I think this video from Rob Doerre really showcases the vibe from this year’s Singlespeed USA mountain bike race in Stowe, VT. I couldn’t make it out, but friends tell me it was quite the ride. See some more coverage at Dirt Rag.
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Sunrise Cycles is a small frame builder out of Koenji,Tokyo, specializing in all types of custom bicycles and wheels. Perhaps you’ve seen some Sunrise Cycles bikes previously featured; If not, you must continue below and see the amazing details on this mountain bike. I’m a big fan of the headtube/downtube brace & gusset.
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Nice new video from Marin Bikes featuring Andrew Taylor ripping San Francisco streets on the way to Marin County, riding the new Marin Mount Vision XM6.
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Remember that post about Ezra of Fast Boy Cycles hanging out with and building a bike for his 8 year-old nephew? Well, here’s what came of it. This is what you’d call the ultimate, bomb-proof bike for a kid…and far from a “kid’s bike”. The mechanical disc brakes and 1×9 drivetrain keep things simple while the raw finish has this bike begging to be thrashes. I remember my first ‘real’ mountain bike; a 24″ Gary Fisher Joshua, of which I ended up snapping the rear triangle and getting an entirely new replacement bike from Gary! No matter how many bikes I’ve owned, I’ll always remember my childhood rides. Gunnar, you’re one lucky kid!
More below.
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This past Saturday our good friend (and my former roommate) Dan organized a little gathering out in Northfield, VT, centered around the idea of klunking down some Class 4 roads to pay homage to our mountain biking predecessors. The weather that day was extremely hot and pretty humid, although by the time we made it to Dan’s folk’s place the sun was beginning to retire, giving us the perfect opportunity to play horseshoes and drink a keg of amazing Harpoon IPA before descending some really hairy terrain on bikes with only a rear coaster-brake. I gotta say, the beers certainly helped.
As the sun began to set we rode/walked up this overgrown path that resembled an old smuggling trail, filled with ruts, rocks, water, mud, grass, ticks and a bunch of surprises you didn’t find out about until riding over them. We all took a few runs, then I posted up with my iPhone and documented some of the madness. Check out some more photos and continue reading below.
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It might have taken the Italians a little while to warm up to mountain bikes (or ATBs at the time), but when they did they sure built some fine bikes. This 1990 Pinarello Antelao is a great example as its lugged steel frame is composed of Columbus off-road tubing and dressed with Campy bits galore. Campagnolo Euclid and Centuar complete the component grouppo; be sure to get a closer look at this bike below – the details are superb.
photos via MOMBAT
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Tracko posted up some Grateful Dead tee shirts featuring bikes on his Flickr page. I am by no means a dead head, and probably couldn’t even name a song if I were put on the spot. But as a youngin’ in the 90s, I saw my fair share of dead tees and always had a fascination with the steal-your-face skulls. So these shirts here are rad; still don’t think you’d catch me wearing one though. If you like the band, be sure to check out the Gary Fisher Grateful Dead mountain bike too.
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Some serious shredding going on here; makes me want to get out on the mountain bike this week. Hopefully the weather cooperates!
Featuring Szymon Godziek via Pink Bike.
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The Singlespeed USA mountain bike race is coming to Stowe, VT on July 28, 2012. If you’re looking to race, hurry up and register here! Spots are filling quickly.
More info here.
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“It doesn’t matter, how good a descent is. At the end, I always ask the same question: Is there a better one? In order to find a final answer, we traveled to the Valais. This is the story of our search.” Film Von Draussen
I’ve only been downhilling a handful of times, but during those dozen or so experiences I found myself quickly seeking out the fast and tech. Sometimes too quickly. My progression plateaued after a few over the bars and into the woods crashes.
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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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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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photos: Velo Cult
Otis Guy, in addition to being one of the Bay Area’s mountain bike pioneers he’s also quite the frame builder and heavily backed the softride. A beautifully brazed and loudly painted frame, this came from the ultra-light 90s era of mountain bike components featuring Hershey hubs and cranks. Just have a look at the front hub!
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The folks at Dirt Rag Magazine reviewed three new singlespeed mountain bikes and this one by Naked Bicycles really caught my eye – I’ve always wanted a Chris King InSet.
More below
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Nothing screams Fall (autumn, not crash) like a single speed, steel mountain bike. Thanks to Lord On One for the photos of this singluated Swift! Be sure to head over to his Flickr for some more beautiful mountain bikes.
And of course, a few shots below.
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