#video | VR Fixed Gear Racing - JustRideIt Bikes Melbourne

Hi! Here we have a new playgame...ready?

#sendUsYourBike | Vintage Koga Miyata by Don Urban

Hi riders! 

Today we have new pics of one of your beautiful bikes!

Our follower and rider Don Urban, from Sidney - Australia,  has sent us his Vintage Koga Miyata with all the trimmings, sure you love it!

#ProductReview | ONE-RING / SUFFER-RING T-Shirt by Après Vélo

Hi fashion riders!

Today we bring you a product review about fixed gear fashion...we will talk about a new t-shirt from Après Vélo called One-Ring / Suffer-Ring...the perfect tee for hipster riders!

#video | Jack Daniels Short Production Video - Custom Built Just Ride It Bikes

Our friends of Just Ride It has sent us a video about one of their last creations, a Jack Daniels customized fixie...so rad!

Uploaded to Youtube by justrideitJRI

#video | Just Ride It 5 - Single Speed and Fixie bike show and meet Melbourne Australia

Hi riders!

Today we bring you another video from Just Ride It in Melbourne (Australia), in this video sure you can take some new ideas about how to customize your fixed gear bike....wheels, colors, frames....enjoy!

Uploaded to Youtube by justrideitJRI

#video | Just Ride It - Summer is coming.. fixie Melbourne city bike ride

From Melbourne (Australia) we have received this great video, maybe you enjoy watching it as us!

Uploaded to Youtube by justrideitJRI

Henri 1865 | Fashion Cycling Wear

Today we want to present you one of our new sponsors, Henri 1865, but why this name?

If you search in Wikipedia "Henri Disgrange" you can read:

Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865, Paris – 16 August 1940) was a French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set 12 world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres on 11 May 1893. He was the first organiser of the Tour de France.

Carving their philosophy from the Godfather of cycling himself Mr. Desgrange, Henri clothing takes us back to his beginnings as an urban cyclist that once roamed the Parisian streets. A firm believer in the man not the artifice of his device, Henri strays away from any Lycra and remains loyal to the raw vintage of Le tour de France. 
Strictly for the urban Henri doesn’t follow fashion systems but rather places its focus on timeless designs & functional fabrics . Seamlessly easing you through the streets to the office, in one look, that encapsulates sophistication and Functionality. 

“We are getting soft.. as for me, give me a fixed gear”

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

Our friend Johnathon Parfitt from Brisbane QLD, Australia, has sent us the link to his blog "we love bikes" where he publish photos and videos of fixed gear and single speed, nice one!

And here we have some of his photos about his 722 Leader Heritage LO, it's really nice!

Enjoy it, spread it, and pedal hard!

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

722 Leader Heritage LO by Johnathon Parfitt

Thanks Johnathon!

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Our friend Brian Moose has sent us some pics and info about his amazing Colossi fixed gear bike.

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Frame:
- 54cm Colossi Low Pro

Fork/Headset:
- C-Unit Full Carbon / ITM Headset

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
- Phil Wood 46t 165mm Crankset / Phil Wood BB

Pedals:
- White Industries Urban Pedal Anno Black / Cadence Doubles / Cadence Doublizers / Black Nylon Cages

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
- 16t White Industries Freewheel / 16t Roselli Track Cog / Izumi Silver/Black Chain

Handlebars/Stem:
- Vision Tech Alloy Base Bar wrapped with Cadence Enfold EVA Bar Tape / Thomson Elite X4 Stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
- San Marco Rolls Black Rhino Leather Saddle / Thomson Elite Seat Post / Thomson Elite Clamp

Brakes:
- Tektro R-530 / Paul Cross Lever / Swissstop Flash Pro Green Pads

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
- H+Son SL42 / Phil Wood High Flange Black / Sapim Spokes / Continental Super Sport Plus

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
- H+Son SL42 / Phil Wood High Flange Black / Sapim Spokes / Continental Super Sport Plus

Accessories:
- Upstand (upstandingbicycle.com/) / Xeccon S12 Front Light / Knog Blinder 4V Rear Light

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

Colossi Low Pro by Brian Moose

 Thanks Brian for your pics, and congratulations for this amazing fixed gear weapon!

