I Love My Bike, Do You Love Yours?

In lieu of finding a "Love Your Bike" flyer, here's a picture of my commuter. Even though I own a car, I still ride about 90% of the year. Now, I'm not asking for an award nor do I covet some braving-it medal nor do I even deserve a bro-down high five. However, I would love to meet more who ride for the sheer enjoyment of riding. This Thursday, our local Bike Federation is hosting a "Love Your Bike" event, more info here. A couple of us lowly bike geeks are going to be in attendance with bikes in hand (or in foot...I don't know), it would be great to see some of you there!

On the topic of commuters...I've been riding a 3 speed for a couple of years now. I even rode one as a messenger. Now, having the option of a super low gear was quite essential on those super nasty snowy days, like the one that is happening outside my window! To top it off, no drlrs to clean or even jam up. We have just stocked the new version of the Sturmey Archer AW. So if you're thinking of a new build in the future, hope you consider the 3 speed route. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it may just be yours.

In other news, we have a large shipment of Demoltion/Volume stuff coming in. So keep an eye out for those items!

PS Custom front rack from my friend Rack Lady. She used to build racks for Velo Orange. FYI.

I love these.

Today I get to work and there in my "inbox" is this link to Tom Haney's website. Tom is a Atlanta artist who makes these kinetic boxes that are unbelievable. The detail and mechanisms sucked me right in. The one pictured above called "Tinguel's Dream" is one of my favorites.

Most of us aren't near old enough to remember these boxes that used to be in train stations and amusement parks around the country. Drop in a coin and you get a 15-30 second animated display of scenes of fright, dancing bears or just about anything in between. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure to visit The House on the Rock knows that they have a pretty decent collection of the original train station boxes. If you are ever near Madison, WI; you have to stop by and see them.

Until then I think Tom's website is worth a look.

~Drew

Well, if your family's tried 'em, then you know you've satisfied 'em.

It's still a bit cold up here, but the sun is stickin' around longer each day and hope is returning to the Northern Hemisphere. Prime time riding season is on its way. Snap up tools, cleaners and lubes for your overhaulin' pleasures and get that whip into race shape. My two cents are on pink, green and gold. I dilute the pink with water, 50/50, to make it last longer. I also threw a Rennen ring on the 1x9. I've heard good things and that tooth profile looks like it ought to keep the chain in its place. They are also made in the U.S. of A. and pretty affordable. I'm gunna give some Gore coated shift cables a shot. They feel like a dream so far.

I'm going to check out broadcasted showing of the Prairie Home Companion tonight. Last week they had the David Rawlings Machine on as a musical guest on last week with some of the fellas from Old Crow Medicine Show and they did up some "I Hear Them All" with some "This Land is Your Land" mixed in. It was neat. You've just been song of the weekend. Have a good one out there and make sure you're getting enough ketchup. Ketchup for the good times.

Steve Z

MKE Polo Shafts in Europe

Kevin Walsh friend and fellow polo player is currently traveling in Europe to play polo and show those Europeans how it's done! While he's there he'll be testing out our top rated shafts. He'll also be competing in a tournament in Karlsruhe, Germany called Greif Masters. Here is a great shot he took of Hugo and Pierre talking shop before their morning pick-up games along a Paris canal.

-Matt Hewitt

Fits Fatties Fine

Bigger, sure! We have Michelin City's and Vittoria Randonneur's in 700x40c available now.

Blame it on your teachers, blame it on the weather.

Happy (college) Friday!

Some new stuff. I was unloading our fresh shipment of All-City double straps and viola! they made a running change. I think. Either way, the ones we got in today are noticeably classier. See...I even clearly labeled them for you...

Also for those of you riding the other guys' F.G.F.S frames, we got in some of them Campy style integrated headsets. In silver and black no less. Bam!

And last but not least, we've been sitting on these for a while. I know winter has been going on for a while now but better late than never, huh? They will be listed here shortly. Want a hat? You lose 80% of your heat out yer head, ya know.


Song of the Week. I was going to see him play Tuesday, but then didn't. He'll be around town again soon I hope. I think the drummer's dad lives around here still.

Langhorn Slim - Restless

The End.

Steve Z

Weinmann 40h Rims to EAI Fix/Free Hubs

We finally have use for our stock or 40H rims! Thanks to Euro-Asia Import's new line of in-house track hubs, we now have access to 40H fixed free hubs. We built a set up all ready to go. Swoop em here, and while yer at it, check these bad boys out too. There's only one set of each! If there is more of a demand, we'll build some more.