CYCLING WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION: 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Gnarly Road bike Trials: Martyn Ashton, Chris Akrigg and Danny Macaskill!

Sadly, Martyn Ashton ~~was paralyzed~~ broke a couple of vertebrae during a trials demo which is why Chris and Danny were brought in to help finish the film..

Here's one of his earlier films:

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Trials on a vintage Ladies bike lol!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The first tall bike I ever made for sale from second owner- ONLY $200!!

Damn, totally wasn't expecting to see this bad boy again, much less for sale on the local NYC fixed forum:

My original post about it from December 15th 2007!

More snaps here..

Half tempted to buy it back myself! If anyone is interested and lives in the NYC area, let me know and I can put you in contact with the seller..

Monday, November 4, 2013

Philly Bike Expo THIS WEEKEND!!

Looking forward to seeing this event in a big new space along with all the familiar faces!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 9TH & 10TH, 2013

PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER

1101 ARCH ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

*Broad and Race Streets Entrance*

Saturday 10AM-6PM

Sunday 10AM-5PM

More info here..

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Kelly McGarry's Backflip over a 72ft Canyon!

Yeah, NBD ;-)

Here's the non GoPro footage which is GNAR!

Cinelli Laser Track TANDEM of your dreams!

OMG WUT?!!

ssssSWEAT!

via ebay..

Monday, September 30, 2013

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Oh man, A Yamaguchi TT Tandem?!!

D-D-D-DAAAAGYO!

Monday, September 16, 2013

This video..

..reminds me of my desire to one day be reincarnated as a girls bicycle seat:

Mike Mago - The Show (official music videoclip) from Alexa MJ on Vimeo.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Hey check out this MEGA LAME Wu Tang inspired fixie from State Bicycle Co..

Seriously? And here I though nothing would trump the Obey fixie from not long enough ago to completely forget it:

What kind of colossal douche wants to be seen riding that dumbs thing around??

At least it's only $600 and not $1200 like the obey your douche-osity was..

Sorry about the lack of posts these days. My freelance hours just got scaled back so now I have a couple of days off during the week on top of weekends. Planning on getting back into the shop and making some progress soon and stop feeling like garbage about everything..

Friday, September 13, 2013

Stop what you're doing and watch this new video from Emerica featuring Westgate!!

SO. FRAKING. GNAR.

UG, fucking blogger! FUCKING UPDATE THIS SHIT ALREADY WTF??!!

Just click the above link to see it properly..

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

START SAVING For the Brooklyn Bike Jumble 9/7!!!

5th Annual Fall Brooklyn Bike Jumble New York City's only Bicycle Flea Market. September 7th, 2013 10AM to 4PM, FREE JJ Byrne/Washington Park - 5th Avenue and 4th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn

For the fifth year in a row, NY Bike Jumble brings New York City's only bicycle flea market to Washington Park in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Join us on September 7th, 2013 as vendors come from all over the east coast to sell new and used bikes, new and used bike accessories and anything else bike related.

Used bikes run the gamut from $50 'beater' bikes perfectly suited to being locked up outside work all day to pricey historic collectible bikes. Used parts can include a new cheap used cheap derailleur for your bike, or a collectible Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleur for your wall hanging showpiece bike.

Overstocks, closeouts and once-in-a-lifetime deals on bicycles

Additionally, non-profit cycling groups such as the Bicycle Messenger Foundation, Times Up! and WE Bike will be there to raise awareness and to meet the cycling public.

The park and the Old Stone House within the park, welcome us every year and provides bathrooms as well as a respite from outside. Washington Park is located at 5th Ave and 4th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn and the Jumble will be open on September 7, 2013 from 10AM to 4PM.

Vendor Spaces are available at this link.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

THE CUNTIEST BIKE I HAVE EVER SEEN..

Peugeot Design Laboratory’s sweet new concept DL121 bicycle is described as “an exploration in contrast”. The contrast between function and aesthetics, and the contrast in finishes were two dominant concepts implemented by Peugeot transportation designer Cathal Loughnane. Loughnane’s primary objective was to play on the theme of a dynamic diagonal separation between the two halves of bicycle. At the front of the bike there is a deep and rich copper, while the rear is finished in pure brilliant white. The bike features innovative leather work. As well as the saddle there is also a luggage area ingeniously integrated into the frame. Double zips give easy access to a space ideal for precious objects such as a digital tablet, which is a plus to the urban rider/commuter who is needs to ride with their gadgets.

Thanks for burning my retinas Peugeot!!

Not sure how I missed that monstrosity last year but I kinda wish I never found it..

Friday, August 2, 2013

Bob Burnquist playing with Helicopters like it's no big deal..

So fucking gnar!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Bummer of the Day: SEROTTA SHUTTING DOWN OPERATIONS :'(

From Bicycle Retailer:

CEO says "funds never came" after merger with Blue and Mad Fiber

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (BRAIN) — Serotta has laid off 40 percent of its workforce and is planning to shut down production in the next two weeks, CEO Bill Watkins told BRAIN on Wednesday.

The company was recently merged with Blue Competition Cycles and Mad Fiber Wheels to become part of the Divine Cycling Group. At the time of the merger, DCG said the combined brands would be better able to attract investment and pool resources. However Watkins said the merger did not result in any immediate increase in funding, forcing him to lay off eight or nine employees on July 19.

DCG officials and company founder Ben Serotta were not immediately available to comment.

