Merry Christmas bitches!

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Hope y'all get some good shit and eat yourselves silly :-)

Merry Christmas bitches!

Hail Satan Porteur detail shots!

A potential customer was curious about a couple of details on the rack, so I figured I'd post some of the snaps up here while I was at it. Bear in mind the rack pictured isn't 100% completed..

..and the original overall snap for reference:

I mean, imagine the fork with a nice color, some proper lug lining and the rack fully chromed. You'd be lookin' at some proper modern day class dawg! By modern I mean not regurgitating the same old shit everyone else is copying from each other because 50/60's retro is soooo in with all the hand made leather clad coffee barista hipsters..

Anyways, more on this subject as soon as I have enough cash to buy my bulk materials..

Larger snaps on my flickr set and if you're interested in owning one of these BAD FUCKING ASS racks and forks, be sure to check out my previous post for more details..

Hail Satan Porteur detail shots!

Goddamn this snowboarding comp vid is GNAR!!!

Spotted this video somebody compiled titled: 'Best of the 2011/2012 Snowboarding videos', and mmmMAN- some truly sick shit in there! Def a lot of new and innovative tricks going on that I've never seen before. I especially love all the foot out finger flip / grab / funky old school skateboarding type shit going. Check it out:

So good! I need to check out some more to get stoked for this upcoming season..

Goddamn this snowboarding comp vid is GNAR!!!

Thousand Yard Stare from FBM!

Thousand Yard Stare Full Video. from FBM BMX on Vimeo.

Thanks Lyle!

Then there's this one I spotted the other day:

Also, THIS:

SO AMAZEBALLS!!!

Thousand Yard Stare from FBM!

More Hail Satan Portuer racks coming soon!!

It took a while but I finally found a fucking place that I can buy the rack materials I use in bulk locally! Well, north Philadelphia local but still. Having to pay to for cutting and shipping on 17-22 foot lengths would add up real quick! That and I can think of less rad places to go to..

So yeah, I'm super stoked cause this means there's sure to be more of these bad boys out there over the coming months:

Which will be awesome cause I'd love to see people rockin' em out on the streets and make a few bucks in the process. Lord knows I could use em right about now!

That is if anyone could get over the steep price I'll have to sell em for. I'm sorry but putting one of those together is never going to be cheap, quick or easy. It just isn't. Why? Let's see, it might have something to do with the fact that it's composed of 36 individual pieces and not a lot of right angles. The average rack will have a few bends, a rectangular shape and maybe 12-15 pieces. So yeah, A LOT more fab time on this piece..

Initially I was thinking of putting a price tag of $666 for obvious reasons, but I felt like I could never charge that much for a rack and fork. However, after putting a bit more thought into it and going over some of the pro builder prices on similar items, I'm beginning to think otherwise. While I'm not going to call myself a pro builder anytime soon, I know enough about metal fabrication at this point to feel very confident in the quality of their construction. So in the end, I think it's a pretty fair price for something as complex and original as it is. That and I can build the shit out of a fork now so no worries there either :-)

While there's plenty of other great quality racks out there priced anywhere from $100 to close to a grand with a fork, if you're looking for something different with a bit more gusto, this is it!

There's def a few options that can be discussed like fork crown selection, desired brake mounts and braze on details. I would like to offer the rack separately to bring the price down a bit but I'm still trying to figure out how to mount it in such a way that'll still look bitchin'. As for paint, I would like to include powder coating but I'm not sure what it'll set me back yet. That and I figure people may want to get their own painting done to properly match their frame etc. I've also been DYING to chrome one of these! I'm thinking of doing so with #2 pictured above. We'll see..

If you're seriously interested in one, I'm thinking of doing pre-order deposits so I can pick up my newly found supplies and get started. I'll give a 10% discount to anyone who pays up in full before the end of the year!

Please be sure to spread the word and contact me at thetriplec@hotmail.com for more details..

More Hail Satan Portuer racks coming soon!!

Richie Jackson is also THE BEST!

This dude also cracks me up! Note the quick William Spencer cameo..

So good!

Richie Jackson is also THE BEST!

William Spencer is THE BEST!!

Dude cracks me the fuck up!:

William Spencer is THE BEST!!

Just spotted a couple of cool BMX vids..

 The first isn't too tech but the location and balls required to ride it more than makes up for it. The second is great cause the dude spends more time riding walls than flat ground. Enjoy..

Just spotted a couple of cool BMX vids..

Since I've been semi obsessed with instagram lately..

..you should follow my ass there: alansikiric

I'm about to start working on a new project in the shop. Another rolling stand for the new Jet milling machine I recently acquired. I figure I'd post some progress photos so you can see how things are going in semi real time. Check it out when you get a chance!

