CicLAvia Fundraiser
This event looks like a lot of fun, and more importantly it benefits CicLAvia. Here is the link to buy tickets.
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Garmin Edge 800
I’m beginning to formulate thoughts on the Garmin Edge 800. I’ve now had the computer a few weeks, and I must say I’m impressed. It is definitely more than I need, probably more than most people need. That said, the wealth of information it can display is great fun. I confess that I find myself looking down at the unit more often than I should, but in my defense, it is a new toy. So far I’ve been fixating on the elevation and grade features. For some odd reason, I find knowing what grade the climb is, fascinating. It’s using the GPS to calculate this number, which means it updates the reading often. I haven’t been able to figure out the actual intervals, but it’s often. I’m still trying to learn all the features, and will follow up with a more detailed review in the future.
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Chrome Sherman
Chrome have released a new bag called the Sherman. This bag is intended for the club racer, who needs to haul around an extra wheelset, shoes, tools, etc. It almost acts as a tool chest of sorts, and can hang in an open position to gain access to all of it’s pockets. I have to say it looks quite cool, and I wouldn’t mind giving it a try. I like the placement of Cog Magazine in one of the compartments.
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Cielo Cyclocross
There has been a lot of coverage of the NAHBS, with many photos on many different blogs. Of all I’ve seen so far, this photo by Prolly of the Cielo Cyclocross bike is my favorite. It is rare a bike makes me want to go riding the way this one does. I hope that when it is released, they offer this same paint scheme and build. It is perfect all the way round.
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Gregg’s Cycles
Here is a shop in Washington that looks amazing. It is called Gregg’s Cycles, and is located in Bellevue, Washington. It looks as if a trip to Bellevue may be in order. Here is a short description from Architectural Record.
Weinstein A|U designed the new 12,000 sqf building for Gregg’s Cycles to be a pure neutral container that highlights the bicycle. It was conceived as an elevated steel box that is supported structurally and programmatically by a CMU perimeter zone.
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Fair Wheel Gallery
Fair Wheel Bikes is opening a gallery in Portland. This will allow everyone in the area to see some of the incredible bikes showcased at Interbike and beyond. Following is text from their website.
At Interbike last year we loosely tossed around the idea of a permanent gallery devoted to bicycles and components. That conversation, which at the time seemed to be just a bit of day dreaming, has now turned into an actual reality for us. We are proud to announce that March 4th and 5th we’ll host the grand opening of Het Fair Wheel Podium in Portland Oregon. A permanent gallery dedicated to innovation and art in cycling. The gallery located at 600 NW Naito Parkway will be home to the custom project bikes that we create in house as well as a place to showcase work by custom frame builders and manufacturers who want to think outside the box and create things that are a bit different. It will also be a place for us to exhibit a lot of the high end components that are rare enough in the U.S. that most people never get a chance to see and touch them in the flesh.
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KISH
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Mission Workshop
Mission Workshop is carrying Aether apparel in their San Francisco location. Following is an excerpt from the Mission Workshop site.
Aether utilizes technologically advanced fabrics in more sophisticated forms, the Aether apparel collection offers sportswear for the outdoor enthusiast who wants function without sacrificing modern design and aesthetics.
Aether was created because Palmer West and Jonah Smith felt there was a gap in the market. As outdoor sport enthusiasts, they found their shopping options were often limited when looking for new gear. They could opt for the obvious performance-driven clothing lines, thus sacrificing design and style, or shop the more aesthetically pleasing lines and sacrifice performance. Being in their mid-thirties, they are no longer comfortable with the youth-oriented brands that made them look like teenagers on the ski slopes. To West and Smith, design and function should be equally weighted.
Mission Workshop San Francisco is proud to carry a selection of their jacket shells.
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Rapha + Paul Smith
Rapha + Paul Smith SS11 from RAPHA on Vimeo.
Here is the video for the new Rapha + Paul Smith collection.
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Rapha + Paul Smith
I admit it. I have a thing for Rapha. Everything they make is top notch, and I’d be happy wearing any of it. I already own more Rapha than I care to admit, but I must say, upon seeing the latest offerings, I need more. Paul Smith is another marque I like very much, so this latest collaboration is a perfect fit for me. There are polos, hoodies, city shirts, and much more. I look forward to seeing the collection when it arrives.
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