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All-City Nature Boy Disc Dropout

All-City Nature Boy Disc Dropout

The latest dropout from All-City is one of the more beautiful solutions I’ve seen for tackling the issue of single speed chain..

February 26, 2014 with 0 Comments
Surly Modular Dropout System

Surly Modular Dropout System

Sometimes a Sub-11 with a hanger doesn’t cut it, and I’m not talking about a sub for your Escalade. Surly has introduced their..

February 25, 2014 with 3 Comments
WTB Nano 40c Gravel Tire

WTB Nano 40c Gravel Tire

WTB has just unveiled their latest, the Nano 40c tire designed with long distance gravel riders in mind. The tire has a large volume and is..

February 21, 2014 with 2 Comments
Chrome Knurled Welded Waterproof Rolltop

Chrome Knurled Welded Waterproof Rolltop

Chrome is getting into the commuter adventurer pannier game with the Knurled Welded Waterproof Rolltop bags. We first spied these at..

February 19, 2014 with 0 Comments
Alamo City Alleycat

Alamo City Alleycat

It turns out that the Alamo in fact has a basement, and alleycats too. Next one up is March 2nd at Crockett Park in San Antonio TX, with..

February 19, 2014 with 0 Comments
Winter Bicycles Rando Bike

Winter Bicycles Rando Bike

Winter Bicycles out of Springfield, OR makes some truly beautiful bicycles. I’ve had the privilege of meeting craftsman Eric Estlund..

February 18, 2014 with 2 Comments
Stanridge Speed and Ben EINE for Red Hook Crit 2014

Stanridge Speed and Ben EINE for Red Hook Crit 2014

Stanridge Cycles is excited to announce their collaboration with Ben EINE for the 2014 Red Hook Crit. EINE is a world renowned graffiti..

February 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Budnitz Bicycle Disassembled

Budnitz Bicycle Disassembled

Budnitz Bicycles makes titanium and steel city bikes that eschew flashy logos and NASCAR graphic treatments for a more refined and clean..

February 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Pure Fix Keirin and Keirin Pro Framesets

Pure Fix Keirin and Keirin Pro Framesets

Pure Fix has released their Keirin and Keirin Pro framesets, starting at $199 and $299 respectively, with a polished finish running an..

February 17, 2014 with 2 Comments
Finnish Hockey Team Rides Bikes To First Game

Finnish Hockey Team Rides Bikes To First Game

As reported by Yahoo Sports, players for the Finnish Olympic hockey team rode to their first game on bikes provided by the Finnish Olympic..

February 13, 2014 with 0 Comments