Denis Stepanov – Welcome to the Family from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.
The Shadow Conspiracy welcomes Denis Stepanov to the team. Give his recent edit a watch, there’s some rippin’ riding, not to mention The Doors. Good stuff.
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As a little preview for NAHBS, Ahearne Cycles posted a few photos of a fat bike recently completed. I really can’t wait to see this in all its glory.
Couple more below.
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photos: Christopher Norris
We’ve had a few days of decent weather lately, and they were certainly well-received by us. I got out on the Soma this weekend for the first time this winter and Norris has been out crushing miles the past couple on his Surly Cross Check. Man, I can’t wait for springtime.
See a couple more shots of Chris’s Cross-Check below.
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Marin Bikes 2012 Mount Vision from Marin Bikes on Vimeo.
Pretty awesome videos showcasing the 2012 Marin Mount Vision, an all-mountain bike designed to do-it-all.
This video really makes me miss my old Marin, a 2001 Rocky Ridge. The bike was my first real mountain bike, and it left me with a life-long cycling bug. Hopefully the chap I sold it to in the UK grew just as fond of it. Damn, that was 11 years ago…
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Saturday was one of the nicest days we’ve had in Burlington lately and I tried to take full advantage of it. We had 40 degree weather, mostly sun in the morning, and not too much wind. I had a big list of things to do that day, one goal being to find this tunnel and walk through it; I also wanted to get the Soma out for a quick jaunt.
It’s such a nice feeling riding a bike with 100 psi under me again, especially after spending most of my riding days on studs. At this point with the winter the way it’s been, I could either take a huge snowstorm and be content, or just have straight-up spring hit. I think I’m leaning towards the latter. Couple more bike/nature photos below…Happy Monday everyone.
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This Appelhans, which belonged to Gus Juner, aka “Augie”, has to be one of the most pristine examples of Willy Appelhans‘ craftsmanship…just look at the condition this 80+ year old bicycle is in! “Augie” was one of three brothers in the Juner family, often described as “cycling royalty”. They embodied old-world cycling secrets, and just to have been given advice from one of them was quite an honor.
Appelhans came to the US from Germany in the early 20th century as a professional racer, and eventually became one of the era’s best framebuilders. Lance Claudel was even his apprentice at their New York shop in the 30s!
See a couple details below – photos via Classic Cycle.
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Mick Peel of Busyman Bicycle recently had a feature in issue No 1 of 2 Wheelers Magazine – check out the quick flip through.
Beautiful work as always.
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Since Culture Cycles is relatively young, I’ve just now started going back in time and exploring where we’ve been in our two short years of existence.
February 2011 reminds me of Firefly Bicycles…”First there was Fat Chance, who forever changed the way steel bicycles were built, then upon their move out of Boston to Glen’s Falls, NY a new brand was born: Independent Fabrications. If you’ve been following IF recently you may know that they have made big plans to move to New Hampshire to do bigger and better things.” That made way Indy Fab originals, Tyler and Jamie, to begin working as Firefly.
Just one year later and look how many stunning pieces of art bicycle they’ve created…Here’s to one year down and another one easy, keep it up guys!
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photos: Velociao
Wow, what do we have here? This 1985 Pinarello Record has been completely restored, polished and given a heavy dose of TLC. A completely chromed Columbus SL frameset is dressed to impress with a Campagnolo Super Record grouppo and a 6-speed Maillard 700 Super freewheel. Campy Record low flange hubs to Mavic CX18 rims keep this an ultra light build, said to be under 8kg as pictured.
I love the pantographed Cinelli 1R stem. Have a look at the rest of this beauty below, there are countless stunning details.
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“Going nowhere faster than the speed of light”
Yup, it’s that time again. The Old Spokes Home is throwing a series of goldsprints races in Burlington, Vermont with the first coming up on the 22nd at The Monkey House (Winooski).
Its time for some Mad Dashes. Spring approaches; get the blood flowing! Picture two single speed bikes set up on stationary rollers, and two racers going head to head in a 250m, 500m, and 2,000m races. Speeds and times simultaneously projected during each race. A wild event for racers and spectators alike, registration is $5 and will be from 6:30pm – 7pm. Races begin at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded for racers and fans alike from the Old Spokes Home and Maglianero, as well as drink specials from the Monkey House.
This is the first race of 3 races we will be hosting. All racers are entered into a drawing for a grand prize to be awarded at the final event regardless of placement. Race all 3 events and you get 3 chances at the grand prize. Free Bass will be providing listening pleasure after the races, check out the Monkey House website for details. Keep in mind that these are real bikes, wear or bring appropriate footwear (sneakers) and clothing, and come out ready to ride, ready to cheer, and ready for a good time.
Poster by Christopher Norris
Join the Facebook event page for more info.
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Saw this post on Fairdale and Prolly, but had to pass it along. It’s funny, cause there’s never been a time while I’m out on my bike and don’t notice at least a few of these violations.
Too much funny business going on out there, keep your head up! Love the artwork too, these are some great drawings – especially the fish (Phish) drawing, cause that’s something you see quite often around Burlington…damn hippies.
Head over to Fairdale to see the rest of his findings.
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1 out of every 2 drivers are on the phone.
1 out of every 5 drivers are texting.
1 out of every 25 drivers has an open beer in their cup holder.
1 out of every 6 drivers will make a right turn through a red light or stop sign faster then would seem safe on a green light.
