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by ak
bikes
my new bicycle: no breaks, no coasting and no slack
just bought this beauty from a friend, and was very psyched about it. I saw a picture and fell in love with the custom setup and the unexpected colors. only problem was when it arrived, retarded me, noticed that there were no breaks on the bike. turns out this a “fixed gear bike” which means there are no breaks, no coasting and no slack. in order to dodge a taxi the rider must simply 1- lean forward, 2-lift the bikes tail up, 3-reverse the pedal/gear and lock it with his knee 4-then simply drop the tail down, 4- and skid to a stop. riiiiight! since then i added a puny front break to the disgust and disappointment of my pal but not sure if that will do the trick. if you ever see an idiot doing 50 down broadway screaming, you’ll know who that is. thanx ilya. by dd
can’t find your dream bike? there’s always photoshop
24 hours of photoshop later and you get this. from pipeburn, purveyors of fine cafe racers. by xy
brooks saddles: team-pro classic
this is what i’ll be getting one of these redish brown leather seats for my bike. the only difference is that these are double rail fixtures and mine is an older bike requiring single rail. it will make my dusty old bike exciting again despite the $100-300 price tag. one issue is it once you have this seat you best be prepared to chain it down as the saddle will be gone before the bike will be. by dd
Broncks Black: by bowery lane bicycles
local, organic and grassfed, bowery lane bikes hand make in NY. heres a bit about the bike: “we conceive, build and finish these bikes for unsurpassed quality, sustainability and style. we use only american steel for our frames, which are forged in a factory that derives 30% of its power from solar panels. the facility is located within new york city limits, which means employees can commute via bicycle or public transport. in short, we produce these bikes conscious of our impact on the country, the environment and the local community.” well done, unfortunately im in the market just for a brooks leather saddle for my english 3 speed bike, but just in case you fancy that. by dd
vans shoes and brooks bike seats
last november vans approached renowned bike saddle maker brooks to collaborate on a vault project. the result is a pair of leather era lx sneakers (limited to 2000) and a brooks team pro saddle (limited to 500), both of which feature an embossed graphic designed by the vans team. only available in vans flagship stores and selected brooks dealers. by xy
mini 1967 lambretta fully loaded with jean shrimpton
lovely. duke, see if you can find this one shrimpton included… used ; ) by dd
they don’t make ‘em like they used to. while metal rusts and muscle weakens, the junk yard is not always the fate for our auto motive history. this killer art-deco motorcycle was locked in a crate after its production and stayed there for over seven decades. in 2005, that crate was cracked to expose this automotive work of art, the 1934 BMW R7 motorbike by bn
scott pommier
ok, how cool is this guy standing on his beast?
love, love, love scott pommier’s riders’ pics, so great! by pp.
MATTE BLACK DEATH MACHINE
summer dreams. if there is one material possession i accrue this year, god i hope it’s this bmw r60 matte black death machine in time for summer. by cm
if i was…
if i was a chick, i would wear this outfit and if i was an outlaw, i would ride this moto! by pp.
ok we just died and went to heaven… in copenhagen: Harley Davidson Sportster
standard frame ( raked )
rearshocks
WM handlebar, tarozzi footpegs, 19″ firestone deluxe fronttyre
WM seat and seatcowl
front fork
16″ firestone deluxe reartyre
custom motorcycles copenhagen is featuring a harley davidson sportster: club black #02 featuring standard frame ( raked ), engine, swingarm, rearshocks, front fork, wheels. 16″ firestone deluxe reartyre, 19″ firestone deluxe fronttyre. WM seat and seatcowl, WM tank, WM handlebar. tarozzi footpegs. WM exhaust. WM custom paint. available at wrench monkees but not for sale but as always everything is negotiable. what a gift this would make! by dd+pp’
