Showing posts with label from Montreal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label from Montreal. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

#sendusyourbike | Juan's Peugeot 1978 recycled!

Hi riders all over the world!
Here we go again, happy new year 2017!!! 

We were out for holidays without new content to publish, and now we have a lot.... stay tuned!

Today we want to show you how Juan from Montreal, Canada has recycled an old Peugeot, enjoy!

Monday, February 17, 2014

PRODUCT REVIEW: Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare

A basic product for fixed gear riders is.....yeah...a cycling cap, and today we want to show one really special, a handmade cycling cap called "Montréal" from Disamare, they are located in Montreal and their  cycling caps are 100% local, made with care and great fun.

Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare

Montréal Cycling Cap review

"Combining style and function, these hats keep the rain, sweat, and sun out of your eyes without fear of the wind blowing it right off. Rock the brim flipped up, or down under your helmet (safety first!) and rep your local pride." -Madeinmtl

Cycling cap ​​entirely made by hand in Montreal. Model Montreal White (other colors available)

The design is screen printed by hand and refers to the architecture of Montreal's Biosphère. All designs are original creations from Disamare, a company founded by 2 lovers of DIY and bikes!

Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare

-Cotton fabric prewashed and medium thickness ( hand wash recommended + do not put it in the clothes dryer machine)
- Perfect for wearing under an helmet and to protect yourself from drafts or absorb sweat
-Rigid visor reinforced with plastic and short ( 2 inches). It rises easily to not obstruct the view

They have two sizes!
The (Small -Med ) is normally a single size which fits all types of heads with the elastic . But to satisfy the biggest heads, if you are unsure or afraid to feel cramped, we made a (Med- width ), which also fits with an elastic.

Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare

Important: The fabric of each cap is printed manually (silk screening) with fabric ink that has been heated to avoid damages. In addition, the silk screening sometimes alters the pattern which can be darker or less apparent at some spots. For Disamare team, this feature is far from being a failure and indeed, the charm of a manual printing process! Each hat is truly unique and valuable.

Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare
Montréal Cycling Cap from Disamare

Conclusion

  • Genuine design and pattern
  • Handmade, we love handmade products, they are really appreciated for fixed gear riders
  • Comfortable and perfect fitted in our head

About Disamare

Cycling caps 100% made ​​in Montreal.
Disamare is a project born of a passionate bike designer and a textile student at Concordia. Amateur cyclists and lovers of manual labor, they create caps specifically designed for practicing their favorite sport. Disamare caps are distinguished by their original design and entirely local craft production.
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Interested in send us your products to review?

If you are interested in sending us products to review, please contact us by email to fixedgearworld@thefixedgearworld.com 

Friday, November 8, 2013

Pedalbelt: Our review of this leather pedal straps

Pedalbelt

Today we want to talk about Pedalbelt, as you can remember, we had made a post about this interesting project born in Canada by Colin Soper. Now, in this post, we will make our product review of this amazing leather pedal straps.
We used to pedal with strap made of fabric, but in this case, we have the Pedalbelts, made of high quality leather and seared with the logo of Pedalbelt as you can see in the photos.

Adjusting screws of the Pedalbelt
To mount this straps in the pedals is really easy, you only have two screws to adjust the two strips and you're done!

A positive point is that the straps are made ​​of leather, it allows always get stuck with shape of the foot and is easy to put in and take the foot of them.

Pedalbelt is a foot retention system for flat platform pedals that offers strength, durability,and comfort. Pedalbelts work without a cage and are wider than traditional straps.  They are made with premium buffalo leather, brass eyelets and stainless steel hardware which is both resistant and looks better with age.  

Pedalbelts newly mounted!

Design

The unique design of the Pedalbelt is simple, yet elegant.  It is made from the absolute best materials; creating an incredibly durable, bulletproof product. Pedalbelts are extremely easy to install, are available in a variety of colours, and allow you to quickly customize your ride. 

