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Via mixedplateblog I just came across this pretty new online shop by singapore-based creative director thomas yang.

It offers a collection of art prints that feature the passion for cycling. All of the original designs are limited to 100 pieces, each item being watermarked and labeled with the title and edition number.

LOOOOVE these limited edition bicycle jerseys from Andrawis George‘s ‘Ride Preppy’ range. Only producing 30 of each design. Get in touch with Andy if you’d like one $120 plus worldwide shipping.

A ninth-generation shipwright, Sueshiro Sano has been making exquisite wooden products since he was in elementary school. But in 2008, drawing inspiration and technique from a lifetime of shipbuilding, the woodworker produced his first bike constructed entirely of mahogany, including frame, fork, seat, seat post, handlebars/stem combination and even rims.

Via

Cute cycling kits, more info here.

And here.

I’m loving these bikes made by Dutch man Herman van Hulsteijn. They look just like a modern take on the classic Penny Farthing bicycle.

Van Hulsteijn originally started as an interior design studio 7 years ago but when he built a prototype of this bike for personal use 2 years ago no wonder people started asking obsessively were it came from and only then he decided to start manufacturing a line of bikes. He’s obviously got a great eye!

Herman van Hulsteijn and his team design the bikes in-shop so they are built just the way Herman wants them. When making a Classic Van Hulsteijn bike, the team begins with cyclone stainless steel frames made specifically for the company that features their trademark frame. Options added to the bike include either the two-speed Sturmey Archer kick shift coaster brake or the three-speed Shimano Nexus with coaster brake and additional gearing choices. For style, the company gives the customers their pick of 3 seat colours, 3 rim colours, 5 standard frame colours and two frame heights.

The gear change detail is fab!

I want one! For more info and pretty pictures check out their website  http://www.vanhulsteijn.com/website/#

When Alex emailed me saying he needed a chainring quickly to be ready for a bike show, I had no idea it was going to be for the likes of this beauty! The stars on the chainring were painted celeste to match the rest of the detailing, looks amazing Alex!

This is my super sweet pooch Shifter going for a ride in the Cargo bike made by Primate Frames. He loves it! As soon as the bike comes out he jumps in the blue recycled fish box and starts yelping with excitement. Every now and then he starts barking, his signal for letting me know he wants to get out and run. I have to actually stop him otherwise he just keeps running, total working dog.

Please forgive my highly dodgy camera skills, riding fixed while trying to film was not the easiest or probably the cleverest thing I’ve ever done.

See Primate Frames for more info on the mechanics and working of the bike. And for the actual welding and build process, go here.

More here

Christmas came early for me this year, I was stoked to receive my super custom Blicksbags in the mail today! It’s beautifully made by Madeline and the team based in Cleveland using sustainable materials and methods. I love my recycled vinyl patch with the CMYK markings, as a designer it’s perfect for me. I’ve been after a smaller bag as I usually fill my Crumpler bag with a million things and end up with a stiff neck. I took my Pica for a test drive down to the beach, it’s light and comfortable, stays in place and I can fit way more in than I expected I would. Camera, phone, Ipod, DVD’s, chunky wallet, water bottle, sunnies, a lock, keys and I had room left to spare. Even though I’m trying to cut down on carrying so much stuff around whilst riding, my first instinct was to try and fit as much in as possible, old habits die hard I guess! I’m really pleased with my new bag, thanks so much Madeline, you’ve made my day!

There’s a Blicksbags Pica up for grabs for the winner of the Ladies Photo Comp, I’m sure they’ll be as chuffed with it as I am!

I’m Roz Patterson, from Boston MA.

This photo is from this summer by my friend at http://developandreturn.com
The frame is a Livery Super Track.  All the parts are hand selected by myself, and I put the whole bike together, even built the wheels.  The build is in spired by my dog Heidi, who is gray and has a purple collar and purple leash.

I LOVE BIKES MORE THAN ANYTHING! Over the summer I participated in the “I love my bike book”: http://www.ilovemybikebook.com/, and organized a bike race in Boston known as Race to Candyland, which had 47 racers participate, over 12 sponsers, and raised over $800 for the American Diabetes Association (I am a type 1 Diabetic). I am currently working in a Bike Shop, Community Bicycle Supply and I am learning to build frames with frame builder Armando Quiros at: http://quiroscustomframes.com/Quiros_Custom_Frames/Home.html. In the summer I will be in NYC working with Brooklyn Machine Works.  One day I want to own my own bike parts and components company.