Given that the gear ratio is a fairly frequent conversation point among bike geeks (and the source of bragging rights among fixed gear riders) it’s pretty helpful having this Blue Lug reference at hand. Although wearing it in your pocket might send out the wrong message in certain parts of Cape Town…
Via FGL
Luxury sportswear brand Moncler teamed up with menswear designer Thom Browne for the Moncler Gamme Bleu SS2011 collection. The theme of the collection was “Tour de France”, with models wearing bicycle print leggings and cycling-inspired flourishes such as gloves and caps. As with most “cycling themed” fashion, the clothes aren’t exactly suited for cycling in. But I liked the fact that the show was held in Milan’s famous Velodromo Vigorelli. Nice bit of history, right there!
Thanks for the heads up, Kate!
If you co-ordinate your outfit to match your bike, you’ll LOVE this. Vans Vault have collaborated Brooks Saddles to produce a reworked Era and matching saddle. The Era is constructed from soft black premium leather, with embossed graphics on the tongue (to match the saddle) and a dark brown leather heel tab.
Via HS
Hello hello, what’s this then? A possible collab between Macaframa and Nike, or a NikeiD fantasy? Regardless, they look ILL!
Spotted at Colby Elrick’s Twitter feed.
Chari & Co NYC have teamed up with Minority Works to create a pair of sunglasses is the classic colours of the Merckx 7-Eleven team bikes. They look totally badass!
Here’s the lowdown from Chari & Co:
“We went with the color way and theme of the great 7-Eleven team that rode Merckx bikes and represented everything awesome and exciting about cycle racing. The 7-Eleven team has an unusual cult following here in the United States but everyone can appreciate the history of the team and of course the legacy of Eddy Merckx. The glasses are made by Minority Works and are available with two lense colors, black and clear.”
Even Obama’s got a pair!
Via Tracko
With the FIFA World Cup less than a week away, bikes have taken a back seat to soccer in Cape Town. Thankfully, LA-based KNICE clothing have come up with a winning combination.
To co-incide with the World Cup, they’ve teamed up with Tobie at Fittees to produce a t-shirt that’ll be printed, produced and sold exclusively in South Africa. Pretty cool, right? Rumour has it there’ll also be a launch event as well… We’ll keep you posted.
San Francisco-based label Cadence has some really great pieces in its new Summer collection. I’m particularly feeling the 5-panel cap!
Check out the full collection here.
Merckx kills it, on and off the bike.
Zoetemelk let down by a disappointing shoe choice.
Featuring a histrogram-influenced splash of colour, the new MASHSF team kit rivals Rapha‘s in the looks department. The kit includes arm warmers, a sleeveless and sleeved jersey and bib shorts. And for those people not based in the states, MASH have added international shipping to the site.
Hypebeast reports that Vans will be teaming up with skate/lifestyle brand Supreme to release two new styles for SS10. Both shoe designs will feature a custom bleached denim upper and the Sk8-Hi Mid will feature suede details. While these aren’t cycling-specific, they’re worth checking out.
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