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Entries from October 2008

Pista Malmø

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Clothes / Leisure

Nice cap from the friends in Malmö, Sweden.

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Old fixies never die!

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Clothes / Leisure

» Tokyo Fixed Gear

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Swedish Kronan bikes now on sale in America

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Bikes

Kronan is a Swedish bicycle with a design that dates back to Swedish Army bikes in the 1940’s. Sturdy and durable retro design at its best with a large individual ”licence plate” at the rear as a nice touch.
Now the bicycles are available in America in five different models and are sold for $500-600 from [...]

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Stelth fixie

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Humor

via Vital Source Magazine

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Swatch Dura-Ace watch

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Clothes / Leisure

Photo: Genkinogen
Watch owner: Timoty 

via Flickr

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Nice try…

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Humor

via Pixdaus

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Jimmy T

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Freeride

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Photo: Christer Hedberg
Cyclist: Jimmy T
Location: Götaplatsen, Gothenburg

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Urban Cycles Crescent 318

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Singlespeed/fixie

The latest project from Johan at Urban Cycles.

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The bicycle is based on a Swedish Crescent 318 from 1982. Updated with a matte black finish, bull-horn handlebar, Ambrosio rims on Campagnolo hubd and a Brooks B17 narrow sadle.
» Urban Cycles

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Vintage Michelin sign

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Advertising, Vintage

What a great and classic ad sign from Michelin!

via Milano Fixed

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Nobody messes with the bike lady!

July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Humor, Vintage

via Pixdaus

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Wooden multi-tool

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Tools

» Blue Lug

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Rainbow chain

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Components

KMC z510 for fixie/singlespeed.
» Blue Lug

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Bike stand art

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Art

via Pixdaus

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Shoe covers for cyclists who wants to be noticed

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Clothes / Leisure

Sometimes you just want to blend in, sometimes you want to be noticed. For the latter occasions, the new shoe covers from Campagnolo is hard to beat…

» Campagnolo

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Sweet saddle/bottlecage/carbon fibre combo

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Components

Selle Italia Optima is a saddle that not only is lightweight, weighting in at 135 grams, it also ha an integrated bottle cage at the back and is wind-tunnel tested to be as aerodynamic as possible. And of course – built with a nice portion of carbon fibre.
» Selle Italia

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Forkless – Insanely beautiful cruiser

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Bikes, Design concept

Olli Erkkila in Finland has designed and built one of the most beautiful bikes I’ve ever seen.

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His bicycle Forkless is nothing but a piece of art. And a piece of art that you can ride. Fantastic!

» Olli Erkkila
Thanks to Anton Lindqvist who sent the tip!

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Fuji Obey

July 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Bikes

Designed by Obey, manufactured by Fuji and equipped with a classic Brooks saddle.  Beautiful!
» Fuji Bikes

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Why cork when you can get elk-hide?

July 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Accessories

What is a bar tape in synthetic cork compared to a sewn-on bar cover in elk-hide?
Beautiful and classy.
» Velo Orange

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Gunung fixie jeans

July 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Clothes / Leisure

”Slightly” inspred by the Levi’s logo but the Japanses cycling jeans from Gunung at least made me smile.
» The Rotten Club

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Work in progress: Anders’ Gianni Motta time trial bike

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Bikes

They don’t do hysterical paint-job like this any more. Classic Gianni Motta time trial frame for small 26″ front wheel from the 80’s.
It’s gonna be great when it’s finished.

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