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IT IS HERE!!!

“I spent a lot of my younger days camping in the woods near home, backpacking in the Appalachian Mountains and learning just what I needed for survival and even comfort. Countless hours spent geeking out about lightweight and ultralight camping equipment, reading blogs and sites. This heavily influenced the way I approach designing frames and even how I tackle a route” – Joshua Bryant

Go to Cycles J Bryant and read all the details on this bad ass NFD and how you can pre-order yours!! So much heart and soul put into this creation!! Such a RAD machine!!!

BEAUTY!!!

New for 2015 the Ritte Ace takes over as the flagship of our road racing lineup. Utilizing the most state-of-the-art construction techniques and materials, the Ace takes power transfer and responsiveness to an even higher level. So you can make your own luck.

• True Monocoque – Unlike most framesets, which are made in three or more separately molded pieces, the Ace is made as one main structure, with no hard joints or seams.
• Positive Molding – The Ace utilizes the most up-to-date molding process with an hard inner mold and bladder system, resulting in higher carbon compaction and more uniform wall density.
• Interchangeable Di2/Mechanical – Now Di2 and mechanical cabling is cleaner-looking and easier to route with specially de- signed inserts.
• 25+ Tire Clearance – The Ace can accept the biggest possible tires that a standard brake caliper can clear. Every brand’s 25s and many 28s can fit.
• T700/T1000 Carbon Layup – the highest possible grade of car- bon that can be practically used on a road frame.
• Grounded Geometry – The Ace uses the same well-tested, much-loved geometry from the Vlaanderen for confident, precise handling and stable descending.
• Sizes Available: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Colors Available: Matte Black, Gloss White, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Dark Red
• Bottom Bracket: PressFit30
• Seatpost: 31.6 Full carbon (included)
• Seat Collar Clamp: 34.9 (Included)
• Front Derailleur: Braze-on

I’m not that great at taking naps (although I really should take up the sport). I had gotten done with all the climb time I needed to do to achieve a personal goal I set for January. Had a few hours of lag time between scheduled events and decided to roll down to a spot I knew would offer up the best environment to catch a few ZZzz’z. With Kammok in tow, I rolled out the door on the FaTRoB.

This is my definition of what a napping environment should look like. I hope it’s not too far off from yours.

OH HAIL YEAH!!

What nailing life looks like. I absolutely love this shot from Marcelo Zaca. That man is one killer street photographer.

Go to Street by Zaca and check out all of his radness.

Love this! Now if only they would make a Members Only jacket… NAILED IT!

Go to Cadence and check out the details of this program. Pretty rad stuff.

Bootlegger Photo Series Kickstarter Outdoor Reel from Boreas Gear, Inc. on Vimeo.

Bootlegger Photo Series Kickstarter Features from Boreas Gear, Inc. on Vimeo.

Boreas Gear staying consistent and progressive. Really dig this Kickstarter project. I hope you do to!

Go check out everything you need to know about the Boreas Bootlegger Photo Series. Enjoy!

This is a must attend if you’re in the area.

RIDE x CREATE

DREAM BIKES!!!

“Argonaut Cycles, Mosiac Bespoke Bicycles and Breadwinner Cycles are proud to announce The 2015 Rouge Roubaix Builder Challenge. Each builder will bring a team of 4 to race in this years Rouge Roubaix. One slot on each Builder Team is up for grabs, and we want you to come ride with us! We are looking for a motivated, experienced racer to join each team. We could not think of a better way to highlight these special bikes than putting them to the test on a 106 mile grueling gravel race. Come ride with us!

Each builder will select one applicant and build them a complete Custom Dream Bike, and fly them down to race the Rouge Roubaix which takes place on Sunday March 15th in St. Francisville Louisiana. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and live in the USA. Applicants must also hold valid USA Cycling license for the category of the Builder Team they select and be able to travel to the race. Submission Deadline is Monday Jan 19th with the winners being announced publicly on Friday Jan 23rd.

John Watson from The Radavist will be on hand documenting the teams, the bikes and the race as well as other media outlets. In addition, Chris King is sending head chef Chris Diminno along to keep racers and media well fed during the weekend.”

Learn more at the Rouge Roubaix Builder Challenge webpage or select your builder below and fill out the application:

Team Mosaic: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YiA_AjBENpxen6BKgrV2A994I4Fbn6qmktqCG1k-8n8/viewform?usp=send_form

Team Breadwinner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K4Oyq5008t8pHrhzBoDzfeCDik13aicO-SKVazFIivg/viewform?usp=send_form

Team Argonaut: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/TeamArgonautRRBC/

YES!!! Right as my shifters started effing up on the FaTRoB!! NEED these in the truest sense.

“Cyclocross component specialist Gevenalle branches out today with the addition of a new shifter specifically designed for the gravel and adventure cycling enthusiast, The GX Shifter. While the current CX shifters have already been utilized for this market, there was an overwhelming request that the system be expanded to include capability for Shimano’s newer 10 speed Dyna-sis and Shadow Plus MTB derailleurs with a cassette capability up to 36T. The GX Shifter is an industry first for those wanting to run integrated shifters on drop bars with these derailleurs.

The GX utilizes a customized version of a Microshift lever set on a new larger mount that is compatible with Shimano’s current 10 speed MTB derailleurs. GX Shifters are also compatible with most, if not all cable braking systems (caliper, cantilever, v-brakes, mini-v, road or MTB disc…) Using a clever alteration to the brake levers to add another brake leverage point, the GX can be set up for both long or short pull to work with any cable fed brake!

The GX shifter also adapts well for the touring cyclist, providing excellent durability and range of gears. All work is done in Portland, from the machining of mounts, anodizing, laser engraving, brake lever machining and assembly of the brake levers with upgraded pivot bushings.

-Compatible with Shimano’s current 10 speed Dyna-sis and Shadow Plus MTB derailleurs.

-GX Shifters are compatible with most if not all cable braking systems.

-Provides both long and short pull brake leverage to work with any cable fed system.

-New aesthetics and cable angle dropped 10 degrees for a sleeker cockpit.

-GX are sold as a complete pair. Left mount and shift lever removable for use in a 1X set up.

-Gevenalle Crash Warranty: No Questions asked, Rebuild/Replace as needed for $34 a unit including shipping in USA.

-GX shift levers not backwards compatible with CX mounts due to larger size.

Go to Gevenalle and check these beauties out! For only $219 a pair it’s a no brainer purchase for you gravel grinding hooligans.

I’ve been having a blast exploring my local area the last few weekends with no goal of miles ridden or hills climbed; just amped on finding the unfound. I did just that and captured it with this little guy.

These are a few of my favorite random things seen. Go to FOLLY x FILM to check out the dozens more.