by: Emily | November 18, 2009
Tom Sachs: Stolen Bikes. An Ethical Discussion & Demonstration

Those who have passed by Lever House in New York City would have seen a Sanrio zoo of large white cartoon sculptures including the Crying Hello Kitty, which is one of most well-known recent piece by sculptor, Tom Sachs. Other than a love for making…

FILED IN: Bikes, Events
by: masa | November 16, 2009
Columbia x MEDICOM TOY x STASH x Kinetics - Backpacks, Messenger Bag and Manifold

As with the Camacho Hoodie Jacket, these series of backpacks, messenger bags and Manifold takes the same MEDICOM TOY FABRICK designed by graffiti legend STASH. Blue is the signature color for STASH and once again the series of accessories come in blue tones or black…

by: Poe | November 12, 2009
Hugeblocks x Manik - Black Reflector (Night Rider) Reflective Cycling Jacket

A recent arrival to CHARI & CO. in Lower East Side of NYC is the limited collaboration between Japan’s Hugeblocks and Manik Skateboards - the Black Reflector Jacket (aka Night Rider). A much needed outerwear for both night cycling and skateboarding, the jacket protects the…

by: Emily | November 12, 2009
13th Witness X Nigel Sylvester - Escape From Tomorrow

13th Witness followed BMX rider Nigel Sylvester around for the day, taking to the streets and performing some sick tricks. Check out a day in life of Nigel Sylvester doing everything from putting the bike together to blasting down the streets and moving through traffic…

FILED IN: Bikes, Videos
by: masa | November 11, 2009
ZIBA SPACE - Website Launch

Social Networking and Community sites are dime a dozen now a days and let’s not even go into blogs. However there is a new website that have just recently launched called ZIBA SPACE by Ichiro who is the founder of SAG brand and also happen…

FILED IN: Bikes, Sites
by: masa | November 11, 2009
Hold Fast - Foot Retention Systems

With the increase of tricks on fixed gears, there was a need for better straps to keep the foot fastened in place. The conventional toe straps did not allow for the foot to be held in so firmly as Hold Fast would. Made proudly in…

FILED IN: Bikes, Gears
by: masa | November 7, 2009
Matt Lingo - San Francisco to Seattle | Video

San Diego based photographer Matt Lingo have been documenting the fixed gear scene with his camera and DV camera. Whilst working to capture some clips for the upcoming issue of fixed gear dedicated magazine, COG Magazine, he also took footage of the days in…

FILED IN: Bikes, Videos
by: masa | November 6, 2009
HECTIC - Da Turismo Caps

Japanese brand HECTIC have been one of the originators of the fixed gear/cycling scene in Japan as it’s founder Yoppy also owns the fixed gear bicycle boutique Carnival in Tokyo. So they have periodically released cycling inspired items however this might be one of the…

by: masa | November 6, 2009
DC Moto - DC Shoe Bike | Video

It wasn’t long ago that we reported about Ken Block and his monstrous Subaru WRX TRAX STI and that was an amazing creation of engineering. On a more humorous side of engineering is this DC Shoe Bike in which they have replaced conventional tyres with…

by: masa | November 4, 2009
Formpasch - PUYL Bike Pump/Light

Riding a bicycle can be a dangerous activity especially when the sun goes down and the visibility is low. So to combat this problem, Formpasch have developed a two in one system that is a life saver for cyclists. Take the useful bicycle pump and…