Gary Fisher’s late night ride in the district
This is one of those opportunities I'm really sad to have missed. Gary Fisher, decked out in an awesome reflective tweed outfit, took part in a nightime ride with the Revolution Cycles's crew. I'm ill with envy. You can check out more here. (sorry about the sloppy links, can't embed links via iPhone)
(recap)
http://www.arlnow.com/2010/03/10/riding-the-mt-vernon-trail-with-gary-fisher/
(photos)
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/revcycles/with/4421671572/
Key West (day 1)
I arrived in Key West late last night. This morning i got a chance to hit the streets and one of the first things i noticed was simply the sheer amount of bicycles. Aside from all the rentable beach cruisers, this city is packed full of interesting bikes. I've seen cruisers, pursuits, tall bikes, trikes, and all sorts of other contraptions. I've got to hand it to the locals, they never let an old bike part go unused. But one of my favorite features about the bikes here is how utilitarian they are. I've seen bikes with holders for beers, fishing rods, squeegies, mops, dogs, and more. Look, if you want to haul it...they know the way.
Can a cracked headtube be rewelded? For that matter, can aluminum be rewelded?
The answer to that question will soon be revealed. Yesterday I responded to a posting on craigslist for frame repairs. Today, I dropped my cracked Casati off with Bruce (welder) over in Arlington, VA. I'm heading off to the Florida Keys this evening for a week of R&R....when I return, I hope to find my beloved bicycle ready to be built back up. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about rewelding aluminum; the debate is a heated one. But, for $50 I figured it was worth finding out for myself. I'll let you know.
The crack
The good olde days.
Vintage Schwinn Catalogs
All you Schwinn collectors should bow down to Tom Findley for gathering and posting this incredible collection of vintage catalogs from the years 1971-1980.
Incredible Tour de France prank
You've got to see this one. Joke or not, this would be awfully fun to experience.
TOUR DE FRANCE - BONUS (REMI GAILLARD)
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Just in time for St. Patty’s day
TwinSix continues their tradition of timely bicycle related wares. Their new t-shirt is perfect for those who have grown tired of the "kiss me I'm irish" shirt.
Goes on sale March 6th at 9am.
Beautiful bicycle related design work by Caleb Everitt
Because I actually get paid to be an Art Director, I spend more time looking at design blogs than I do bicycle blogs. (I know I know...it's not by choice). But from time to time, I'm blessed to come across work that combines my two passions. Today I am blessed. Check out the work being done down in Austin, TX by Caleb Owen Everitt. He may or may not still be a part of PTMARK or on his own now. Either way, PTMARK has some great design work as well.
Recycle-A-Bicycle
Looking for something to do with your unwanted bicycle parts? Consider planting a bicycle garden. Brought to you by the Recycle-A-Bicycle program.
Why did I ever leave New England? It’s a hotbed for bicycle builders
After spending my life growing up there,I moved away from New England back in 2001. After a quick stop in NC, I landed here in Maryland. Clearly I had no idea how good I had it. New England is a hotbed of bicycle builders. Had I know that, I may not be sitting here at my computer blogging about bicycle builders....I could have been one myself. Heck, I come from family of welders! I have blue collar blood with a white collar mind. I think I missed my calling. Uuugh, what am I doing in front of a computer! (although, I do use a massage chair on wheels at my desk...so it's not that awful).
Seriously, if anyone at these shops would like to barter some design/advertising work for a frame building course. I'm available. I'm not offering some half baked concept and design work. My skills are legit.
Check out this impressive list of builders. (sorry if I've left anyone off)
Alternative Needs Transportation (ANT)Holliston, MA
Hot TubesShirley, MA
Igleheart Custom Frames And Forks
S. Hamilton, MA
Independent Fabrication
Somerville, MA
Parlee Cycles
Peabody, MA
Seven CyclesWatertown, MA
Zanconato Sutton, MA
Richard Sachs
Chester, CT
Why don’t I have a helper monkey named Vito?
Yesterday the Bike Snob took the time to walk us through the whole stolen clown bike debaucle. It's amazing how quickly problems arise and end in this day of instant social media. Seems like everyone is happy again....well, except for the guy who had his ANT bike stolen.
The first paragraph, wherein the Bike Snob talks about his morning routine is bye far my favorite from this post. It's paragraphs like this that keep me coming back. 