He's also got a nice Casati up there now:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
This may not be brutal bloody metal but...
Late 70's Cocaine Smuggling German electro chase music FUCKING KILLS IT! Blast. this. shit. ASAP!!!
While there is quite possibly NOTHING better than bikes, AND girls...
What is it about this ones thighs that make me wonder what it would sound like if my neck were to be violently snapped...?
WICKED Masi Road bike from Speed Bicycles!
I posted speed bicycles unholy collection of road bikes recently after spotting one of their Hetchins roadie on ebay. Here they go again with one suuuuuper sweet ass 79' Masi up for auction right now!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Bilenky Viewpoint spotted on ebay- 4 REAL?!!
Once again heeee's KILLING ME!!!
I've bitched about this guy on many occasions due to seemingly never ending amount of sssSICK NOS frames he pulls out of his ass. Well, here's his latest batch:
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta Track Forks Review...
Well, to be perfectly honest this isn't going to be much of a review. Lord knows I'll never own a set of these myself or even attempt to try and do a bar spin. But that's not the point. The point is if something is heavy, made of steel and has welds on it.. I'm going to take interest. Long story but one of Brooklyn Machine Works custom Gangsta Track forks came into my possession today while at work. I of course had to fondle and photograph it before passing it on to it's rightful owner (glad to do bidness w/ya AA)...
I only wish I'd received this fine piece of American craftsman ship earlier in the day. It would've made short work of some coworkers of mine, hehe. The fork itself is pretty sweet and looks like it could take any and all abuse one could possible dish out. We're talking full on beefy steel forks with a decent amount of weight to em. I'd say somewhere in the 3-4lb range. From what I hear the added weight makes the actual act of balancing and spinning the bars easier. The other key factor is the extra clearance needed to actually spin a 700c wheel all the way around without bumping the DT. Apparently there's even enough clearance to mount a 28c tire on there. Just check out Prolly's whip...
As for price and availability, I have no clue. I'll be sure to update this post when and if I find out any more info...
UPDATE: The owner of the forks pictured told me they set him back $200 bones straight up and that they were ready to go right away. No wait time. Not sure how often these are stocked but the way things are going with fixsters these days BMW is going to have their hands full...
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
OT: Most amazing office FREAK OUT VIDEO(S) EVER!
Office Worker Goes Absolutely Insane - Watch more free videos
Yeah, it has nothing to do with cycling other than the fact I feel like doing this at some point each and every day. Which is why I need to be working less and riding more. BTW, my favorite thing about it is that there's a second perspective shot. After you check out the second video, be sure to watch the first one again while scoping the dude filming the second shot with his cell phone. Fucking classic!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Not for the faint of heart...
These photos are seriously fucked up and will put the fear in any serious cyclist:
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico(Monday June-2-2008) Seven competitors from yesterday cyclist race were severely injured after being hit by a drunk driver, one of them died and other three were hospitalized. The drunk driver was arrested after the rest of the participants tried to lynch him.
30 year old Alejandro Alvarez, from Brownsville,Texas, was pronounced dead on the scene, while Alejandro Salvador Tamez, 18, Juan Machaita, 38, and Guadalupe Martinez,, 16, were severely injured.
Cyclists were participating in a race from Matamoros to Bagdad Beach, when drunk driver Jesse Campos, a Brownsville, Texas resident, in his Ford Grand Marquis, license 659-FKF from Texas, impacted seven cyclists, even as they were being escorted by Local Transit Officials.
Source: Periodico El Bravo
Pictures: Fidelino Vera
30 year old Alejandro Alvarez, from Brownsville,Texas, was pronounced dead on the scene, while Alejandro Salvador Tamez, 18, Juan Machaita, 38, and Guadalupe Martinez,, 16, were severely injured.
Cyclists were participating in a race from Matamoros to Bagdad Beach, when drunk driver Jesse Campos, a Brownsville, Texas resident, in his Ford Grand Marquis, license 659-FKF from Texas, impacted seven cyclists, even as they were being escorted by Local Transit Officials.
Source: Periodico El Bravo
Pictures: Fidelino Vera
Don't say I didn't warn ya!
