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New Cinelli Alter!, originally uploaded by Orange Twizzle Bikes.

I really dig this old and edgy stem. It looks like architecture, not really a bike part, but a piece of art.
Sadly those beauties are pretty rare, especially in shorter versions. So Cinelli decided to re-issue it and fit it a 1-1/8th steerer tubes. Pretty nice, was waiting for this. Sadly at the moment it is only announced that it will fit oversized bars, hopefully they will release a 25,4 or 26mm version aswell.

via tracko

THE ONLY COOL TRICK ON A
TRACK BIKE IS GOING FAST.

AURORA collective teamed up with MONOW, a one-man design studio based in Stuttgart/Germany.
Together they designed 3 unique Bike Jerseys / Jackets. All with a simple but sophisticated style,
because they don’t wanted to create something that makes you look like a advertising pillar.
The designs will look good on and off bike, whether you ride in the mountains or in the urban environment.

The Jerseys and Jackets are made of high quality materials by Champion System.
They will move and breath with you, so that you can concentrate on riding your bike.

Each design is available in a shortsleeve and longsleeve version and you can choose from fullzip or 3/4 zip. Also each design is available as a Winter Riding Jacket. This jacket is windproof and got a three-layer fleece. So it will keep you warm even in the coldest situations.

Check out the AURORA webshop and preorder your Jersey / Jacket.
The jerseys will be shipped in the beginning of july.

“A late-night ride though a nearly deserted downtown. Casual rides to run errands.
Whizzing past rush-hour traffic. Fighting traffic as stress relief.

It is in this spirit that swrve was founded in the summer of 2005. We are passionate about
bikes but we don’t look so good in spandex.

Swrve makes stylish urban cycling apparel. Our design concept has always been clean and simple
lines. Form follows function, a dash of elegance and a dash of street.

We love riding in the city.”
- the founders of SWRVE

Today i got my order from the SWRVE base in the UK. Only took around 3 days to arrive. I’m amazed by such great workmanship and the passion SWRVE puts in every piece. Everything is well designed and with so much intelligent details.
I ordered a cotton trouser, a short with DWR, merino baselayer and a hiding hoodie.
All handmade in the US, with the best materials and also awareness for fair trade and fair working conditions.
And the best thing: the prices are reasonable, too.

Had the trouser, hoodie and baselayer on for some rides today and the performance was great. The weather wasn’t that good, about 13° and really windy, but the cloth kept me warm. Not bad.

Maybe check out swrve.co.uk when you are from Germany / EU
or swrvecycling.com when you are from the US and give them a try.

You might have heard about VELO CULT, it’s a great source for classic bikes and bike culture in general. They also have really nice shop, where you can find rare parts and really beautiful bikes. Sky, the founder, also loves to take photographs and the last few years he made a lot. From framebuilders, bikes, events or anything related to the bike community he took pictures and now he will release a huge photobook with the best shoots.
Check out the following previews of the book and stay tuned. It will be released pretty soon…

…we from msfixed love Suicycle! So check out their online store to see what sexy goodies the Hamburg based shop has in store for you. How about a handbuilt suicycle track-frame from Hamburg’s no. 1 framebuilder Hagen Wechsel, for example? Or a Giant track-frame from Eric Zabel’s former framepool? There should be something in stock for any enthusiast of individually built fixed gear and road bikes.

There’ll be some special offers in the next weeks, so better be quick!
The webshop just has a few things up, if you are searching for something feel free to drop a line and they will get everything you need.

And whenever you are in Hamburg, don’t miss to visit the shop in the heart of the beautiful St. Pauli, at Wohlwillstraße 12.

Pic from Keirin-Tomity

Get more information and/or one of these frames here.