Cycology Wear: cool designs from Australia!

Hi riders all over the world, today we have a new review, in this case, we will review some products from Cycology Wear: one cap, and three tees with cool designs...here we go!

Cycology Tees: FYXD, TRInity and Share The Love

FYXD

FYXD by Cycology Wear

Simplicity. Single Speed. Fixed gear. Track bicycle. No gears, no brakes. Beautiful lines. Bleach on ink and biro rendering.

This t shirts are screen printed in Australia using water based inks giving the print a soft feel that ages over time with the tee.

Specially with this model a lot of people say me: hey! really nice tee! Where do you buy it?

FYXD by Cycology Wear

Available in Women’s and Men’s

• Colour, Black
• Women’s, 100% Cotton, light weight (150gm), semi-fitted shape.
• Men’s 100% Cotton, medium weight (180gm), enzyme treated for softer feel, semi-fitted shape with neck rib in 4 layers for better stability & fit.

TRInity

TRInity by Cycology Wear

TRInity: a group of 3. This drawing represents Triathlon with the 3 bicycle chain links of swim, bike & run. It’s like religion for people who love this sport, they live, breathe, eat, talk, triathlon. Hence the shape of a cross and the religious overtones of Trinity.

Like the FYXD model, this t shirt is screen printed in Australia using water based inks giving the print a soft feel that ages over time with the tee.

TRInity by Cycology Wear

Available in Women’s and Men’s

• 1 colour – White
• Women’s, 100% Cotton, light weight (150gm), semi-fitted shape.
• Men’s, 100% Cotton, medium weight (180gm), enzyme treated for softer feel, semi-fitted shape with neck rib in 4 layers for better stability & fit.

Share The Love

Share The Love by Cycology Wear

A heart made from bicycle parts – originally drawn up for Valentine’s Day, 2013.

Like FYXD and TRInitiy, this t shirt is screen printed in Australia using water based inks giving the print a soft feel that ages over time with the tee.

Share The Love by Cycology Wear

Available in a Women’s Style only

• 1 colour, black
• 100% Cotton preshrunk jersey knit, light weight (150gm), semi-fitted shape.

Cycology Cap

Cycology Cap by Cycology Wear

Classic black cap with their white "Cycology" logo embroidered front & center. A head start on the rest of the field. 

 

Cycology Cap by Cycology Wear

One Size Fits All

•  100% Cotton
•  Pitch Black Cap with White Embroidery
•  Adjustable.

About Cycology Wear

The Cycology clothing brand was borne out of frustration with the lack of authentic casual cycling wear and running wear for the dedicated athlete.

Their unique t shirt designs are hand drawn by their resident artist who practices obsessively what she preaches, draws, sketches, paints...

Their cycling wear is made of the highest quality cotton and our prints have a soft feel that ages with style! Three new tee designs will be released in mid June, one addition to each of our Triathlon, Running and Cycling ranges.

Conclusion

• Designs are really cool for woman or man, really genuine for fixed gear riders
• Quality of the products is great
• We recommend this products by Cyclogy if you are a fixed gear crazy!

We want to thanks to Michael Tomchin for give us the opportunity to test this products, thanks Michael!

The Emerald by Ben van Dorsselaer (Brisbane - Australia)

Our friend Ben van Dorsselaer has sent us his last fixed gear bike called "The Emerald", really nice fixed gear bike with a metallic green Leader Heritage Edition 722 frame. He has published this photos in his blog (here you have).

As he says:

There isn't much of a story... Basically, I had a Mojo complete that I won in a competition a couple of years ago and it finally died a few weeks ago. It served me well and I really liked it- it was a great start up bike to get me into fixed gear riding. However I knew I had to move on and get another bike pretty soon, as it is my main form of transport. So I went to my local bike shop- Gear Shop Brisbane- who specialise in fixed gear bikes and had a chat to them. The Leader frame jumped out at me straight away and I decided on it over a Leader 725 track frame mainly because it was more of a classic look and closer to what I was used to riding (steel frame) in the past. The guys put it together for me and a couple of days and just over a thousand dollars later I was the owner of this bike. It's super responsive and I love everything about it.

