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Entries from October 2008

Beautiful photos of the pros

August 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Pro

Photographer Timm Kölln has managed to capture the raw brute force of pro cycling in his photos of pro cyclists right after having crossed the finishing line. Just look at the photos of Robbie McEwen och Rolf Aldag below.

© Timm Kölln
There are more great photos on Timms web site.
» Timm Kölln
via Fixed Gear

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The Swedish Bike Polo Championship

August 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Bike polo

Komet Club Rouleur hosts the first Swedish bike polo championship on August 14′th in Gothenburg.
The matches are played at the centercourt at Vita Björns tennis court.

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Psych war

August 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Velodrome

Thanks to Bubblan

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Rebel without a brake

August 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Humor

Thanks to Otto R

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More on ”The Bastard”

August 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Singlespeed/fixie

Two new pics of ”The Bastard” that we blogged about a few days ago.

Erik, the proud owner

New frame decoration

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Thursday night is polo night in Gothenburg

August 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Bike polo

Photo: Christer Hedberg
Location: Vita Björns tennis court, Gothenburg Sweden
» Komet Club Rouleur

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Eriks ”The Bastard”. Because rust is beautiful!

August 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Bikes, Singlespeed/fixie

This is Eriks new singlespeed bike – The Bastard. A rusty and brutal bicycle.

Swedish Crescent Reynolds frame, Weinmann brakes, Ideale 45 saddle and Alex rims with Mythos slicks.
Brutal as hell. A pure Bastard.
» Hisingen Hommus Institut
via IT-Handikappad

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Campagnolo vs Shimano

August 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Humor

Waldner och Jonatan has created their own interpretations of the Shimano och Campagnolo logos.
via Komet Club Rouleur

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Feel like a world champion

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Clothes / Leisure

Who doesn’t want to feel like a world champion every now and then?
The Japanese web store Blue Lug has socks sporting the world champion stripes that can be yours for 1.260 Yen (approx. $11).
» Blue Lug

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A bicycle for true gentlemen

August 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Vintage

via Pixdaus

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Beer openers made from bike fork

August 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Food/beverage, Tools

A nice bicycle never dies, it evolves. Just look at the eer openers that Johannes Elmersson made from his crashed Colnago fork.
The leightweight version

Colnago fork. Drilled and stripped from all neccessary weight.
The luxury version

Colnago fork, Brooks bar tape, thread, shellac and a champagne cork at the end.
via Komet Club Rouleur

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Thursday night bike polo

August 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Bike polo

Thursday night is bike polo night in Gothenburg, Sweden. Crazy and intensive!

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Photo: Christer Hedberg
Location: Vita Björns tennis court, Gothenburg
» Komet Club Rouleur

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