Archives: Bicycle

Basic ProBuild Your Own

DUDE!! These are rad!

Head over to R.E.Load Bags and check out all three models of shop aprons!

BADGOOD

So… like, this isn’t the coolest thing to capture but it did lend the opportunity to apply what I’ve learned so far with photography utilizing film… kind of like a pop quiz if you will.

As I’ve gotten more comfortable with the camera I’m using I’ve equally become more care free when I go to shoot. I don’t notice where my shutter speed or aperture are set as much (Editors Note: I still pay attention where it’s set, but don’t go to meter it for every shot if I’m in the same environment). The first photo was taken in the care free zone I was in when I saw this super condensation filled building air conditioner vent, “Oh this is dark gloomy and odd”. After taking the first shot I thought… “I have no clue what my meter was on this… lets pay attention and apply some knowledge”. 

I slowed my shutter speed, kept the same aperture, zoomed in, focused, and snap! Although I have no clue how it turned out I had that feeling like… “this is going to turn out rad”. Now… I have had that feeling in the past and the photo turned out horrible, but now I had a bit more education and could better predict the outcome.

So there you go… keep pushing, educating yourself, stay consistent/progressive until you’re personally satisfied with the outcome!

I hope you’ll go check out FOLLY x FILM that further shows my film photography progression! Cheers!

RIDE x CREATE

BAM!

Red Hook Crit 7 Brooklyn 2014 from crihs on Vimeo.

This made my palms sweaty.

Go to NoLifeLikeThisLife and check out more about Red Hook Crit 7 and all who supported!

RIDE x CREATE

Photo by someone rad… not me

#PROTECTOROFTHEGNAR

Breadwinner B-Road and the Outback from Breadwinner Cycles on Vimeo.

This is just one more reason why I love Breadwinner and everything they do. Solid fellas!! Cheers to good bicycles and great rides.

Go to Breadwinner Cycles and check out all about their greatness. Jah blessed!!

For the ladies! Cadence… never not nailing it!

Go to Cadence and check out the Women’s Club Flow Kit

FWDSET: Forever Forward from Forward Set on Vimeo.

Fine example of working hard and enjoying life. Very inspiring.

Go to FWDSET and check out what they are all about.

Matt Blease for Tokyo Fixed. Go check out more of Matt’s radness!

Forged Rubber: 70 Years in the Making from Chrome Industries on Vimeo.

This is BAD. ASS!!

“INTRODUCING THE BEST CITY SNEAKER IN THE WORLD

Urban Mobility Gear Maker, Chrome Industries, Turns Modern Manufacturing Upside Down With New Individually Crafted Forged Rubber Sneakers

San Francisco, CA — Chrome Industries, the San Francisco-based company originally known for its messenger bag with its iconic seatbelt buckle and renowned for crafting “bombproof gear for living and riding the city,” today unveils ‘The Best City Sneaker In The World’ with its Forged Rubber line of footwear.

Chrome turns modern manufacturing upside down by resurrecting 70-year-old Forged Rubber machines originally used to make army boots in Europe.  Discovered in eastern Slovakia, an area of the world known for its demanding city landscapes, these Forged Rubber machines were refurbished and adapted to make Chrome shoes that embody the brand’s spirit of making thoughtful, highly durable products.  Each Forged Rubber sneaker is individually made by hand using heated pressure and the outsole is fused directly onto the upper to ensure no separation. The result is that no undesirable cement is used and Chrome shoe lasts under the most demanding conditions.  A reflective heel and an odor resistant technology are also integrated for daily city survival.

“Chrome isn’t re-inventing the wheel with our new Forged Rubber process,” states Ben McCosh, Chrome’s Product Director.. “We are challenging the industry by using the best processes available to make durable city sneakers that last beyond one season. It’s a back-to-basics concept that most manufacturers simply overlook today due to the time, effort, and resources required to make durable sneakers.  This is the Chrome way.”

Chrome’s Forged Rubber shoes are crafted from the bottom up.   Its foundation – the rubber sole – is harvested from local rubber tree farms in Thailand and molded just 3-5 days after leaving the tree.  From there, the materials are quickly assembled, and the canvas upper is pressure fused with the rubber at 300 degrees Fahrenheit to create shoes that look like sneakers, but are constructed with the durability of army boots.

With this introduction, Chrome continues to demonstrate its leadership in the rapidly growing urban mobility category that caters to city commuters and urban adventurers.

Chrome’s Forged Rubber Mobile Factory Tour brings making back to the people.

Chrome celebrates the craftsmanship behind their urban sneaker debut with its Forged Rubber Mobile Factory Tour, where one of the refurbished 70-year-old Slovakian Forged Rubber machines will travel to Chrome’s HUB stores in five cities, allowing more people to experience the hand-made manufacturing process in-person.”

Where to see the Forged Rubber Mobile Factory Tour

Chrome HUB’s

•San Francisco – 6/20 – 6/21- 962 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

•New York City – 7/1 – 7/2 – 238 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

•Chicago – 7/11 – 7/12 – 1529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

•Seattle – 7/18 – 7/19 – 1117 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

•Portland – 7/25 – 7/26 – 425 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Go to Chrome Industries and peep these for yourself as well as their Look Book for more rad info! I can’t wait to get my hands on a pair!!