Parlees at Fairwheel Bikes
Found over at the Fairwheel Bikes blog.
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Taylor Stitch
This is my new favorite shirt from Taylor Stitch. When the order arrived, I could hardly wait to open the box and give it a try. Each time I pick up a Taylor Stitch shirt, I am happily aware of the fact that it will fit perfectly and that the quality will be top notch. And today, there is a revamp of the website, and the addition of a women’s line. It only gets better and better.
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House Industries
This is my favorite photo from the House Industries project involving Richard Sachs. In my opinion, the best design uses simple and clean strategies to produce an elegant outcome. House Industries has done just that in this rebranding effort. Best of all, the frames are still completely Richard Sachs. A very handsome project indeed.
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Rapha Autumn/Winter 2013: City
Rapha has just gone live with their Autumn/Winter 2013: City lookbook. The photography is excellent, and the product looks great. Rapha continues to impress with each new collection. Have a look, and let me know what interests you.
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It’s Friday; Sign a Petition to Make Your Weekend Riding More Enjoyable
I came across this petition, and having ridden up to Mount Wilson just a few weeks back, I am in full agreement with its intended purpose: stop CalTrans from using chip seal on highways reugularly ridden by bicyclists. Highway 2 from La Cañada Flintridge to Wrightwood has been coated with a layer of chip seal, and it has turned the descent into a harrowing experience. It is also unpleasant on the climb, and I question the wisdom of using chip seal on recreational highways. If you agree, head over to the petition, and sign your name on the dotted line.
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K-Edge Mount
While at Interbike, I was fortunate enough to meet Joe Savola of K-Edge. It is not often the co-founder of a company will take time to walk you through the product line, but Joe did just that. He easily spent the better part of half an hour showing me each and every mount K-Edge has developed in the company’s short history. K-Edge was officially founded in May of 2009 when they launched the product that would define a segment within the cycling industry: the K-Edge Chain Catcher. It instantly became a necessity amongst the pros, and quickly carried over to the consumer market. A small, but incredibly disabling problem had been solved with a relatively simple device. From that point on, the company developed a solid product line comprised of computer mounts, GoPro mounts, and the chain catchers. At the show, Joe gave me a sample of the Garmin computer mount shown above. The mount is made in Boise, Idaho, and is machined from billet aluminum. It has an advanced injection molded Garmin interface that gives a solid and audible click when mounting the computer. The mount is attached to the bars with a simple clamp mechanism. The screws on the clamp are to be torqued to 2 N-m. Once set, this mount does not move. I’ve already had the chance to put several hundred miles on it, and no matter how bumpy the road, the mount keeps your Garmin solidly in place. The edges of the clamp are chamfered to prevent any damage to even the most precious carbon fiber handlebars. It weighs a mere 32 grams, and comes in anodized black, red, or gunmetal. And, because of the high quality, every product manufactured by K-Edge is guaranteed for a lifetime. There are other companies making mounts, but I am sticking to those manufactured by K-Edge.
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CicLAvia 10.06.13
CicLAvia is taking place this Sunday, the 6th of October. This edition takes us back to the original route in Downtown Los Angeles. In addition to the ride, there are sponsored events along the course such as Lines + Lanes in Grand Park. This event promises fun for everyone including the Mobile Mural Lab and a test drive zone featuring trikes, pogo sticks and scooters. As always, I am looking forward to the day, and I suggest everyone ready their bicycles for the event.
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Fix It Sticks
While at Interbike, I had a chance meeting with Brian from Fix it Sticks. I had followed the Kickstarter project from early on, and was quite happy to see it get funded. Now Brian is well on his way to coming out with a full line of Fix It Sticks for all us cyclists and tinkerers. I picked up a sample while at the show, and I can say with all certainty that this is the tool to carry when riding. It is simple, works very well, and is incredibly compact. The multi tool comes in a recycled inner tube carrying case, and can fit in any jersey pocket. Because of the way the tool fits together, torque is not a problem when trying to budge even the most stubborn bolt. This is an ingenious design, and I look forward to seeing the upcoming iterations of Fix It Sticks.
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Moots Vamoots DR
The Moots Vamoots DR is one of the prettiest bicycles I saw at Interbike. It makes me want to call Moots, place an order, and go up to the factory for a tour. The Vamoots DR with S & S couplers would be the perfect bicycle for all my travels. One can dream!
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Pedersen Japan
This morning I came across Vanguard Designs in Niseko, Japan. They are a bicycle design studio crafting new bicycles as well as restoring old ones. The website is wonderful to look through, with many beautiful creations to ogle. The Pedersen Japan seen above is such an interesting looking bicycle; it’s based on a scaled down version of the original 1893 Danish designed Pedersen Bike. Another favorite is the super clean Raleigh Record Ace. This is a 2012 frame built with a mix of Nitto, Shimano, and Sugino. There are so many bicycles to look at on the site that I recommend giving yourself plenty of time.
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