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REW10 WORKS Singlespeed Cyclocross

The folks at Blue Lug really pump out some of the nicest and best looking custom complete bikes. Take this singlespeed REW10 Works cyclocross bike for example: a custom lugged ‘cross frame painted by Cook Paint Works and dressed with some choice bits including some DT Swiss 350s hubs laced to HED Belgium rims and wrapped ion Challenge Limus tires. If Mr. Versatility and Ms. Classy had a lovechild, I have a feeling it’d look something like this bicycle. Check out some more shots below as well as the full spec list.

-B

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Brian • 0 Comments Filed Under: Beautiful Bicycles, Photos Tags: Beauties, Blue Lug, Custom Paint, cyclocross, Japan, Rew10 Bicycles

FAST!

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.

-B

Posted on 11/26/2011 by Brian • 0 Comments Filed Under: Videos Tags: Japan, Keirin, Keirin Racing School, Track, Track Racing, Videos

Sunrise Cycles: SS 26″/700c

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.

-B

Posted on 06/26/2011 by Brian • 1 Comment Filed Under: Beautiful Bicycles, Bicycle Frame Builders, Photos Tags: Beauties, Frame Builders, Hand Built Bicycle, Japan, MTB, Photosets, Scorcher, Sunrise Cycles

Chari&Co: Bike Shops of Japan

BIKE SHOPS OF JAPAN from chariandconyc on Vimeo.

Posted on 03/27/2011 by Brian • 0 Comments Filed Under: Shops, Videos Tags: bike shops of japan, chari and co, Japan, shop visits, Videos

Sunrise Cycles: New-Bu’s Fixed FOT

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.

-B

Posted on 03/25/2011 by Brian • 2 Comments Filed Under: Beautiful Bicycles, Bicycle Frame Builders, Photos Tags: Fixed Gear, Frame Builders, Hand Built Bicycle, Japan, Photosets, Sunrise Cycles

Flatland BMX by Anton Tang

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.

-B

Posted on 03/21/2011 by Brian • 0 Comments Filed Under: BMX Stuff, Photos Tags: anton tang, BMX, flatland bmx, Japan, photographers, Photosets

Rapha Rides for Tohoku

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.

Posted on 03/17/2011 by Brian • 0 Comments Filed Under: Events Tags: charity bike rides, Japan, Rapha, Tsunami Relief

Limited Phil Wood Track Hubs for Tsunami Relief

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

Posted on 03/16/2011 by Brian • 0 Comments Filed Under: Components Tags: Hubs, Japan, Limited Phil Wood Track Hubs, Phil Wood, Track Hubs, Tsunami Relief

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