I'll be sure to post a final snap or two here once I'm done..

Since I've been semi obsessed with instagram lately..

Few more things for sale!

Prices DO NOT include shipping charges!

Rare size 167.5mm Campagnolo Pista Track cranks in very lovely condition: $225

Comes with NOS Campy dust caps, Campy crank bolts and washers, Campy chainring bolts..

Chainring ON THE LEFT for the crank above:

47T Campagnolo 1/32 ring in good used condition: $25

Fast as fuck Zipp T2 Track hubs, probably the only ones made in 32 hole, includes silver Euro Asia 16T cog- $325

These hubs were laced but are in essentially unbroken in condition. Might have like 50 miles on em if that. Was planning on building them up again but never got around to it. Don't really even want to sell them but oh well..

They normally only come in 28H but I somehow managed to convince Zipp to make em in 32H. When I got them they said, enjoy! Now we're never making a pair of those in 32 again since they were a PITA. I mean, anything over like 5 spokes is kinda wack for them ya know..? I know they used to make them but these are the more updated version made for me after they stopped making them in 32H..

Early HED deep dish carbon fiber wheelset with freewheel 7 speed hub, Continental Gatorskin Tubulars and Shimano Sante cassette- $300

The wheels spin super nice and smooth and the gatorskins have tons of life left in em. Spokes are bladed too!

WILL NOT SELL THE FRONT SEPARATELY YOU FIXIE JUNKIE! I found the separately and put them together. They should stay like that. Rad set of fucking wheels for your Townie project!

Larger pics on my flick page!

First person to make solid plans gets their item! If you're local, I should be in town tomorrow and can meet you wherever. Just let me know..

thetriplec@hotmail.com

Few more things for sale!

My Latest Creation: Glossy Black Track!!

Wow, bout fucking time I got around to posting this beast huh?!

SUCK IT:

If at this point you're reminded of being high, eating ramen and dreaming of women's derrieres, then my job is done. Seriously tho, fucking thing is one sexy ass noodly lookin' bitch!

Larger snaps on my Flickr, Tumblr and now in Instagram! User name: alansikiric

Not sure what to call this mofo other than Lyle's description: WMguchetchinsD ..I'll have to ask Prollz to come up with a good black death metal name for me ;-)

As for the details, the parts obviously came off my Yamaguchi Asymmetric since I don't have cash for any new parts these days. That and since I noticed a wrinkle starting to rear its ugly head on the seat tube of the frame, AGAIN, it's been a wall hangar ever since. The parts are too sweet to not see the light of day so I decided to get em rolling again..

The frame is a funky mix of different tubing. Stuff I had lying around and from ebay etc.. The two interesting things is that the TT is actually a Columbus curly ST. I know, but what can I say? It just looked wwwWAY more bitchin' that the original straight aero tube I was planning on using. The notion of which amuses the shit out of me since I'm probably the only dumbass out there who owns a bike with not one but TWO curly seat tubes, hehe. The other great thing about the way it's set up, is that it intersects the ST much higher up which gives it more support and stiffness..

The other thing which was a PITA was that the only seat stays I had lying around were these single taper slight S bend stays, no where near long enough, or double tapered. Borrowing from the freak bike building manual, I took four of them, bent them with a fork leg bender to the desired curves, then sleeved them internally to get the super long double tapered stays you see. Curving the shit out of the stays also produced a triple triangle set up you could almost fit your head through..

There's a bit more to it but I'm not going to bore you with all that. While I'm super stoked to finally get things back up and running in the shop, there's still plenty of tid bits to acquire and more practice frames to build. This is the first frame I've made since the Yamaguchi school (which is crazy considering how long it's been since I've been well enough to do so) so it's a bit rough here and there. It's obviously a very experimental frame design, not to mention the first time using all the new tooling I've invested in. I wasn't about to spend a ton of time on all the smoothing, finishing and a proper paint job. The next few frames will get cleaner as I go along and get more accustomed to things. Hoping to get myself a Dynafile in the near future since I have almost no patience for hand filing. Then there's the matter of decals and a proper name. Got the name figured out already and with any luck, I'll have decals for future frames as well..

The only thing left to do is to take it out for a spin. I rode it around the block a couple of times and it fit and felt pretty damn awesome. Nice, responsive and stiff. We'll see what I think after I rack up some proper mileage. In any case, hope you guys got a kick out of it!

Next up: MORE MINI TALL AKSHUN!!!

..stay tuned

My Latest Creation: Glossy Black Track!!

MEGA TRICK Dura Ace 10mm Pitch Group set with Araya Titaace TI rims FOR SALE!

Goddamn it kills me to let this set go! Mostly because it's the FUCKING. JAM. 

