Showing posts with label recycled. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recycled. 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, November 28, 2016

#newLife | John Deere Men's Racer recycled by AJ Branch

Hi riders!
Today we bring you one of your amazing bicycles, in this case, AJ Branch has sent us an email with pics and info about, here you have...



As AJ told us in his email, he found and old, rusty, John Deere Men's Racer 10 speed near him home in North Carolina (USA).
It was pretty seriously deteriorated by the time, he got to it but he thought that, that made it kinda special, so he decided to try and make something cool out of it, and something that he could goes rip around on. 

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

#discount | Felvarrom Inner Tube Belt 50% off discount for Black Friday and XMAS

Hi riders!
Our collaborator Felvarrom has an special discount for you, our follower, 50% OFF,  you can use this codes to get a great price in Black Friday and XMAS, sounds really good!


Discount codes

Includes free bag and free worldwide delivery!!!

Monday, October 10, 2016

#productReview | Bicyclecrumbs Fendor Bendor Ass Savers new!

Bad weather...rainny day...and you need to take your bike and move around your city... don't worry!
Here we have the Bicyclecrumb Fendor Bendor by Ass Savers, ready?... here we go!



The reflective FENDOR BENDOR by BICYCLECRUMBS is the Jedi laser sword of mudguards. It will keep you visible and safe as well as dry as a nut. Mounts on your bike in seconds without tools. Completely foldable, it can easily be stored in a bag or jersey pocket for wet rides on the dark side.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

#documentary | Sparrow Cycles

Hi riders!
Maybe you have an old bike stored in your garage... you can give a new life to it, how? Sparrow Cycles show us how they do it.... enjoy!



A short documentary about Steve Gent and his company Sparrow Cycles.
Check out Sparrow Cycles: sparrowcycles.co.uk/


Thursday, April 23, 2015

#SendUsYourBike | Diamant "old fixie" by Robert S. from Dresden (Germany)

Hi again riders!
Today we return with a new post about YOUR bikes, in this case, from Robert S. from a city near of Dresden (Germany).



Monday, January 19, 2015

#sendusyourbike | Joel - The heritage of french racing

Happy "bluemonday" riders!
Our friend Cèdric from Cycles Lelapin has sent us their last creation called "Joel". Result of a long work of restoration and assembly, They are really happy to introduce us "Joel", the third bicycle created by Lelapin. Belonging to Joel, a French craftsman roofer based in Alsace, France who then offered it to his son, "Joel" is based on a vintage Vitus Motobecane frame that now wear the famous French Blue and many aesthetic details honoring Gordini and other Matra race cars of its time. Mixing vintage pieces and modern accessories "Joel" has been turned into a lightweight and sporty bicycle in the true racing spirit.

#sendusyourbike | Joel - The heritage of french racing

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

#sendUsYourBike | Holdsworth Record by Francisco Tomey from Lima (Peru)

Yesterday we published a bike from a follower in New Zealand, today one refurbishment from
Peru...the world is not enough for fixed gear lovers!

As I have said, today we want to show you a really nice and well done refurbishment made by Francisco Tomey from Lima (Peru). As you can see in the pictures, Francisco he started with an old Holdsworth Record road bike, and after 6 months of hard work, he finally obtained this vintage style  single speed in orange and chrome....love it...congrats Francisco!


Specifications:

  • Frame: `72 Holdsworth Record Size 56cm
  • Headseat: Campagnolo Record
  • Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Chorus
  • Crankset: Campagnolo Record 53T
  • Hubset: Campagnolo Nuevo Grand Sport tipo QR 36H
  • Handelbar: NJS Nitto Keirin B123
  • Quill Stem: Nitto Young 3
  • Saddle: Selle San Marco Supercorsa
  • Seatpost: Campagnolo 1044 Nuovo Record
  • Pedals: Campagnolo Triomphe
  • Toe Clips: Campagnolo
  • Straps: Christophe
  • Bar tape: Schwinn Vintage tape
  • Tires: Panaracer Pasela PT
  • Rims: Mavic Open Sport 36H
  • Freewheel: White Industries ENO Freewheel 19T
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Industry
  • Chain: 8speed YBN
  • Seatpost bolt: Campagnolo 8x19mm











Gracias Francisco! Ahora a darle duro!

Thursday, November 13, 2014

#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Bianchi refurbished by N. Santander from Talca (Chile)

Wherever you look, you will see a fixed gear rider....amazing...one follower called Nicolas Santander from Talca (Chile) has sent us some pics of his Bianchi refurbished. He use to ride with mountain bike, but, as he says, when he started ride in a fixed gear, he couldn't stop....

He and his friend found an old Bianchi frame, they refurbished the bike...and here we have! He has sent us some pics riding in the Andes mountains...the landscape is amazing!