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...and if that's not brutal enough for you, check out these AWESOME comics about rescue stories from May 12th Earthquake in China...
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...and if that's not brutal enough for you, check out these AWESOME comics about rescue stories from May 12th Earthquake in China...
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Bootleg Peel Sessions Event 08'
As with the last Peel Sessions event I went to, I went to lose. Prolly must have sensed this as I was waiting at the sprints starting line. He did me, and everyone else who just wants to see photos, the good deed of pitting me against the rider that went on to win the sprints event. Needless to say I lost miserably. Had it not been for my early loss, I may have not been able to take so many lousy photos- awesome! Anyways, here they are. I'll start with the one and only good photo I took but it's pretty much downhill from there...
This one's pretty rad:
This one would've been rad too had I not somehow caught a MEGA BLAST from Chris M's flash:
UPDATE: So I've been reading here and there about how there were so many people taking photos at Peel. Some even joked that there were more photographers than actual riders, hehe. So I've changed my mind about this blown out photo I took. Before the over exposure was bothered me but now that I think about it, the photo is more indicative of the moment. Which in the end makes it even more RAD.... Do you hear that people? Yet another prime example of how bullshitting is art form in and of itself. Thank youuuu SVA!!
When Chris wasn't blasting me he was kicking ass during sprints. Here's one of him around the pylon. Which BTW was a beast to get around. To close to the inside and you'd eat shit on the dirt or that fuckin' grate, too far on the outside and you'd slam into the bumper of a box truck:
And lastly, a photo that is a pretty good representation of the love and hate I have for somehow being a part of all this nonsense:
Foot down was also super fun. Although I don't have any photos of that cause I was too busy playing. See if you can spot the jackass in this photo courtesy of Blake...
Anyways, Prolly did yet another awesome job hosting the Peel Sessions event. So big ups to him. Not to mention that Campy post-Turbo saddle trade. Sweet! Nothing like a little extra cush for that tush. What a fuckin' sissy right? At least they look rad too. Sorry about the lack luster photos BTW. Something tells me that I may have done a little better had I shelled out the cash money for a Canon 580ex flash instead of using my old Nikon SB-26's.. but probably not... Anyways, more pics in my Flickr set...
Thursday, May 29, 2008
One Jaw dropping wooden and copper ride.. well, sort of...
This is quite possibly one of THE most artfully conceived and totally unrideable bikes made in recent times. From the Ant man himself:
Ant bike Mike is one of the gnarliest bike builders out there right now. He def has a style and class all his own. Check out his website, blog and flickr gallery if you don't mind wiping the drool off your desk...
Bike porn galley GOLD MINE!
I spotted this wwwicked Hetchins the other day that flooooored me. Only to discover that the owner has a gallery of some BRUTALLY awesome bikes!
Here's a few of my favs:
No. 174 Cilo champion du monde Switzerland, 1950
No. 245 Colnago Krono 55.291 Italy, 1995
No. 149 GOLDIA Goldach, Switzerland, ~1965 (the paint job on this one KILLS IT!)
No. 221 Pinarello Donna Treviso, Italy, 1979 (I know it's a girls bike- it's still rad!)
No. 230 Rigi Bici-Corta Italy, 1978 (The blingin' post is gr8t!)
No. 247 Wolf Type Tour de Suisse Bienne, Switzerland, 1935
There is of course an ASS TON more to scope out. When you have some time be sure to do so!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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I've been anticipating the outcome of this auction for what seems like an eternity! I'm SO STOKED I won it at such a absurdly low price!! Well, compared to some other turbos out there anyways (1 & 2). Prolly I still want that black one! Anyways, this is for an upcoming project which with any luck will be completed in the coming months...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
How bout them adjustable bars?!!
This Moorson is pretty damn sweet with the twin top tubes but check out those adjustable mufuckin' bars mannn! Apparently you can go from drops to mustaches with the simple turn of a bolt... HOW FUCKING AWESOME IS THAT?!! I need to find someone out there (in china) who can make a few thousands sets of these for me, hehe...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
A BIG WELCOME TO ALL THE BIKE SNOB FANS OUT THERE ON THE GREAT INDOORS!!!