Araya Titaace Titanium rims?! Yeah, have fun finding a set of those bad boys..

The group came off my insanely beautiful purple Nagasawa I had a little while back. Was planning on tossing it on something else of my own creation but alas, it has to go..

The group is currently listed on ebay but I would be willing to let the set go outside of ebay and it's rape charges for $750!!

 Larger pics can be seen on my flickr page!

MEGA TRICK Dura Ace 10mm Pitch Group set with Araya Titaace TI rims FOR SALE!

Got some stuff for sale so I can buy some new tools etc..

Just bear in mind prices DO NOT include shipping costs and I have ZERO desire to box up and ship the 2 cheapy beater frames..

Campagnolo front LF 36H track hub in excellent condition: $100

Campagnolo rear LF 32H track hub in excellent condition: $125

Cool super aero 1 1/8 Guru fork. Came off an alloy TT frame that had a crack rear drop out. Probably had something to do with the cheesy flame paint job. Fork has chips and scratches here and there from shop wear but is in good working condition otherwise: $40

Sugino 75 49T Track chainring in great condition with low milage: $40

Awesome Beater frame 1) Jamis 631 Reynolds TIGed steel chrome frame in 50cm and good condition with shop wear. Really nice frame. Clean it up and use it as a mirror you narcissistic bastard: $75

Awesome Beater frame 2) Guerciotti steel, likely 531 etc, in 57cm CTT square. Comes with what I belive is a Shimano Ultegra BB and a non drive side crank arm. The threading was stripped ON THE CRANK ARM so it would take a little work to pull off. That or you could get a drive side Ultegra crank arm and call it a day: $75

Hatta Swan 9400 track BB that came off a minty Nagasawa with low miles: $50

PZ Carbon/Alloy 100mm/-5 degree stem in great condition: $40

Super awesome Vintage and NOS still in wrapper Saavedra Turbo Aerodynamica 36H Tubular rims and includes the funny little half moon nipples for installation. Bought em for 2hundy a few years ago so just looking to make that back: $200

WTF Townie that I built from random parts bin parts I had lying around. Wacky part list:

Beat up, front end impacted DeBernardi frame resprayed ala rattlecan

Yamaguchi straight blade forks (formerly owned by the man himself, Mike McCarthy)

OG HED wheels with original 7 speed freewheel style hub

Gatorskin Tubulars

Stronglight Ironlight Cranks

Shimano DX pedals

Dura Ace 7 speed rear Derailleur

Vintage Dura Ace Headset

Campagnolo single sided shifter

Campagnolo fluted seat post

Campagnolo Athena Brakes

Selle Turbo Saddle

Dia Compe Brake levers

Cinelli Stem

Nitto Bars

Nashbar Cork Grips

It's in great condition with a few chips and scratches here and there but still works and looks great. Might need a little tune up since it's been sitting around for a while but it's a 7 speed friction set up so a child could do it. RossS rode it around a bunch while he was in town and dug it aside from the Turbo saddle. Might want to keep the fork and said Turbo saddle so I'd be cool with parting it out depending on what you're interested in. The frame's original fork took a front end impact so it's long gone but the frame is still totally cool. Price as is we'll say: $600 to start..

LOTS more photos on my flickr page!

Original creation made by myself at the Yamaguchi school 57cm ctc ST and 55.5 ctc TT. Frame for sale only unless you're totally in love with the funky rack I built for it. I can also easily make a matching fork if you dig it but don't want all the rack holes. It's a mix fillets and lugs. Was more concerned about learning techniques than making a sweet frame when attending the school. Didn't spend a ton of time on cleaning it up since I didn't really have the proper tools and knew I was going to use it as a around town beater frame. Put some milage on it but not very much. Made something more recently which I'm WAY more stoked on so I'm trying to make room for other next level creations. Not sure what to price it at so make me an offer..

LOTS more pics on my flickr page..

Please let me know if you have and questions about anything and first person to make serious solid plans gets and or sends me a paypal payment gets their item(s)! If you're local, I'll be in NYC tomorrow and can make deliveries..

Contact me at: thetriplec@hotmail.com

Larger pics of everything here!

Got some stuff for sale so I can buy some new tools etc..

Breezy Point, NY: Hurricane Sandy aftermath..

A friend of mine and I went out to Breezy point Wednesday morning after the hurricane. He was on assignment for a magazine and I had a car with a full tank of gas. We pulled up at like 6:30am and walked around for a few hours documenting the devastation. My friend needed to head home to hand in his photos by noon so we took off. We went back around 4pm and there was a checkpoint right by the front entrance to Tilden. My buddy didn't have a press pass so they turned us away. We turned around, parked at the bus stop there and proceeded to walk through Tilden and along the beach 2 miles til we got back to Breezy Point. By that time there were more reporters filming and the FDNY was finishing up with putting out the last remnants of smoldering fire..

