My friend Rodney posted this video up on Facebook last night and I couldn’t resist sharing it (It’s from a Keirin racing school in Japan). It took a little while for me to be impressed until all of a sudden these guys were going mach-10 while essentially going no where! I read a few of the Youtube comments and actually started laughing out loud when seeing commenters arguing about how this video was “obviously sped up”. Kids, this is how you train to kick-ass as a Keirin racer.
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This beast is stunning and looks like it would tear anything from dirt roads to singletrack apart. I can’t read Japanese, but from what it looks like this bike is designed to clear both a 26″ mountain tire (as pictured) or some super-fat 700c’s. For more information (as long as you can read it), check out the Sunrise Cycles blog, Flickr and take a closer look at this brazed beauty below <-alliteration.
Previously: New-Bu’s Fixed F.O.T.
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Love the look of this bike. The colors are definitely a little bit loud but you can’t deny how clean this bike looks. Sunrise Cycles, again pumping out some amazing work. Check out some more photos as well as the making of this frame here.
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photos: Anton Tang
I just came across Anton Tang’s blog and love his photos documenting flatland BMX in Japan. Flatland blows my mind and being able to look at some awesome still shots like these make the difficulty that much more obvious. Take some time and have a look at some of Anton’s other work on Flickr.
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Donate HERE
Rapha is organizing a series of world wide charity rides in order to help the victims of the worst disaster in Japan since World War 2.
Make a donation (minimum $10), and Rapha will match your amount.
Japan will lead the way in at least four different locations with a printed black ribbon on our sleeves.
You can also search for your ride in your region with the Rapha Rendezvous iPhone app.
A lot has been going on since we’ve been ‘away’ but nothing near as tragic or devastating as what’s happened in Japan. Catching back up with things it’s amazing to see so many people eager to help in any way they can, even Phil Wood Co.
Starting some time this evening, these limited hubs will be made available for purchase with proceeds going directly to Tsunami Relief in Japan. Go HERE for details and purchase yourself a pair.
-Brian
A beautiful mix of Italian and Japanese parts, this 1983 Rensho Super Record looks like one fast bike. The Super Mighty cranks, Superb hubs, and Fiamme Red Labels top this thing off. Check out more photos below.
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Chari & Co. are really covering all their bases on this Japan trip, the most recent set of photos are from The Milky Way Factory, the primary painter for all Kerin frames produced in Japan. Head over to the Chari & Co. blog for more.
Previously: Chari & Co @ Kashimax
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Some great photos of a recent visit to Kashimax from Chari & Co. These are beautiful saddles, all handmade and family owned in Osaka, Japan. Check out the rest of the post for more photos.
p: Mobius Cycle
This bike reminds me of the ‘Pumpkin Spasher’, a lovely fixed-townie we had at The Old Spokes Home with a similar look to this gorgeous Nagasawa. More photos after the jump and be sure to check out the full set at Mobius Cycle’s Flickr.