While you may have already formulated and opinion about me in your head that I'm a douche or worse, a 'fake nerd' simply because someone else said so, think again! think for yourself! I most certainly am not. Well, I kinda am but no more than the next person I guess. I mean shit, I voted AGAINST Bush both times. Wait, that still doesn't make me sound any better.. Oh well.. At least I know the peeps over at Bicycle Revolutions like me- thanks the mention guys! Well, maybe not. It always seems like I'm interrupting their meals when I show up, hehe. Anyways, I like bikes a fuck load and will continue to post lots about them on this lovely blog of mine. While I am indeed a fixed gear riding fool I do appreciate most all forms of cycling. Feel free to scope out all my past and most current posts along with my Flickr page which has cycling porn galore!
p.s. - Thanks for all the extra site traffic Mr. Bikesnob!.... yooouuuuuu witty bastard...
p.s. - Thanks for all the extra site traffic Mr. Bikesnob!.... yooouuuuuu witty bastard...
Picked up my New Cuevas Track frame today!
UPDATE!: I sent Fernando Cuevas an email yesterday about my recent acquisition of this frame and the desire to repaint it properly with a new set of decals. From what I've heard he's been very sick these days so I wasn't expecting to hear back from him at all. Low and behold I got an email from him just now! Check it:
As you can imagine I'm hella stoked about the decals! And not at all about having to shell out another $550 for a fucking respray. I had to do that when I had my Mercian repainted and it was a bummer. However the paint job is stunning so I guess that means I'm fucked with this one... BTW, Does anyone have a Zeus Pista group lying around anywhere??
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aaaand it's kinda a bummer.. But not really! I mean, it is indeed a Cuevas circa 70's Track frame from the man Mr. Mike Fraysse himself. Only thing is, the paint job is pretty bad. I know I'm beingreally super bitchy as per usual but, while the paint is new and looks lovely, it's a COMPLETELY different story when you get right up on it. Also, the Cuevas decals on the DT are over the clear coat- LLLLAME! Anyways, I will most likely set this thing up shortly with some parts I already have and beat on it until I can get my greasy mitts on a set of new replacement decals...
Hello Alan,
Congrats on the frame, this is one of Mike's personal frames.
As for decals I do have some original sets from the 1980s.
They are $75.00 a set which include,
2 cuevas panel
1 columbus
1 cuevas head
1 francisco cuevas signature
Now for paint i ususlly send the frames out to HOTTUBES.com
Toby does some great work.His jobs run $550.00 and they are
super finished.
Let me know what you wish to do
Thanks and good luck!
FERN
FERN
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aaaand it's kinda a bummer.. But not really! I mean, it is indeed a Cuevas circa 70's Track frame from the man Mr. Mike Fraysse himself. Only thing is, the paint job is pretty bad. I know I'm being
$50 bucks goes to the first person that can find me a set of decals! Try finding me a complete Zeus Pista Group while your at it too, hehe. GET TO WORK!
p.s. my garden is starting to look quite luscious isn't it?? I can only hope it yields as much last year...
p.s. my garden is starting to look quite luscious isn't it?? I can only hope it yields as much last year...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Prolly's selling his 58cm killer Casati...
Monday, May 19, 2008
I AM COMPLETELY MORTIFIED RIGHT NOW!!!
Wow, how fucking embarrassing! They didn't even spell my fucking name right either GOD DAMMIT!!! I know, I know, it was one of those things where they're like: Oh hey, can we use you for this small article we're doing? Not hey we're going to put you on the fucking cover holding a ribbon next to a big thing that says COOL NERD. And the ribbon- Why oh why with the fffffuckking ribbon?????
kill me kill me kill me, kill me right nowwww...UPDATE!: As if this whole thing wasn't bad enough, the Bikesnob has finally found me! You'll notice that he implies that I'm a 'fake nerd'. Now.. how do you even respond to something like that? I'm not about to defend my true nerdyness (huh?!) but I don't appreciate being called fake either. I don't think anyone does. Unless maybe if you live in LA. Anyways, what I would really like to see, and I'm sure I'd be understating this for quite a number of people when I say: Why don't you put yourself out there mr. bike snob nyc like the majority of us are and see what everyone else has to say about your bikes and riding outfits. Well, unless you've already done so in which case just send me a link ;)
I still hate you for being more eloquent than I am...
