Category: Fixies

fbm bike polo frame FBM Bike Polo Frame Prototype

FBM Bike Co gave a prototype frame of the new FBM Bike Polo. FBM, known for building solid bikes for BMXers, is now stepping into the fixed gear bike polo world. /> /> The FBM Bike Polo Frame is hand built in Ithaca New York, while utilizing a higher bottom bracket to lessen the pedal strike on turns. A sleek head tube on the FBM polo frame to minimize toe overlap, long drop outs for cog options, v-brake bosses, and a longer top tube. /> /> For riding a shorter wheelbase, enough clearance was made for 38mm tires. The frame pictured does not include a gusset, but will when produced. As of now, a release date is not known, but FBM is pushing for this fall. League of Bike Polo has nicknamed the frame “Battle Axe”.

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kinfolk coat international bike saddle brooks kara ginther Kinfolk x Coat International Bike, Saddle by Brooks x Kara Ginther

Kinfolk has a new collaboration with Coat, Brooks, and Kara Ginther, with each giving their own contribution. Here we have the International Bike, which was asked by Wallpaper. According to the press release, Wallpaper are avid urban cyclists that do a lot of traveling, so they needed a bike that could be broken down with ease. /> /> For the Kinfolk International Bike, Wallpaper called in frame builders (Kinfolk), Brooks, Kara Ginther, and Coat, who came in from the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. /> /> In the end, we have a Kinfolk frame, Brooks saddle and bespoke bag with help from Kara Ginther, while coat did the paint job.

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chrome staff design citizens messenger bags Chrome Staff Design Citizens Messenger Bags

Chrome has launched the Staff Design collection using the Citizen messenger bags. Three Chrome staff members has designed a Chrome Citizen bag, while each is respectively named after the designer, Eddy, Joanie, and Anne. All three come in multiple vibrant colors, and are available in limited quantities. Only released in the medium sized messenger bag with a retail price of $160.

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union foundry t0001 rotafixer tool 1 300x199 Union Foundry T0001 RotaFixer ToolUnion Foundry of Somerville, Massachusetts releases its first product named the T0001. The T0001 RotaFixer Tool was designed to take the place of your lockring wrench and chainwhip. It is simple to use and lets you remove and install lockrings with just a rotafixing technique and your bicycle chain. /> /> The T0001 RotaFixer Tool took a year to develop from its humble beginnings on table napkins and kitchen checks. Its prototype was tested by Boston bike messengers until its final design came to be made. From stainless steel parts, it was polished and then etched with laser. Designers and inventors Joshua Kampa and Aaron Panone took the finished product to Mike Dacey of Repeat Press for its packaging design. /> /> The new tool can fit large Profile type sizes to small Sugino type lockring sizes. You can also work the 17 tooth cog with a 1/8” width chainwhip. /> /> A handy helper to have around…

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mission workshop spd sneakers Mission Workshop SPD Sneakers

Mission Workshop shoes their new sneaker, with the looks of something you can wear everyday, but is actually a SPD cleat. As a matter of fact, you can wear the Mission Workshop SPD Sneakers out on the town, in offices, and pretty much anywhere. Due to the recessed cleat, you can also wear the Mission Workshop SPD with toeclips. As of now, retail and release date is not known.

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eightinch amelia wheelset restock Eightinch Amelia Wheelset Restock

When Eightinch released the Amelia wheelset, they sold out pretty fast, but those that missed out have another chance to purchase with Eightinch announcing a restock. Two of the best factors are the price which is $99 for the set, and colors that are available in purple, lime green, orange, black, white and silver. Unfortunately, white, black and silver are already sold out. Stop by Cyclingcloseouts.com to grab your wheelset.

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san marco bicycle film festival 10th anniversary concor supercorsa seat San Marco Bicycle Film Festival 10th Anniversary Concor Supercorsa Seat

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Bicycle Film Festival, San Marco has released a limited edition seat. The San Marco Concor Supercorsa is the model chosen, which takes on a vintage look while put together nicely with black leather, gold lettering and rails. /> /> More in depth, the San Marco Bicycle Film Festival 10th Anniversary saddle features gold “BFF” logo and “10″ stamped at the back, plus San Marco in gold on the side. If you are interested in purchasing the seat, you can do so at a BFF event, or online at the official San Marco website.

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