Here are some photos and a quick vid I shot that day:

LOTS more photos up on my flickr set and on tumblr. BE SURE to share them..

I was one of the lucky ones and had no real issues aside from some power outage. My place and family are all cool. I'll likely be out and about the next few days continuing to document the devastation hurricane Sandy inflicted in the tri state area. Once I can get my hands on some gas of course. I must've passed 50 gas stations yesterday and not a single one was open. Thank god for motorcycles and their high gas milage!

Anyways, in less depressing bike related news, the new frame I've been mentioning is all done and built up. I brought it to the Philly Expo this past Sunday so some of you may have seen it there. I'll have photos of it up soon enough. Just figured the photos from Breezy Point should have priority..

Breezy Point, NY: Hurricane Sandy aftermath..

Nova Cycle Supply MAX Aero Fork Kit and the usual TL;DR!

Just got one of these kits from Nova the other day for the new frame I'm just about done with. It comes with everything you need and all fits together pretty damn well. Here's the semi finished product:

Only took me a couple of hours to go from the box to the flux water bath- awesome!

It currently weights in at 1.78lbs or 810 grams WITH like 12" of uncut steerer tube. Should be closer to 1.6-something once I've got it fit properly. I'm hoping they do one of their monthly sales on these bad boys cause I would def buy a bunch to build up..

As for the frame it's going on.. It's SUPER fuken funky and super close to being completed which I'm pretty stoked on! I'd just about given up with getting it done in time for the Philly Expo this weekend when I suddenly caught myself and was like, stop being such a bitch and just bang this shit out already! With that, I didn't stop all day and until I'd gotten to a good place with it. Finishing up for the night not more than a few hours ago. I was so possessed I completely forgot to ingest any sustenance the until like 10pm. WTF right? Who goes all day like that without eating?! It was totally worth it cause not only am I not stressin' as bad as the last few days, but when I finally did sit down, the greek food I ate was THE JAM..

Part of the reason why I started feeling better about things was my realization that this thing didn't have to be absolutely perfect. The design is pretty out there, the mix of tubing is equally out there, it's my first time using all new tooling/techniques and I haven't built a frame since the Yamaguchi course if you can believe that shit. I came to the conclusion that putting a ton of time and effort into the finishing work, money into a proper paint job and all new parts group etc on a completely untested funky new frame design, didn't seem like the best idea. I'm just gonna have fun with this one and see how I feel about it. There's a few pieces of tubing that I'd like to have specifically made for this design instead of my dumbass having to custom rig stuff to get it to fit right. Thankfully I was able to pull a few of my old freak bike makin' tricks out of the bag to gitrdone :-)

Having said all that BS, the frame looks super sick. I've showed a few friends and they concur. Amped to get this thing finished and all built up! All I need to do is toss on a binder bolt, finish up a couple of fillets, clean all of them up a little bit and paint da bitch. What color, I have yet to decide. I have two groups I can toss on it but am also undecided. Part of me doesn't want to put anything too funky on it. Would rather people focus on the frame itself. Who knows. That's for me to figure out tomorrow..

In any case, I'll be at the Expo Sunday. Let's hope the weather holds out cause I'm really looking forward to the swap meet and taking the new street beast out for a spin!

Nova Cycle Supply MAX Aero Fork Kit and the usual TL;DR!

Philly Bike Expo this weekend along with the Bike Jumble!

Who all's goin'?!

I'm really hoping to have a new build done in time for this weekend. However I'm currently in the midst of a bout with the flu. Of course. Because being sick all summer wasn't e-fucking-nough. I'm also pretty low on funds so I'm just gonna toss an old group on there..

I have to say though, the frame came out pretty awesome so far. Had I not been sick as a dog all day today I would've been a lot closer to having it finished. I still have to add chain and seat stay bridges. Then finish up all the fillet welds and smooth em over. I've got an order from Nova slated to arrive this Thursday with any luck. Some parts for a friends frame along with a fork set up for my current build. All I'm missing is a 1 1/8th threadless headset, which I really don't want to have to rip off another bike, and I should be good to go. I was hoping to do a proper paint job for once but it's hard to say no to a good ooool' fashioned $5 rattlecan job..

I also really wanting to get a new rack on there as well but there's just no way that's going to happen now. If I'm lucky I'll have time to build a stem. Otherwise I basically have 2-3 days to button this shit up now :-/

So yea, we'll see. Hopefully I'll have something to show off but if not, it'll still be awesome seeing everyone there!

Philly Bike Expo this weekend along with the Bike Jumble!