Another used Pista Concept, another WAY over paid auction...
Now I know I've already bitched about this before but enough is enough- STOP SPENDING SO MUCH $$$ ON THESE FUCKING THINGS!!!
There's something this photo is missing...
Yeah, it's missing a couple of rolled up $100 bills and p.s. - I wasn't comparing the hubs to cocaine Mr BS. I was merely alluding to the notion that if there were cocaine on the mirror as well as the hubs, it would be radder.. and I wouldn't share any with you either...
p.p.s - Also, if you're looking for a good read, you should check this post out and be sure to click on the word 'here'...
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
What is it about Dura Ace that goes so well with pink?...
I didn't actually just say that now did I?.. ugh... Anyways, enjoy the little surprise towards the bottom of the page...
Monday, May 12, 2008
A prime example of why I rarely post tasty 56cm frames:
and here it is suckas- read em' and weep! or something...
I can't even tell you how much time I've spent searching high and low for a Cuevas frame. Prob about 5+ years now since I first heard of the name. Low and behold I spot this one on ebay for $499 no res and my bid went unchallengend! UN-FUCKING-BELIEVABLE!!!!!
Check out some of the key points in the description:
This listing is for a Vintage custom, handmade Francisco Cuevas track frame built in my frame shop in New Jersey when Francisco and Andreas Cuevas were my frame builders. Columbus tubing. Cinelli forged bottom bracket and fork crown. Campagnolo track dropouts, front tips chromed. Size 56cm center to top seat tube. Top tube 56cm center to center. Wheel base center to center 96cm. No dents, dings or scratches. English bottom bracket and headset, uses a 27.2 seatpost. Comes with a Stronglight A9 needle bearing alloy headset. This frame was built by the legendary Francisco Cuevas for me personally in the mid 1970's. The curved brake bridge was exclusive for me. This frame is a real work of art and a fine addition to your collection.
My favorite is the Q+A section:
HOW THE FUCK DID I WIN THIS BAD BOY??!!!
The BEST part is that it's LOCAL!!! No shipping costs for me this time. The only question left is:
How should I build this one up???
p.s. thanks for not kicking this one up Buddah you nasty bitch!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out some of the key points in the description:
This listing is for a Vintage custom, handmade Francisco Cuevas track frame built in my frame shop in New Jersey when Francisco and Andreas Cuevas were my frame builders. Columbus tubing. Cinelli forged bottom bracket and fork crown. Campagnolo track dropouts, front tips chromed. Size 56cm center to top seat tube. Top tube 56cm center to center. Wheel base center to center 96cm. No dents, dings or scratches. English bottom bracket and headset, uses a 27.2 seatpost. Comes with a Stronglight A9 needle bearing alloy headset. This frame was built by the legendary Francisco Cuevas for me personally in the mid 1970's. The curved brake bridge was exclusive for me. This frame is a real work of art and a fine addition to your collection.
My favorite is the Q+A section:
| Q: | it's hard to tell from the photos the condition of the paint and such, although the dropouts look unused. what is the history of the use of this beautiful frame? also, how are the tire clearances? thanks | May-06-08 |
| A: | The paint is new, it was raced by me and others and won more then its share.The tire clearances are not radical so you can use tubulars or 20mm clinchers without rubbing or floating the front wheel. Mike | |
| Q: | do you know the seat tube and head tube angles? also was this frame ever built up? the drops look brand new. | May-06-08 |
| A: | 74, Yes it was built with all campy. I raced on it. Christian Stahl won 2 National Jr.titles on it. It has not been built since it was repainted several years ago. |
HOW THE FUCK DID I WIN THIS BAD BOY??!!!
The BEST part is that it's LOCAL!!! No shipping costs for me this time. The only question left is:
How should I build this one up???
p.s. thanks for not kicking this one up Buddah you nasty bitch!!!!!!!!!!!
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