Yearly Archives: 2016

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“Brooks England announces the release of the latest addition to the expanding Cambium range. The Carbon “C13” aimed toward high end road bike users. Cambium saddles are made from a vulcanised natural rubber top that follows the movements of the rider for responsive control and all-day comfort. Suspended over a one-piece braided carbon frame, the C13 is light and strong for today’s performance cyclist.

The C13 utilities the same vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton top of the Cambium line, yet weighs 150g less than the popular C15 model.  This is accomplished through a continuous carbon rail that eliminates performance-resistant contact points and saves weight. The continuous rail is riveted to a Cambium top of vulcanized rubber and organic cotton for a monochromatic construction offering considerable strength and flexible performance characteristics. Finished with aluminium rivets in all black, tested by over 100 riders, including cycling icon David Millar who rode his C13 over the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges any racing saddle might face.”

More than amped on this beautiful saddle from Brooks England. Brooks has been around for many moons and has maintained a VERY classic look all around. The C13 is no exception. With its progressive design that brings in all levels of cyclist, Brooks has really nailed the C13 into the memory banks and pocket books of those in need of a sleek, light, highly stylish saddle.

Go to Brooks and check out the Cambium C13 for yourself. Until then here’s a video to get you further amped on this beautiful creation.

It’s always fun to read about rad builds. This one specifically is fun to look at since I got to go explore and shoot with Matt as he very comfortably handled this two wheeled machine as if it was an extension of his own body.

Go to Wheel Talk Fixed to read a little back story on Matt’s Affinity Lo Pro as well as a few more shots.

Love the vibe. Love the blue fade. Love these two companies.

“The Stinner x Black Sheep Collaboration kit–is a celebration of the ultimate example of freedom for us – the surf. Deep navy blues provide the foundation for a vibrant ocean-inspired teal fade. Much like sunsets and sunrises over the coastline, the colours tell a different story from different angles and in different light. The Stinner x Black Sheep Collaboration kit is our chance to express ourselves and who we are. We welcome you to join this ride with us.”

Go to Black Sheep and check out more details on this sweet kit.

Dead Fucking Last from God & Famous on Vimeo.

Love the mental game this pushes.

“You’re Dead. Learn From This And Push On. It’s Not Always About The Outcome But The Journey That Got You There. And The Things That Don’t Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger. Eating A Loss Makes Winning Taste That Much Better. This Is Dedicated To The Off Days. Dead Fucking Last.”

Go to God & Famous and check out more on this collaboration with Aventon. Pumped to see Moe out their killing it!

A traditional Randonneur designed by Velo Cult and built by master frame builder Mark Nobilette, this Velo Cult custom is designed with classic styling and all the performance of a lightweight modern steel frame. This frame is designed for 650b x 42mm tires, specifically the Grand Bois Hetre tire. This frame comfortably fits 42mm tires and fenders with integrated fender mounts throughout. The base model already has tons of special features and many more options like a demountable frame or internally integrated lighting systems. This is a fully custom handmade frame. We will measure you for a perfect fitting custom frame and even help you build it up. Turnaround time is usually around 4 months but varies depending on Mark Nobilette’s current schedule. Email us for for more info or to put down a deposit for your new frame!

AND IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGH…

Velo Cult teamed up with Mosaic Cycles in Boulder, CO to offer their full line up of custom made steel and titanium frames. With Velo Cult stylings, these frames will be fully custom and tailored to fit you perfectly. Email us for more info or to put down a deposit for your new frame!

Head over to Velo Cult to check out more info on these beauties. Love this!

OH MY HOTNESS!!! This is it. This is the bicycle I want buried with me when I die. Everything I love and nothing I don’t. Great work Andrew!!

What’s that…? Yer drooling too?! Well you can win this frame AND grab a bad ass Team Supporter Kit / T-Shirt that will give you several raffle tickets to win it.

INFO TIME:

The Team:

LOW// is making its debut into USAC racing within the Northern California Nevada Cycling Association series. LOW// Factory Racing is an eclectic group of athletes contrived from local industry leaders such as Strava and Rapha Racing as well as originals who have been with us since the beginning. Sponsors and team roster to be announced soon.

The Kit:

We have opened up pre-orders for our #LOWFACTORYRACING team supporter cycling kits. All proceeds will go to aiding our 2016 road team in having an inaugural year full of stoke and podiums. These kits are designed in San Francisco and produced by the homies at Castelli Cycling. The order deadline is January 30th 2015.

The Raffle:

To aid in the fund raising efforts for a successful and competitive season, LOW// will be raffling off a 2016 MKi Road frame. This is a $2450.00 value. The winner will have the incredible opportunity to have this frame built in their given size. To enter the raffle, people will purchase a team supporter jersey, bibs or Factory Racing t-shirt. Raffle ticket allotment is as follows:

Team Supporter Jersey – $115.00 = 5 Tickets

Team Supporter Bibs – $180.00 = 5 Tickets

Full Supporter Kit – $295.00 = 11 Tickets – 1 point bonus for purchasing full kit.

LOW// Factory Racing T-Shirt – $30 = 1 Ticket

The winner will be announced via social media February 27th at NAHBS 2016 in Sacramento, California.

Go to LOW// and check out more info on this raffle and pick up your tickets. I hope you’re as pumped as I am.

DOODE. YES!! It’s that time of year again to start thinking about dominating The Great Divide or Pacific Coast with Blackburn as they start looking for folks to participate in the 2016 Ranger program.

Each year this comes up I go to instant daydream land imagining what it would be like to really get out there and experience what most, like me, can only image. Although I’ve been on plenty of exploration sessions in my day… nothing will top traveling across the coast or divide in this fashion.

“SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif, (January 6, 2016) – Continuing in the spirit of adventure, Blackburn announces its fourth installation in its ‘Out There’ Ranger program, opening up applications to all cyclists.

Blackburn will be recruiting 6 new brand ambassadors for 2016. Nicknamed ‘Rangers,’ these ambassadors will be the ultimate testers of Blackburn products, while supporting and promoting the core culture that Blackburn thoroughly believes and embodies. The program will continue to feature two of the most iconic cycling routes, the people who ride them, and the uncommon adventures they have along the way. The Pacific Coast Highway and the Great Divide Route will continue to serve as the pages that the Blackburn ambassadors will write their adventures upon.

‘We know that there is a great story around every corner once you are on your bike, and we want to be a part of that again,’ said Robin Sansom, Blackburn brand manager. ‘Enabling adventure through design and innovation was the reason that Jim Blackburn started the company 40 years ago.'”

Head to Blackburn Design and check out more on how to apply to be a Ranger as well as info on the routes.

Pretty dope new pack from Chari & Co. It comes equipped with a hidden zip pocket on bottom of bag to stowaway your basketball and/or to be used as a rain cover.

Go to Chari & Co. and check out their new “Ball Sack Backpack”. Looks fun.