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Mike Giant for Cinelli

Mettie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:18:24 +0000

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!

Mettie — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:02:21 +0000

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.

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Monkey Likes Shiny U-lock socket

Mettie — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:58:50 +0000

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

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Death Spray Custom: Bucky Bars

Mettie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0000

According to the guys at DSC, “these Nitto B123 bars… are a homage to architect, visionary and icosahedron botherer, Buckminster Fuller.”

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RIP Phil Wood

Mettie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:02 +0000

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.

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Three Dee

Mettie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:03:36 +0000

I think this would make an awesome t-shirt design.

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LD:Labs aluminum aero framesets preview

Mettie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:52:05 +0000

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

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PAUL crank improvements

Mettie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:34:52 +0000

New updated design. Although the card suit chainring cutouts aren’t my stee lo, they’re still pretty cool.

More here.

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Behind the scenes at Brooks

Mettie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:43:06 +0000

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.

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Dildo bar

Mettie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:08:11 +0000

Why anyone would want to ride one of these Metallico acrylic fibre straight bars I don’t know. Thankfully the disclaimer warns against “intense trick riding”. Imagine the splinters.

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