reaction in a bike
is not the smartest design. But it can be minimized/simplified without a doubt.
Though it will still be rear heavy and non-aggressive comparing to a fixie.
Of cos you can't compare to a fixed gear/single-speed.
I once bought a used and run down Raleigh for MYR50.
50 bucks in the 80's is a lot for a poor student like me but very reasonable for a
'whatever i can't recall the gear count'-speed road bike. Was it 8?
Went through everything from scrapping off the ugly red paint, undercoat,
new colour coat with at least 4 metallic cans and a can of clear coat,
free new raleigh decals from where my grandpa works [he was an accountant
for a very old bike shop] and some parts replacement all done in the backyard.
Rode it for a good solid year with a lot of miles too and sold it off for MYR450.
I love that bike but I let it go for some stupid reason...
Anyways some nice roadies below. There are more but I'm not getting paid to put all up...
and just might offend some non-road bikes fans out there ;)
Go google.

Fausto Coppi

Centurion Lemans '83

Wilier Triestina '86

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WILL THE COURIER + PHOTOGRAPHER

2008-07-15T16:40:00.009+01:00

This morning we were greeted by a friendly courier, Will who's also a photographer. He's compiling some potraits of people who ride fixed and asked us if we were interested. He's looking for about 100 fixed riders I believed. It will be interesting to see the end result.

See you tmo lunch time Will.

For those who want to get in touch with Will email him @ WillMelling(@)Blueyonder

Cheers
[e]

IT'S IN GOOD HANDS

2008-07-13T15:15:00.004+01:00

From Craig via iPhone to me. SUPERB!
I'm stoked. I love you guys! Thanks ;)

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REMOVING DECALS/TRANSFERS

2008-07-13T12:28:00.006+01:00

Just spent the morning removing the decals on my Bob Jackson and thought it worth sharing the experience, you'll see why!

Attempt 1:

Method: fingernails/various scraper type instruments/white spirit (yes, white spirit - i am an ass!)

Time taken: 30mins
Result: horrible mess, some apparently permanent paint damage :-(

Back to the drawing board, time to search online for some tips (thank you londonfgss). So...

Attempt 2:

Method: Heating up area with transfer with hairdryer and simply peeling off in one go.

Time taken: 5mins
Result: pretty much perfect

The moral of the story kids? If you got the urge to remove some transfers, please get a hairdryer.

Witcomb Cycles

2008-07-12T08:50:00.003+01:00

Wow this looks like really good manufacturer. Hadn't heard of them before myself but apparently been building these sexy little things in south London since 1949. Anyone reading this got one? I like the fact that the ordering process starts with a 'Measuring and cycle-fitting service, providing you with a frame blueprint for geometry and size' - the Saville Row of frame builders? Intrigued and ever so slightly tempted...

Witcomb cycles

JUST A LIL' SWEET SUMFING-SUMFING

2008-07-11T15:35:00.005+01:00

Thank you both. Have a great weekend.

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BE YOUR OWN, PISSHEADS!

2008-07-11T07:27:00.003+01:00

TOO NICE FOR TAR BURNING

2008-07-10T04:14:00.007+01:00

Tritone + Quadtone slicks. It's just nice to look at.
Nothing more.

My favourite combination from Michelin.

All from the bay.

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WHEN I SAID I LIKE BIKES, I REALLY MEANT I LIKE BIKES.

2008-07-09T13:07:00.010+01:00

Suck on this you suckas!!!

I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT THIS PILEN CONCEPT!

Inspired by the Le Mans racing. Designed by Eric Therner,
Well done you Swedes!

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SWEET SABERS

2008-07-09T04:26:00.007+01:00

Bianchi

Silca Impero

GC Colnago

The force is strong with the nerds.
Die now you rebel scums.
Sabers from Casanova at the bay.
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WHAT'S NEXT?

2008-07-08T11:21:00.002+01:00

Sprockets from Grunge.

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BUILT TO BREAK IN HALVES

2008-07-08T07:01:00.004+01:00

As we all know they do bikes that erm.. break in halves.
Well it all serves a purpose for those who wants to go everywhere
with their... Yes! Bike! Easy storage definitely but I don't know if they
withstand all those crazy stunts that a lot of you guys do out there.
I guess it does as they're now concentrating on FGs and best of all
if you're getting a Freeman Transport frameset, you'll get this
really nice bike bag which I like so much. Sweetness.

Updates:
Anyways, I have started my search again
and found a pair of sweet Rigida's high polished 36H.
But I'm left with a dilemma. Period. Both 700s or 650/700?
Seen dozens fork but nothing catches my eye just yet.
I want a nasty lil' b*%&*! and ID won't give me his. Hehe...

I will be posting my Soma Delancey frameset up for sale very soon.
Hopefully. Ah... c'mon guys I'm terribly busy now.
Maybe the whole bike. Maybe not.
So anyone interested let me know with an offer.

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Rossin Pursuit details.

2008-07-04T19:20:00.007+01:00

As promised, here are some of the better photos of me Rossin pursuit with white tires.

I've also included specs for this built.

Frame size: T/T: 52cm | S/T: 52cm
Fork: Rossin 700c
Crankset: Campagnolo
BB: Campagnolo Chorus
Sprocket: Miche
Ratio: 42:17
Chain: DID Racing Pro Silver
Wheelset: Front: Rigida DP18 (12h) | Rear: Campagnolo Vento (20h)
Hubs: Front: Royce Mid (12h) | Rear: Royce Track (20h)
Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro White
Stem: Cinelli 1/A 85mm
Headset: Campagnolo
Handlebar: Nitto riser
Seatpost: Campagnolo C-Record
Saddle: San Macro Rolls
Pedals: MKS track pedals
Toeclips: MKS cage
Straps: Toshi double straps

Cheers
[e]

FIXEDMAG 1st ISSUE

2008-06-30T05:55:00.003+01:00

Download the 1st issue here.
Ya it says FREE on the cover.

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A Nerdy Story About Bikes by CyclingWMD

2008-06-28T15:03:00.004+01:00

I finally caught up with Alan's story.
I've always wondered, am sure the rest of you too
why and where he got his steeds. It's just amazing.
You lots got to read this if you haven't.

Blow your heads off fellas
Why I Have What I Have

Enjoy it. I know I did.

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