#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Bianchi refurbished by N. Santander from Talca (Chile)

Specifications

  • Frame: Bianchi Pista
  • Rims: White 40 mm
  • Fixed gear cog: 16 teeth
  • Crank: 42 teeth
  • Handlebar: Pista
#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Bianchi refurbished by N. Santander from Talca (Chile)

#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Bianchi refurbished by N. Santander from Talca (Chile)




#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Bianchi refurbished by N. Santander from Talca (Chile)


#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Bianchi refurbished by N. Santander from Talca (Chile)


Thanks - Gracias Nicolas!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

#SENDUSYOURBIKE | Fernand, first custom bicycle handcrafted by Lelapin

Our friend Cédric from Lelapin (french for "TheRabbit") has sent us his first custom bicycle handcrafted, restoring an old original vintage Peugeot frame was his grandfather's one, a really beautiful creation, here we go!

#SENDUSYOURBIKE | Fernand, first custom bicycle handcrafted by Lelapin

Thursday, October 9, 2014

#SENDUSYOURBIKE: Benny Botz Blue and Yellow fixie!

Hi riders! Today we want to show you the fixie created by Benny Botz with components from some small bike shops.


Tuesday, September 9, 2014

"Barbie Bitch" | A recycled old bike converted in fixie by Werner from Germany

Hi riders!
Sure you are thinking in recycle an old frame or road bike in a fixed gear bike, old bikes are great if you have a little bit of creativity.

Today we want to show you a nice example of this, our friend Werner, from Germany, has sent us a pair of pics of his work converting an old road bike in a beautiful fixed gear bike called "Barbie Bitch" (OMG...you understand the name reading their words explaining...)

He has sent us two pics, before and after....beautiful!

"Barbie Bitch" | A recycled old bike converted in fixie by Werner from Germany
Before: Original road bike

"Barbie Bitch" | A recycled old bike converted in fixie by Werner from Germany
After: Barbie Bitch fixed gear


Monday, July 28, 2014

PRODUCT REVIEW: Innertube recycled belt (punctured) from Felvarrom

Hey riders!!! Today, to start the week we will bring you another product review, in this case about an "eco" and "fashion" product...a recycled innertube belt (punctured!) created and sell by Felvarrom, here we go!

PRODUCT REVIEW: Innertube recycled belt (punctured) from Felvarrom

Monday, June 23, 2014

Crescent "Världsmästarcykeln" Positron 5 by @wallandroid

Hi riders, our friend and Instagram follower @wallandroid has sent us some pics about his recycled fixed gear "Crescent", an old bicycle (as you can see in the pic before the restyling) from Gothenburg (Sweeden).

Crescent "Världsmästarcykeln" Positron 5 by @wallandroid

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Phoenix recycled fixed gear bike by Ewout Vande Keere from Belgium

Hi riders, today we want to show you another fixie story...recycling old parts, painting... a handmade work from our friend Ewout Vande Keere, from Beernem (a town near Bruges - Belgium).
Phoenix recycled fixed gear bike by Ewout Vande Keere from Belgium

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Colnago Fixed gear by Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia)

Hi all! Our friend Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia) has sent us his last customized fixed gear, and...wait a moment, yes...fixed gear bike with rear break?...yes, as Rachman says "Surubaya is a little bit dangerous city to ride without breaks...but it's a fixed gear!"

Info about the bike:
  • Frame: Colnago (unknown series)
  • Crank: Sugino 50 T
  • Rims: Etro
  • Handlebar: Sakae drop bar
  • Brake lever: Dia Compe
  • Brakes: Tektro
  • Seatpost: SR Laprade
  • Saddle: KHS Flite
  • Gear ratio: 3:13 Crank 50T seems suitable with 16 cog gear
And now: the photos!

Colnago Fixed gear by Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia)
Colnago Fixed gear by Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia)
Colnago Fixed gear by Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia)
Colnago Fixed gear by Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia)
Colnago Fixed gear by Rachman from Surubaya (Indonesia)

Thanks Rachman, nice fixed gear bike!



Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?

Some days ago our friend Filip P. sent us a lot of pics about his fixie. He is the only one fixed gear rider in Macedonia, as it seems... please if you want to ride in a fixie in Macedonia you can contact with him in https://www.facebook.com/FilipKart

Well, here we have some pics about his fixie, always changing and improving!

Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?
Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?

Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?

Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?
Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?
WTF???? Filip P., does the only fixed gear rider of Macedonia?

Thanks Filip for your support, we wish you find someone to ride with your fixie in Macedonia!


Friday, January 10, 2014

Two creations by Mika, a new rider from France!

Hi all! Today we have received some photos from Mika, our friend from France. We say he is a "new rider" because he rides his fixed gear bikes for 8 months..., he had sent us photos of two bikes:
  • The green bike is a singlepeed bianchi vento 602 frame, with a stronglight cranckset, he wants to change the wheelset and it would be perfect!
  • The black one is his first one, no brand for the frame, the wheels are from urban-fixie. With some BLB parts...






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