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17.10.11

KLIFGT2011

KLIFGT2011 Promo from YellowBikeCompany on Vimeo.



KLIFGT2011 sounds like a lot of fun and there's word that SF will be represented. Kuala Lumpur's trying to get something big going and I'm hoping to get some live feed from those who are out there. And look at that schedule!

23.8.11

Interview: 48x15 Magazine



As the only publication focused on fixed gear culture out of Shanghai, 48x15 is bringing what we all know and love to one of the largest cities in the world. I shot them an email and wanted to find out more. Read on!

11.7.11

Plemons Double Straps



I've been using all kinds of straps since I started riding. Nylons never worked. Leather was alright, but constantly stretched and I always seemed to retighten them. The only things I trusted for a long time were Toshi's. They never broke, stretched infrequently, and were comfortable. But at $100+, I couldn't afford more than one.

In comes Plemons Double Straps. They're made from leather, made by messengers, and are $60. The leather is extremely tough. Instead of teeth to grab onto the strap, there are holes to tighten down. I'd also like to mention they are just more comfortable than Toshi's during their first months. And hella classy. I gotta mention hella classy.

5.7.11

Quake City Rumble! Is Over. =(

QCR was huge! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the volunteers and participants. I had the most amazing time with some of the most amazing people. Here’s my short (I know you all want to see photos) wrap up.

Friday: Congrats to Anton for taking home first in the Where’s Waldo Race! I flatted out coming out the last checkpoint with no pump or usable tube, but overall, this was fun. Thanks, Daniel for making everyone run up and down the dock.

Saturday: There were 3 races. The Pussycat. Dewey took first, and Dyami took second (first fixed). Shaggy couldn’t find the “4th rule at the Franklin Square Kiddy Park” and his efforts to double back for 15 minutes earned him 3rd. Pro tip: Don’t listen to anyone else during an alleycat. Also, best wishes to Marcus and Justin who were hit during this race!
Ladycat! Christina Peck, from Chicago, and her twin sis took first and second. If you don’t know her, look up NACCC 09 as she won the main race. 25 girls participated and this route wasn’t easy.
Cargo Race – Probably the most fun I’ve had carrying cargo, it was a race up Bernal Heights for as many boxes as you can pick up. Each box was worth either 10, 15, 20, or 25 dollars. Kell took $440 in cargo. Congrats, buddy!

Sunday: The Mountain Lion Race, one of the hardest races all year, took the first in 1:40 by none other than Baby Murder Steve. First fixed came in at 3ish hours.
Bike Prom/Awards Wrap Up Show – Thank you, PBR, for supplying 30 cases and to all the sponsors for the prizes. Dyami was there shooting portraits so check them out here. Thanks to Andrea for being a super stellar prom date. Yeah, you get a shout out herre too.

Who has a picture of my stomach cat? Check out the flickr here.















23.3.11

LDG : Stainless Steel Lock Ring

Normally, I normally don't consider any modern component to be luxurious, but Livery Design Gruppe changed that. Their stainless steel lockrings is CNC'ed to perfection and has the kind of detail that only a few other companies really seek out to extract themselves from the rest. You can find it here: LDG : Livery Design Gruppe