Archive for January, 2010

Monarch American Bicycle

Friday, January 29th, 2010

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Coming up to the auction block at Cowan’s on February 20, 2010. Lot #457.

Columbia Model 65 chainless bicycle, with aluminum label dating it to 1900. A male chainless pneumatic safety made by the American Bicycle Company, successors to Monarch Company. With original hard leather saddle seat and white-wall balloon tires; dia. 27 in. Also includes a 1897 oil lamp by Aladdin Lamp Company and bell set on cork-covered handlebars.

Provenance: Property from The Estate of H.H. Thomas, Lexington, Ky.

Condition: Original wheels have dryrot and frame has been cleaned.

(EST $600-$800)

Winter Riding in Tucson, AZ

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Cycling House Bikes

This is my first post on the Freeman blog and I must say that I’m super stoked to be a part of it.  I run a small company called The Cycling House and right now we are in the heart of our busy season.   Basically, myself and my four best friends migrate south every winter from Missoula, MT to train and work at the house.  The Cycling House gives people in the Northern part of the country a place to escape the cold climates and ride in the sunshine for a few days.   I wanted to post a few photo’s of our season down here so far.

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So good it hurts.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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found: pezcyclingnews creation: cyclocosm

Mid-West Mayhem Day 1 Recap

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

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Wow. I am so sore right now. This past weekend was the Mid-West Mayhem, the world’s most significant event in the world of Fixedgear Freestyle. Now, I know it sounds kinda “meh” – but man, you seriously have no idea how insane it was. People from ALL OVER the country flew into Milwaukee in the dead of winter for an indoor trick jam. Texas, New Haven, NYC, Richmond, Sacramento, LA, Indiana. Everywhere. New bonds were made and new milestones were set.

Here’s a shot of Tom doing a pedal grind outside the Milwaukee War Monument by the Santiago Calatrava-designed Milwaukee Art Museum. That’s Peter from COG mag in the foreground and that’s his flash I sniped.

I’ve started writing recaps on my blog, so check out Day 1 here. More to come, including a NUTTY wallride from Ed Wonka.

FRMN ROAD BIKE SNEAK

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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To be continued…

tropic of capricorn.

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

found this today at the henry miller LIBRARY, in big sur, california…
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“My best friend… Believe it or not, it was my bike. This one I had bought at Madison Square Garden, at the end of a six-day race. It was made in Chemnitz, Bohemia… I had two other bikes of American manufacture.
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Bone-Shaker Trade Sign

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Attended The American Antique Show at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York late last week. Among several good pieces this bone-shaker trade sign caught my eye.

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The sign originates from Cape Cod and is dated ca. 187o.

Campfires

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

There’s not much better after a day of bikepacking in the mountains than sitting around a good campfire. To see more bikepacking images, go here.

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What say you Portland?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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The Country’s Best Urban Bike Commute?

Mike Martin, Shining Star

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

MARTIN SPRING 10 LOOKBOOK FINAL-19

We have known Mike for the last 3 plus years. He has been incredibly supportive of us and we are very appreciative. Big high five and a chest bump to Mike. As my grandmother would say, he is “Top, Top, Top of the line.”

Support the Scene!

* Martin is looking out for you and determined to make every aspect of the clothing useful. To further continue this goal, all Martin hang tags now come with an all-necessary tube patch kit and bit of sandpaper.

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