Mad Fiber spokesman Jasen Thorpe told BRAIN on Tuesday that production was continuing at the wheel company and there had been no layoffs there. Blue Competition CEO Steven Harad was not immediately available to comment.

Watkins said Serotta's bike builders were working to complete orders.

"We still have a core group of craftsman still producing bikes, but we are not accepting orders. I'm anticipating a shut down in two weeks. I do not know if that will be temporary or permanent while the owners figure out what to do," he said. "I'm working to build out the runway and land this airplane gracefully and professionally."

"(DCG) have not invested any capital that was required to consummate the merger, and to fuel the plans that each of the three companies had at time the merger was being discussed. Ben (Serotta) and I disclosed what we were doing, they bought into plan and said, 'go for it' and we did the plan ... but the funds never came. We got official notification last week that the funds would not be coming."

Prior to joining Serotta last fall, Watkins was a consultant with Bradway Capital, an investment group that bought an interest in Serotta in May 2012. Watkins said he did not have any equity in Serotta or DCG.

Total bummer since I've always dug those bikes. With any luck it won't be permanent..

UPDATE!

Here's a little tidbit from an ex employee that might shed some light on the subject:

The Serotta thing is hard for me being that I used to work there and know many of the guys who still do(did). The feeling that they are getting from Ben and Bill (the new CEO) is that the whole thing was a lie. That the DCG never actually intended to do anything with them. Essentially that they were just buying the name and had always intended to shut it down. I'd imagine that the only new Serotta's in the future are going to have a Made in China sticker on them.

Another one bites the dust I guess.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

LOL, WUT?!!: PART 2 8-I xD

huh-huh.. asians..

Monday, July 29, 2013

LOL, WUT?!!

Seen this on some Russian forum:

Kinda amazing huh?

Here's a google translation of the description:

The proposal for the Russian Olympic team in cycling in 1992, although officials would suit most

Options:

Frame: Chesini TT, painted in the color of black pearls. Gothic inscription in German gold letters Gott mitt Uns («God is with us").

Label: Gold emblem of Russia - the two-headed eagle with a shield on the chest, in which is inscribed a rider trampling dragon with his spear.

The rear disc (Mavic Challenger): Our Lady of The Guide (Protectress).

According to legend, the first such image - Vlakhernskoe icon of the Mother of God - was painted by St. Luke. Its meaning lies in the phenomenon of the Heavenly King and Judge and worship the baby Jesus. By the icons of this type include the miraculous Tikhvin, Smolensk, Czestochowa, Three Hands, Surety of Sinners, and Kazan, based on which the painting is made.

Front-wheel drive (Mavic Challenger): Christ Pantocrator (Christ Pantocrator).

The canonical image of Christ, which was formed in Byzantium in the IV-VI centuries, and representing it as the Heavenly King and Judge. Pantocrator is depicted standing in a full-length, seated on a throne, on a belt or, as in this case, the bust. Often, the image is placed in the dome of the church, which has seen from the shape of the bottom of the circle.

Chain: Rohloff.

Hitch: Campagnolo.

Bubble Wrap Bike: BEST MOST ANNOYINGLY AWESOME AND WASTEFUL THING EVER!!!

Dude totally has life all figured out..

Monday, July 22, 2013

Yup, I went there: Protoype Reefer Rack!!

Made this a few weekends ago and have been chuckling about it ever since:

lol right?!

Stoked that I was able to incorporate the rear two struts into the hand so it has some nice wrist action:

Here's a couple of really shitty snaps from when I first built it, along with a more downward perspective:

Def made it quick and dirty style, hence it being a prototype. Could def use some modifications in future versions but it still came out pretty decent for being a quickie..

Want one? Take a wild guess at the price- Yup, you know it: $420

Mostly because it's a lot less hassle/pieces than the Hail Satan Porteur (see previous post as well). Like my other kooky custom rack, I don't expect many orders. This one is def no where near as sturdy for obvious reasons. I suppose I could put some curved pieces in between the leaves and paint them black but whatever. Will likely just move up the sizing on the tubing I used to make it a bit stiffer. Def more of a hood ornament / take out / light grocery picker upper of sorts..

Best part is, I already have a really, really amazing idea ready for the next rack. Stoked to build more shit no one will ever care about ;-)

Hang loose til then suckaz!

..oh and for the tumblrz

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

An exploded view of a Hail Satan Porteur!

I started cutting out pieces for a few HSP racks the other day:

..and I figured I'd show what one looks like pre mitered and assembled:

I'd read people scoffing at my asking price here and there so I thought seeing 49 separate pieces might quell their shit talking. It’s actually 51 in total since I have yet to fab up a couple of mounting tabs..

So if you think it's a rip etc, don't buy one- I don't give a fuck. I didn't design and make them for everyone. Only the really cool and handsome people out there with impeccable taste ;-)

Monday, June 24, 2013

Last set of EXPLOSIVE photos from the Fireworks Festival in Tultepec, Mexico!!

Been saving my fav and or best and or mind shatteringly awesome photos for last:

Hope all y'allz have enjoyed the photos from my trip the fireworks festival! You can also see them on my flickr, tumblr and instagram where you should like and share the shit out of them to help bolster my ever faltering ego..

Anyways, totally decided to go back again next year that night on the way home, hehe. Been looking forward to it ever since!

Next up is the daunting task of editing the gopro footage. I plan on working on a little teaser trailer this week. Amongst other fucking hilarious objects of questionable origin..

I'll also be sure to never ever look at this fucking auction again while I'm at it GOD. FUCKING. DAMMIT..