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Yup… I’m drooling over these road riding beauties. One day… I will ride these wild rides into the sun.

2016 Guidebook Info:

Speedvagen is proud to present the 2016 Road Guide Book highlighting our new road models and unveiling the 2016 color options. ​For over 15 years, The Vanilla Workshop has manufactured purpose driven race machines for customers looking for a bike that is different than anything else on the market. All frames are designed, built, and painted in house in Portland, Oregon. Working directly with every customer allows The Vanilla Workshop to fine tune each frame, stripping away what is not needed and re-imagining what is left. Wait time for a Speedvagen is as little as 8 weeks depending on custom options. Every 2016 Road Dis​c​ model features our reengineered Berzerker dropouts, designed specifically to mount the disc caliper on the underside of the seat stay. This unique mounting not only looks cleaner​ and is super light,​ but also transmits braking stress into the ​frame and away from the dropout itself​. Rim brake options are still available as well. The devil is in the details, using stainless steel in high wear areas or the custom tubing shaped by hand for each customer based on fit.

All 2016 Road frames come in several paint and graphic schemes ensuring your bike looks as good as it rides. Our 3D “Ghost” graphic as well as the new “HollaText” and “Surprise Me!” schemes will ​be very popular this year, in addition to several new colors. As with everything else, our paint is designed and executed in house allowing full control over ​the process and equally important, the ability to push limits. In addition to stock features, custom upgrades are available including carbon seat tubes, ​full Di2 battery integration, and ​color integration on components .

Dedication to detail means limited availability, under 200 custom bikes will be produced in 2016, which, with a crew of 11 full timers, means that each bike is getting a ton of attention from fabrication, fitting, design and a very professional customer service experience. Learn more about 2016 Speedvagen offerings here.

Stock Frameset (frame / fork / seatpost assembly) MSRP:  From $3,450

Custom Frameset (frame / fork / seatpost assembly) MSRP: From $4,650

Go check out the Speedvagen lookbook and all the customization goodies therein.

RIDE x CREATE

Streets of Chrome: Damian Riehl from Chrome Industries on Vimeo.

Always fun and inspiring to dive into a little Damian action.

Here’s a few of Damian’s shots I’m in love with from the Chrome Blog. Go check that out for sure!

Solid three-way collaboration. Diggin’ it.

“In the SILCA booth for NAHBS 2016 we will highlight the skill and creativity that goes in to creating functional art.  As a kickoff to the show we have collaborated with Dustin Klein and YANCO to create a tool wrap to showcase the live painting that will go on by DKlein himself in the SILCA booth at NAHBS. Joshua Portner, president of SILCA says, “Our vision has long been the creation of ‘Functional Art’ so It is so amazing to be able to partner with these two amazing artists and watch as every single detail of this project was created from scratch from the hand drawing of the art, to the custom printing of the canvas, to the hand sewing of each individual piece.”

Dustin Klein is the creative force behind many cycling related art projects, as well as the Cadence Collection. In Dustin’s words, “Having the opportunity to work with such a legendary brand as SILCA has been a surreal experience. Josh’s support of creatives has been very impressive. I look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts at NAHBS this year as we have some new hand painted projects that will be unveiled at the show.”

I gotta say… I’m impressed! Just received these yesterday and after a first look I’m really liking the design and function of the Knog Blinder Mob Four Eyes.

I’ve yet to ride with these, which will change as soon as the weekend hits, but will report back next week with that review. Until then here are a couple shots to oogle over.

POOTIE DONE DID IT AGAIN!!! In love with this kit!!! Good job State Bicycle Co!!!

Mullholland Drive from The Sleepers on Vimeo.

Anything directed by Andy Ellis will prove to be intense and impressive. Love this.

RIDE x CREATE

I can’t tell you how elated I am that Armand Margjeka and Kyle Campbell took the very needed step to open a cycling cafe in Woodlawn (Birmingham), Alabama. Absolutely beautiful place with a great vibe that will grow the cycling culture across the entire state in my opinion. They brew Madcap Coffee and carry some VERY rad homegrown cycling company goods from around the world; to include Strawfoot and Search and State. I could almost guarantee they’d love some Ringtail goods, but I don’t want to speak on their behalf.

So… I’ve ridden with and watch Kyle Campbell dominate around the state in several different races. He’s a super strong rider to say the least. I asked him how cycling was going lately. Kyle’s response (and I’m paraphrasing) “What cycling? My focus is making this place successful”. Then the thought hit me… homegrown is hard and will suck some life out of you. Please don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a negative statement at all; just me realizing that some of the dreams/projects I have in the back of my mind will take a level of sacrifice I should be prepared for.

With that said, Woodlawn Cycle Cafe is bad ass!! I’m in love with it. If you’re in the general area you should make the trip, go for a ride, and follow up with some food/caffeinated beverage at WCC. I promise you won’t be disappointed you did. 

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! Absolutely in LOVE with this creation from State Bicycle Co. and Dustin Klein. So simple, clean, and just plain good!!!

“Rigid mountain bike equipped with premiere components: WTB, Rockshox SRAM, Avid, Truvative & custom design by DKLEIN. Want to ride geared? Rigged with additional cable guide hardware for easy conversion.”

Go to State Bicycle Co. to check out more details on this beauty. 

YOWZA!!!

Firefly Bicycles and Tenspeed Hero done did it!!! Super rad collaboration!!!

Go check out more at Firefly and/or TSH.

2 Fat 2 Furious: A Fat Bike Freeride Film from Rocky Mountain Bicycles on Vimeo.

Yup… this just woke me up from a mid afternoon daze. Killer.