Bianchi Movie from Bianchi on Vimeo.
Ever wonder what the inside of a large Italian bicycle manufacture looks like?
A look into the making of a Bianchi.
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Bianchi Factory
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Cadence Bamboo Henley
As a big fan of Cadence, I’m always excited to see some new threads available from them. They just released a Bamboo Henley Shirt in couple styles now available online – check it out! Looks to be a great base layer, plus it’s moisture wicking. Been wearing my Eleven hoody on the daily, maybe it’s time for a tee?
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Inside: Independent Fabrication
Independent Fabrication from Logan Hodson on Vimeo.
A really nicely done video by Logan Hodson looking into the daily grind up at Independent Fabrications. Ever since they’d moved from Boston, I’d wanted to know what the new diggs looked like and this video confirms my predictions – they’re still on their game.
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Specialized Shiv Concept: “Lunch Ride Cheater”
I came across this Shiv concept road bike yesterday via Neil Brown’s blog and had to pass it along. This is what appears to be a mix between a Specialized Shiv TT frame and a road bike – perhaps they’re planning something for 2014? On their Facebook page it’s described as a “Lunch Ride Cheater” – likely referring to the sub-hour hammerfest that some Specialized employees embark on each lunch break. “A 1-off Shiv built as a road bike and ridden daily by Specialized creative director, Robert Egger.” – Specialized
What I’m curious about is the geometry…I’d like to know whether the front-end angles have been altered at all for the needs of a road racer. I’d be a little nervous diving into a corner with TT geometry as the seat tube looks pretty steep, making me assume the head tube is angled similarly. Either way, this is a 1-off daily rider for Specialized’s creative director Robert Eggar and I wanna learn more! Anyway, be sure check out the shots I posted below and also to head over to the Specialized Facebook see some more on this Shiv concept.
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Chris Akrigg: Step By Step
Step by step from chris akrigg on Vimeo.
A promising look into Chris Akrigg’s recovery from a fall shattering his femur. Great to see him on back on the bike!
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Winter Additions to the Bob
This bike is always changing. Early this fall I added a rear rack and started using panniers for everything from my daily commute to full-on grocery trips. Panniers are great. A weeks worth of groceries on a singlespeed in hilly Burlington, Vermont – plus studded tires, isn’t so great; so I 1×9′d my Van Dessel Country Road Bob.
I had a Deore derailleur kicking around and a near new cassette, all I needed was a 700c/29″ rear disc wheel, which I got a great deal on at the Old Spokes Home. Since adding a range of speeds to my commuter bike, I find the often added-weight (from bags/groceries) in the rear to be an even more welcomed challenge. But all in all, it’s been a great change for the winter and makes for getting those 700x32c studs up to speed a bit easier.
Have a look at a couple more shots of the winter setup below.
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Vintage Cinelli Track Stem
Sunrise Cycles: Curvy MTB
Remember this frame from Sunrise Cycles that I posted a while back? Well it’s been given some color! The paint seems to further highlight all of the incredible details found on this hand built mountain bike frame – just have a look at the head tube area (not to mention the seat stays). See more photos from Sunrise Cycles here.
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Van Tuyl Columbus MAX
photo: Sunshine Rouleur
You’re definitely gonna want to get a close look at this Van Tuyl road bike build with Columbus MAX tubing below…that paint is screamin’! The build ain’t bad either.
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Signal Cycles Shop
photo via Signal Cycles
I love seeing photos like this, getting a glimpse of others workspaces is always inspiring. I came across this photo of Signal Cycles workshop and it reminded me of the Flickr group “Bike Hovels” a reader mentioned when I shared a photo of our workshop. Got a shop, home space, or “hovel” you’d like to share? Just shoot us an email!
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Superb Sprint
The dudes down at Superb Bicycle in Boston have some great taste when it comes to track bikes. That’s precisely why this 45cm Superb Sprint looks so killer, it’s an exclusive for the shop and has a solid build list to boot. I love the matte black colorway – nice photos Jason. Interested? Head over to Superb in Boston or check their site; $699 gets you the frame and fork.
(more photos below)
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Busyman Bicycle: Custom Rolls for Kumo Cycles
Every time I see new work from Busyman Bicycles it just keeps getting better! This is some of his most recent work, a custom San Marco Rolls for Keith at Kumo Cycles. The graphic is an adaptation of his headbadge graphic. Want a custom saddle or some bar tape for your special rig? Head over to Busyman and shoot him an email!
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Vans: Let It Ride – Bonus #2
Retrotec: Triple Top Tube Mountain Bike
Inglis and Retrotec are two hand built brands started out of Napa Valley, CA in 1993. Inglis has you covered for your road, mountain or cyclocross needs while Retrotec picks up with the funky stuff. There are 6 varieties of the Retrotec: The Classic, The Triple, The Twin, The Double, The Half and the Step Through. This burly singlespeed above is of the triple top tube design and is sporting an ideal built. I spy some White Industries and Thomson in there…
See more below.
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Vintage MTB Jerseys
via Brian Vernor
A nice display of old-school mountain bike jerseys at Monkeywrench Cycles. This reminds me, I still have my Toy Soldiers jersey given to me by my coach Dan back in the day (when I was racing w/ Team Colavita). I’ll have to take a couple photos of it.
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