The Emerald by Ben van Dorssalaer

The Emerald by Ben van Dorssalaer

The Emerald by Ben van Dorssalaer

The Emerald by Ben van Dorssalaer

The Emerald by Ben van Dorssalaer

Thanks Ben for your photos, enjoy your "Emerald"!

RYOKOU CHAPTER 5: OVERCOME (Shane Perkins documentary)

OVERCOME. Both awe inspiring and highly intense, this is Keirin racing & Shane Perkins in full flight.

This Chapter ends our story.
This final installment takes us into the anatomy of a Keirin race. Not just what happens out on the velodrome, but everything that happens to get there. Did you know that all the athletes live together in the velodrome for 4 days? Did you know that they wear armour? Did you know that the bell toll signifies the final lap?

Shane gives us an insight into his race preparation. The way he 'imposes' himself on his nemeses is an art in itself, and all part of the bike race. Shane used to say 'Just ride the bike and win'...but this episode shows it's far, far more than that.

Shane's family and friends also remark on his life journey so far, as a man and as an elite athlete. Get the tissues ready.


Directed by Davros.
Made by Projucer.
A Chasing the Glory Media House Production

Uploaded to Youtube by chasingtheglory

RYOKOU CHAPTER 4: SOLITARY (Shane Perkins documentary)

SOLITARY. Shane Perkins is in Japan, preparing to the race the Keirin.

In preparation to cycle in the Japanese National Keirin series, Shane Perkins re-locates his family to Japan to live, train and race within the culture. It's a culture he loves to be part of. This is his 4th visit to Japan. Chapter 4 takes us into the set-up of his house & home and explores how much diet plays a part in his existence as an elite athlete.


Directed by Davros.
Made by Projucer.
A Chasing the Glory Media House Production

Uploaded to Youtube by chasingtheglory
 

RYOKOU CHAPTER 3: FALL (Shane Perkins documentary)

FALL: The dark period in Shane Perkins' career, and his impetus to rise. (World Cup broadcast footage courtesy of SBS & UCI)

Chapter 3 gets dark. It follows the fall of Shane Perkins. His loss of scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport, and the events that shaped him to decide to continue riding his bike. It is a window to a past display of persistence and achievement in sport.

We spoke with Shane about these events in both Australia and Japan and learnt that in reality, in addition to his own actions, it was much to do with a number of unique circumstances and the actions of others too. This is a story about learning from your mistakes, about holding your head high, and about sticking it to your doubters. Shane's story is no different to anyone's in life of trying to excel at what you love and what you're good at, while trying to make a buck.

Chapter 4 follows Shane's relocation to Japan, his place in another culture, his pro athlete diet, and gives us all a little sniff of the crazy world that is Keirin racing. Oh and there is a time-lapse of Mt Fuji.


Directed by Davros.
Made by Projucer.
A Chasing the Glory Media House Production

Uploaded to Youtube by chasingtheglory 

RYOKOU CHAPTER 2: CONSTRUCT (Shane Perkins documentary)

CONSTRUCT. Everything you need to know about the Japanese Keirin, and the mystical Keirin School.

In Chapter 2, it's all about the Keirin. Only in Japan would a bike race be invented to reunite and rebuild a war torn country. Only in Japan would they choose the top of a mountain to locate the official national Keirin School. And only in Japan would Shane Perkins find himself the solace he needs to perfect his craft...

See how men and women from all over Japan apply to become Keirin riders and the full-on training program they are put through from sun up to sun down each and every day for an entire year. No family contact. No sex. Just you and your steel steed getting to know each other very well.


Directed by Davros.
Made by Projucer.
A Chasing the Glory Media House Production

Uploaded to Youtube by chasingtheglory

 

RYOKOU CHAPTER 1 (Shane Perkins documentary)

BEGINNING. Shane Perkins and the early years.

