If you're in the mood for a long, academic read on fixed gear bikes, here's something for ya. It's in Danish, so you may need a translator.
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Showing posts with label fixed gear. Show all posts
BACK TO SCHOOL...
If you're in the mood for a long, academic read on fixed gear bikes, here's something for ya. It's in Danish, so you may need a translator.
PARIS RECYCLED
New site from Paris where my man Thomas is selling handmade T-shirts and clever accessories made from recycled materials.Check it out here and show him some love.
FULL NJS TRACK GROUP ON EBAY
For you NJS aficionados out there with money to blow, here's an auction to watch. $1885 and climbing...Refurbs is not associated with the seller.
A VERY LARGE CHAINRING
Today I spotted this huge chainring in Banani's window: A 68 teeth Campagnolo.
CPH FIXED
It wasn't exactly a summer day today, but people are still out & about for a bit of partying here in Copenhagen, including a couple of fixed gear riders. Good stuff.
REFURBS ON TOUR
Ever since I first saw the MASH Transit Authority video of them visiting Lance Armstrong, I have wanted to take my bike on a journey. The chance came when Refurbs was going to Berlin. Here in Copenhagen you don't want to leave a fixed gear bike at the Central Station for a week, so taking it along was good way of securing peace of mind.
The box I found behind a bicycle shop and cut it down to fit the dimensions of my bike, roughly 20x75x90 cm. I cut some slits in the cardboard to accomodate adjustable straps that would hold the frame and wheels in place during transport.
I only had to remove the wheels, the steer, pedals and chain to make the whole outfit sit comfortably in the box. Easy.
PACKING THE BIKE
PARTS & TOOLS
READY TO GO
REASSEMBLY
OUT & ABOUT
BIKE HUNTING IN BERLIN
CICLI BERLINETTA
Is a well-equipped store with a wide selection of vintage bicycles in the upper range. Although they are still working on finishing their new showroom and store located in Prenzlauer Berg, it is already jam-packed with very tempting machines and rare spare parts that'll make you want to spend all your hard-earned cash.
KEIRIN CULTURE CAFE
It's all in the name: The Keirin Culture Café caters to riders with a taste for fine Japanese craftsmanship. Frames from Nagazawa, 3Rensho and Stratos are on display, as well as plenty of high-quality parts from the usual suspects: Nitto, Kashimax, Suntour, Sugino and Campagnolo. Definitely worth a visit. They also have a cozy café to relax yourself in.
It's all in the name: The Keirin Culture Café caters to riders with a taste for fine Japanese craftsmanship. Frames from Nagazawa, 3Rensho and Stratos are on display, as well as plenty of high-quality parts from the usual suspects: Nitto, Kashimax, Suntour, Sugino and Campagnolo. Definitely worth a visit. They also have a cozy café to relax yourself in.More
STAHL WOLLE
A small shop at Warschauerstrasse 45 offering handprinted shirts, spare parts and some nice vintage bicycles. Very reasonable prices on basic equipment and a decent selection of more expensive items as well. Fixed gear friendly and good service.
A small shop at Warschauerstrasse 45 offering handprinted shirts, spare parts and some nice vintage bicycles. Very reasonable prices on basic equipment and a decent selection of more expensive items as well. Fixed gear friendly and good service.
REMBETIS
Near Mauerpark is a gem of a store: Rembetis stocks a large selection of rare vintage bicycles from many different time periods. It's a beautiful shop with a museum-like feeling, and it seems like you could spend a lot of time just studying details and imagining the virtues of each bicycle.
Near Mauerpark is a gem of a store: Rembetis stocks a large selection of rare vintage bicycles from many different time periods. It's a beautiful shop with a museum-like feeling, and it seems like you could spend a lot of time just studying details and imagining the virtues of each bicycle.
REFURBS RECOMMENDS
At speedbicycles.com you'll find a large selection of mouthwatering vintage bicycles like the beauty in this photo. Apparently some of them are for sale, and judging by the rare goods, if you have to ask for the price you probably can't afford it. Cycloerotics at its best.
MY SPRING FIXIE
I was stripping down my other fixie for maintenance when I decided to ride a smaller frame this spring. After a long struggle to remove all the paint manually, I gave it a coat of metallic blue and some clear laquer. On with a Tange headset, Nitto stem, one-finger brake lever, Campagnolo Veloce brake, Campy Pista cranks with vintage Record road pedals – and to top it off – my blue anodized Mavic Open Pro rims with Campy Record road hubs. That's right... Refurbs is riding a suicide hub now. This also gave me a chance to learn how to dish a wheel and understand spokes better. Using my new favourite – the rotafix method – the cog is safe and securely fastened. The stem and saddle have been changed since these images were taken. Gearing is 53x20.
BACK FROM VACATION
Oh yes. Refurbs is back from vacation. Apologies for keeping you waiting for so long. Internet problems apply. Soon I'll be back with more refurbed bikes and assorted cycling goodies. We begin with a small selection of Copenhagen fixies from this terrible winter season.
FIXED GEAR... LOSING ITS COOL?
SIGHT OF THE DAY
I passed a few fixies on my way through town today, but this one takes the price. The champagne paint job looks amazing.
TRICKS OF THE TRADE
The POMB Crew in action with a few minutes of very well-coordinated tricks & skids.
RALEIGH TRACK BIKE IN BITS & PIECES
F.R.E.S.H!
Here's my latest track bike project. I disassembled my everyday ride for maintenance and then decided to build this one up instead. I have no idea what the make of this frame is, but it is very light and responsive, so no complaints there. I added my Miche Primato high-flange track wheels, a nifty Sugino crank set with MKS Sylvan pedals, a Campy Record vintage headset, a forged old school steel stem in a chromed Gipiemme fork, an old Shimano 105 front brake and a two-finger lever. TA chainwheel, gold chain from KMC and yellow/black tires from Michelin. Topping it off is a very comfortable cream-coloured suede saddle from Selle Italia.
A PIECE OF HISTORY
I just saw this old thing on an Australian cycling forum. Probably has a few kilometers under its belt.
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