A short while ago Festka had one of their team, Dany, here in Australia for some of their Festka Society work, running rides and shop sessions with local dealers, customers and fans. Unfortunately Dany and myself were unable to synchronise diaries such that we could meet to chat about Festka face-to-face. Instead we resolved that I would…
Artisan Magazine is an iPad magazine that focuses on stories of the local, personal and unique—all things handmade, simple and beautiful. It started as a collaborative project between three friends and colleagues: Natalie Hunfalvay, Leigh-Ann Thomas and Bhavani Konings, who wanted to combine skills and share in the creative process. The latest issue features an…
Bicycling Magazine‘s Andrew David Watson created this lovely interview with Stephen Bilenky who, if you’re lucky enough to make it along to the 2013 North…
Death Spray Custom is a name just as enigmatic as the work produced by the London-based artist. We’ve all seen iconic DSC images filter through…
It’s no secret that Melbourne is Australia’s cultural and cycling capital: a heady mix of interesting laneways, cafes, art galleries and an even topography have…
If you’ve ever entertained a dream of riding a grand European tour of your own, through famous wine regions and sampling the local delicacies, or…
A Fast Boy Cycle was featured the first week The Spoken went live, and after all the ornate lugs, flash paint schemes and bold logos…
After featuring a few bikes by Stanridge Speed, I was keen to find out a little more about the man who wields the torch, Adam…
Ian Sutton builds frames with an unmistakable left field approach. He can perfectly blend art and function, resulting in machines that are simultaneously svelte, sublime…
Dario Pegoretti is one of the most colorful characters in the bicycle industry. His hand-painted frames (coupled with his technical innovations and custom drawn Columbus…
If you’ve any interest in track bikes, classic road bikes or velo photography, you’ve no doubt heard of fyxomatosis. It’s the journal-style website of Andrew…
Photos of Stanridge Speed’s completed Highstreet Pursuit appeared last week, garnishing interest by featuring a 30mm bottom bracket—not to mention impeccable craftsmanship and a striking…