In this first chapter, we meet Shane Perkins and learn about how and why he started track cycling. We hear from his parents, Daryl and Maureen Perkins about Shane as a young restless kid wanting to try everything and how with an Olympic track cyclist for a Dad, the curiosity grew and grew until a day on the track unveiled "a kid with a bit of go" ;)

One of the most remarkable quotes is that on his first interstate trip, Shane came back with two Australian records and three Gold Medals and he'd only been riding for 3 months.

Boom.

Directed by Davros.

Made by Projucer.

A Chasing the Glory Media House Production

Uploaded to Youtube by chasingtheglory

 

RYOKOU - OFFICIAL TRAILER (Shane Perkins documentary)

Chasing the Glory media house in association with Projucer presents the official trailer of our latest sports story: RYOKOU (Journey) - a five part web documentary published on this channel.
Ryokou was released in 5 days, over 5 episodes. 12noon daily (AEST), from Monday May 27th - Friday May 31st.

Ryokou follows the journey of Aussie Cyclist Shane Perkins from his home in Adelaide post London Olympics to taking residence in Japan whilst competing in the 2012/13 Keirin competition.

The sports documentary explores Japanese Keirin cycling as a pivotal part of Shane's personal and professional growth, in context of some of the major events in his professional and personal career.

RYOKOU is ready for you to watch. Chapters 1 to 5 via this link: http://bit.ly/12jnxRc

Directed by Davros.
Made by Projucer.
A Chasing the Glory Media House Production
Uploaded to Youtube by chasingtheglory

Après Vélo T-Shirts for fixed gear riders from Australia

Hi all! Today we are really happy, we have received two T-shirts from our friends from Après Velo, an Australian on line shop who sell a lot of T-shirts and other apparel for fixed gear riders with really cool designs.

T-shirts by Après Velo

Here we have two T-shirts, for men and women. For men we have received a model called "Fixie", and for women we have received a model called Fixation 'Code of Honour' Unlimited Edition. And here we have our product review!

Fixie model

T-shirt "Fixie" by Après Velo

This T-shirt is made of cotton, really sweet and comfortable to ride and walk around, it has a message in the rear side: "If its not fixed is broken"...

DESCRIPTION: Slim fit Tee, with narrow neck band.

FEATURES: Printed graphics front and rear. Badge on sleeve.

FABRIC: 100% cotton jersey, silicone washed for that super soft and worn feel.

COLOUR: Dusty Pink

Here we have some pictures wearing this T-shirt:

T-shirt "Fixie" by Après Velo

T-shirt "Fixie" by Après Velo

T-shirt "Fixie" by Après Velo

T-shirt "Fixie" by Après Velo

Fixation 'Code of Honour' Unlimited Edition model

T-shirt "Fixation - Code of Honour" by Après Velo

This T-shirt for women has a really cool draw in their rear side, super soft and comfortable.

DESCRIPTION: Semi-fitted crew-neck T with contrast coloured stiching detail.

FEATURES: Finely printed T shirt front and rear.

FABRIC: cotton elastane single jersey, enzyme-washed for that super-soft, worn feel.

COLOUR: black

Here we have some pictures about this T-shirt for women:

T-shirt "Fixation - Code of Honour" by Après Velo

T-shirt "Fixation - Code of Honour" by Après Velo

T-shirt "Fixation - Code of Honour" by Après Velo

T-shirt "Fixation - Code of Honour" by Après Velo

Conclusion

• Very comfortable  
• Great designs and draws
• Really good quality
• Perfect for fixed gear fashion

About Après Vélo and his "insane dream"

PIONEERING A WHEEL REVOLUTION - THEY HAVE AN INSANE DREAM

To build a new nation from scratch, where we could all:

Live a Life Spent Behind Bars

Follow our Life Long Passion

Live to Ride and Ride to Live

Consume our Drug of Choice at will

Carbo Load every 4 hours

Wear our heart on our Tee’s

Entwine ourselves in True Love

Worship the cult of the Crank

And on the 7th day go spinning

THIS IS APRES VELO’S REPUBLIC OF PEDALLERS

Land of the Devoted and Home of the Insane

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