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“Fixed is the first book to document fixed-gear cycling. The authors have traveled to cities around the world to examine at first hand the intersections between the fixed-gear bike’s design and its racing heritage, and the street style and customization that are at the heart of its current popularity.

Interviews with sports-people, frame-builders, and those at the nexus of design, art, and fixed-gear culture give an insight into fixed-wheel design, philosophy, and riding experience. The book will appeal to cyclists fixed-gear riders, urban riders, racers, and those interested in cycling heritage as well as to a wider design audience.”

I came across these on a blog called Italian Cycling Journal, I thought these were pretty genius considering that sometimes I do ride in high heels…not the greatest idea but I dont always carry an extra pair of shoes with me when im out.

What do you think about them?

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For Weezer’s New album Raditude they were shot riding BMX bikes in the Los Angeles River Bed.

Vans Shoes made a shoe specifically for fixed gear riders.

See for yourself if it deserves a “YAY!” or “NAY!”
The COG and CHAIN Vans Shoes.

Louis Vuitton’s 2010 Spring collection was inspired by bike messengers. Oh yeah…. apparently to them bike messengers are skinny meth-heads, thats cool…NOT!

Think someones bike is hot? leave them a note.
Your Bike is Hot lets you print out a sheet of paper that has 8 cards you cut, punch a hole, and stick string through that allows you to hang it on somebodies handle bars.

ENJOY!

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Urban Outfitters is now selling custom made bikes, by Republic Bikes. You can go on their site and check out their “bike shop.” My friend who used to work at a bike shop that had a couple of these bikes come in and most of the people that came in had to replace almost everything on the bike because it was poor quality. I personally havent seen anyone ride these around my area and frankly im glad because i wouldnt want anyone to get hurt because their bike was crap.

The concept of custom making your bike on a site is pretty genius, but i think it should be more intimate then that.

Ride Safely