Testing the Pedalbelts

 

Why are Pedalbelts different?

Pedalbelts are the only straps to become better with age.  With time the leather will mold into the shape of your feet becoming only more comfortable and the brass eyelets with develop a classic patina. 

 

Conclusion

  • High quality materials, is genuine leather!
  • Easy to mount in your pedals
  • Colors: tan, honey brown, concrete, burnt red 
  • Elegant design, become better with age

 

Photos of our Pedalbelts review

Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts
Testing the Pedalbelts

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I BIKE. Court métrage

Via some key cycling personalities, this short movie develops ideas surrounding the fixed gear scene and biking community of Montreal. The viewer is introduced to various characters from the Montreal fixed gear communities including shop owners, musicians, restaurant owners, corporate commuters, politicians, messengers and more. The personality and passion of each character is developed through interviews with supporting imagery. Each character is chosen to represent a different story and viewpoint regarding the quickly growing fixed gear culture of Montreal with the main objective of challenging the viewer’s perceptions surrounding cycling. The viewer creates conclusions and question their understanding of urban biking as an efficient means of municipal transportation and art.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT!



I BIKE. Court métrage from Ombres & Lumières on Vimeo.

Vélo iBIke
veloibike.ca
facebook.com/VeloiBike
@velo_ibike
Team iBike
facebook.com/TeamiBike
#teamibike
The Starley Rover Society
facebook.com/StarleyRoverSociety
@srs_mtl
Studio Ombres et Lumières
ombreslumieres.com/
facebook.com/Ombreslumieres?ref=hl

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Building a Bike by Scott Meleskie

From Montréal (Canada) here we have the Part 2 of 2 in the Bike Build Series uploaded to youtube by

You've spent countless hours scouring the web, visiting shops, and dreaming about it in your sleep. You finally have all the components for your dream bike, now you have just got to put the pieces together. While it's not rocket science, it takes finesse, skill and practice to do it right. The thrill and excitement of taking that first ride is worth the effort.



[Part 2 of 2 in the Bike Build Series. See part 1 here: vimeo.com/41089078]

Music credits: (go buy this track!) Explosions in the Sky - Postcard from 1952
[http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-care-take-care-take-care/id430468957]

Thanks to Josh Gieni & Clément Tremblay for the build, Velo iBike for the late hours and PBR, and Vincent Malo for the camera work while I was enjoying my new ride.

FOR THE LOVE OF RIDING: http://facebook.com/StarleyRoverSociety

© 2012 Scott Meleskie
http://scottmeleskie.com

Thursday, November 15, 2012

iBIKE Le Film - Bande annonce

From Montréal, a fixed gear colleague from iBike sent us his new video about the live of fixed gear riders at Québec!

Team iBike and sponsors, The Starley Rover Society, Velo iBike and Studio Ombres & Lumieres are teaming up to create a documentary on the fixed gear bike scene in Montreal called iBike – le film.

This is the teaser.




The trailer is set to be released December 25, 2012.

Finally, the full length documentary iBike - Le film is set to be released in the summer of 2013.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
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Team iBIKE
facebook.com/TeamiBike
Velo iBIKE
facebook.com/VeloiBike?ref=hl
Starley Rover Society
facebook.com/StarleyRoverSociety?fref=ts
Studio Ombres et Lumières
ombreslumieres.com
TEAM iBIKE est fier d'être commandité par :
Perrier: societeperrier.com/
BLB: bricklanebikes.co.uk/
DJAB: simons.ca
Pedalbelt: pedalbelts.blogspot.ca/
Burro: burrobags.com/
Phil wood: philwood.com/
Aeorospoke: aerospoke.com
Freedom : freedombicycle.com/

Friday, November 9, 2012

Tom LaMarche Specialized Bicycles Fixed Gear Video Hypebeast

Amazing tricks by Tom La Marche from Toronto and Montreal (Canada), if you try to imitate...be careful guy!!!


Uploaded to Youtube by

Grassracks

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