The Baltimore Butterfly: Nicole’s Bishop Bikes Track
It’s been said that fancy paint can hide a multitude of sins, usually referring to expensive Italian racing frames of the 80s and 90s, when…
Fixie bikes, also known as fixed gear bikes, have gained popularity in recent years among urban cyclists and enthusiasts. These bikes are minimalistic, lightweight, and offer a unique riding experience that cannot be replicated by traditional geared bikes. As a result, fixie bikes have become a sought-after item for both casual and professional riders alike.
With their simple design and lack of gears, fixie bikes offer a more direct connection between rider and bike, allowing for greater control and responsiveness. And because they have fewer moving parts, they require less maintenance than traditional geared bikes.
But fixie bikes aren’t just practical – they’re also stylish. Customizable options often include frame color, handlebars, and wheels, so you can create a bike that reflects your personal style.
It’s been said that fancy paint can hide a multitude of sins, usually referring to expensive Italian racing frames of the 80s and 90s, when…
Of the Games held during the Cold War era, after all the bickering and boycotting, the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics were the most attended by…
What was your first impression of this bike when you opened up your browser or inbox? Bikes can be polarising objects. With only a cursory…
There are many correlations that can be drawn between Japan’s keirin racers and the samurai’s code of Bushidō — the way of the warrior. Essentially,…
OK, here’s one for all the Cinelli fans and Vigorelli riders out there. Brisbane’s Liam O’Donnell came across this Cinelli track frame and while at…
Geoff Scott is a living legend of the Aussie custom frame industry. He’s a gruff, straight-up bloke who doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and has built…
The South Australian capital of Adelaide was named in honour of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, queen consort to King William IV. It’s a proud, progressive and…
The reinstatement of the Stelbel brand is a triumph for both classic cycling fans and fans of the modern steel racing bike. But there is…
One Italian marque that has arisen like a phoenix from the ashes is Stelio Belletti’s Stelbel. Founded in 1973, it has been resurrected with a…
The simplest way to describe a Möbius strip is a surface with only one side and only one boundary. You can create one by taking…
After another successful appearance at Bespoked, the UK Handmade Bicycle Show, Eric Estlund has returned to the Winter Bicycles workshop in Springfield, Oregon. He exhibited…
The Italian Stelbel brand was founded in 1973 and named from a portmanteau combining the first and surname of Stelio Belletti. Stelio was a true…
The latest frame to carry Faliero Masi’s legendary name and coat of arms looks as though it’s targeted directly at the MASH crowd rather than…
Liverpool is a suburb in south-western Sydney, home to ABC Cycles, a local bike shop that is home also to Kerry Hopkins, one of Australia’s…
After nearly twenty-two years since it was released, Cannondale‘s 3.0 Series Track bike is still one of the most popular models from its entire catalog.…