Mike Giant for Cinelli
DSC may be the custom component kings, but I gotta say: Mike Giant has done an amazing job on these Cinelli Ram2s.
Spotted at Prolly‘s
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Nice rack!
An old-fashioned wicker basket is cool if that’s your thing. But if you’re after something a bit more urbane, then Bike Porter integrated handlebar and basket is likely to be right up your strasse.
The first product from Copenhagen Parts, Bike Porter is constructed from lightweight and robust alloy tubing, and installs just like any normal handlebar using A-head stem.
Find out more here.
Monkey Likes Shiny U-lock socket
We’ve seen U-locks used as a deadly weapon, but this add-on is a little more practical.
The Monkey Likes Shiny U-lock tool slots onto the end of your U-lock, saving you the hassle of carrying a 15mm hex spanner.
Other cool things about it:
- Designed for deep drop outs
- weighs 20g lighter then a 15mm Craftsman wrench
- 100% USA made by a very recognised machine shop
- Chrome tools are chromed by one of the most most recognised names in chroming (Harley is their other customer)
- Broached Hex for the perfect socket fit on the axle nuts
- The production pieces will be die stamped (like a coin) with an everlasting imprint of the “15mm”.
- Patent Pending
- OnGuard Bulldog locks replaces one yellow cap
- Fits Evo and Gray Kryptonite locks
Death Spray Custom: Bucky Bars
According to the guys at DSC, “these Nitto B123 bars… are a homage to architect, visionary and icosahedron botherer, Buckminster Fuller.”
RIP Phil Wood
Phil Wood, the man responsible for sealed hubs and bottom brackets, died today on his farm in Baxter, Iowa. He was 84.
Full details here.
LD:Labs aluminum aero framesets preview
We just got word of Livery Design Gruppe’s new aero framesets. And wow, they’re looking pretty good!
Frame Highlights
Track Geometry/Easton EC90 Full Carbon Aero Fork/Aero Triple-Butted Tubing/Torsionally Stiff Front Triangle/Smooth Weld Construction/CNC’d Stainless Steel dropouts
Material Highlights
Aircraft Grade 7005 Aluminum/Painted finishes come standard with 3+ layers of clear coat/Full polish preparation prior to scratch resistant Anodized Coating
PAUL crank improvements
New updated design. Although the card suit chainring cutouts aren’t my stee lo, they’re still pretty cool.
More here.
Behind the scenes at Brooks
Brooks saddles haven’t really caught on here yet, but they’re pretty popular in Europe and the States.
Wired Gadget Labs recently paid a visit to the Brooks factory in Smethwick, England, providing an interesting insight into the saddle-making process.
See the rest of the tour here.
