Leave it to Mash to put out a minute-long video that packs the stoke. Rainier is an exceptionally-strong rider and seeing him climb Fillmore Street like that is impressive!
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Leader’s 2014 Renovatio Track Frame
With the success of the Kagero, Leader began working on a pista version of the popular low pro. Now, the Renovatio has been launched:
“The Leader Renovatio frameset is our Pista version of the KAGERO, but with some modifications. The frameset features 7005 double-butted aluminum tubing, smooth and seamless joints, hydroformed seat tube, carbon track fork w/aluminum steerer, and minimalistic branding. With its horizontal top tube and compact geometry, you will discover that the Renovatio is velodrome and street approved.
Designed in collaboration with Pedal Consumption.
Includes FSA headset and PC laser-etched seat collar.
Free UPS shipping within the US continent. Excluding HI, AK, PR.
– View more details and photos by clicking here.
– Geometry can be viewed by clicking here.”
In stock now at Pedal Consumption.
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City Grounds: Cinelli Laser Track
Man oh man. This is a grail track bike for most people and City Grounds did an exceptional job on the build! See more at the City Grounds blog.
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Women in Cycling
… never get the attention or recognition they deserve.
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Prolly is Not Probably’s Top 10 Beautiful Bicycles of 2013
As I sat down to scroll through all of the Beautiful Bicycles I photographed this year, I quickly realized how diverse PiNP has become. Previous year’s lists never had a MTB, much less two and even though the site has begun to embrace dirt riding more and more, there are still three track bikes in the rankings. Most of these bicycles were made in the USA by small frame builders, but two overseas-manufactured bikes made the cut.
This year for the Top 10 list, I looked at site metrics, social media ‘chatter’ and my own favorites (which were remarkably in-line). All of these bikes got at least 100 Facebook likes and over 20,000 visits within the first week of posting. The latter two requisites were necessary to bring it down to ten bikes, from the dozens of my personal favorites. Also, I omitted my own bikes from this list.
I like to think of PiNP as a showcase for Beautiful Bicycles and how they get put to use. See the full Prolly is Not Probably’s Top 10 Beautiful Bicycles of 2013, in no particular order, in the Gallery!
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Trackosaurus Rex: Moth Attack Track
Photos by Kyle Kelley
I love it when track bikes take on their own unique personality. Case in point: this curvylicious Moth Attack. Check out more photos at Tracko’s Flickr!
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Iride Modena: Red Hook Crit 2013 Teaser
More and more videos keep leaking out from the 2013 Red Hook Crit year! Here’s Iride Modena‘s…
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Brother Cycles: Do Not Adjust Your Set
This one’s pretty rad! Brother Cycles did a great job on this commercial.
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Kyle’s Tokyo Fixed and Death Spray Custom Ono Track
When I found out that London’s Tokyo Fixed Gear reached out to Death Spray Custom to design the paint job on one of their new track frames, dubbed the Ono, I couldn’t wait to see what the outcome would be. It wasn’t until seeing Kyle’s built up in person earlier this year that I could finally geek out on all the little details.
This bike slays and not just in the ride, but the overall presentation. The paint just pops! Kyle’s build ain’t too shabby either. The purple Chris King headset and that AARN track ring really set it off for me. Mixed in with the vintage Shimano post and Cinelli Unicanitor…
Kyle says this is his favorite track bike to date and I can see why! See more photos in the Gallery…
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Massan for Chrome
I love watching Massan ride a track bike!
“Chrome Industries worked with Kamp Grizzly to document Chrome Familia member Massan Fluker riding his bike and our Barrage in the hills and on the bridges of Portland. The film includes some of the best riding Portland has to offer including a gnarly descent of Burnside at 40+ mph.”
…and he’s a not a bad photographer either. Check out his URRRIE Zines for sale at Tracko!
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DONTDO at the Red Hook Crit Milano Trailer
It’s great seeing some familiar faces in this trailer for the Red Hook Crit Milano by DONTDO!
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Factory 5: Limited Edition F550S Frameset
Factory 5 has refined their F550 frame and debuted the F550S. 1 1/2″ tubing, carbon fork and a slick new paint job are just a few of the upgrades. See more information at Factory 5!
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Massan for Chrome
Do I even need to write anything here? Two legends getting together for some real radness! Expect the full video soon!
“Chrome Industries announces the live screening of its first short film this Friday, December 13th at noon west coast time. Chrome will temporarily take over its website for the screening from 12:00 to 12:30 pm. The Chrome Crew worked with Portland natives Kamp Grizzly to document Massan Fluker taking his track bike and Chrome’s new Barrage Rolltop to the hills and bridges of Portland. The final 3 minute short includes some of the best riding Portland has to offer including an epic decent of Burnside at +40 mph. Set your phone alarms for noon this Friday to catch the live screening. Spread the word.”
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Giro: Chas and the Republic Shoe
Check it out as Chas from TCB Courier and Mash talks about his relationship with Giro and the $150 Republic Shoe.
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Chrome_20: Uphill Sprints
Nice vibes in the latest video from Chrome:
“Filmed at the Chrome_20 Uphill Sprints race at the Angels Point climb in ElysianPark, Los Angeles, CA.
Chrome_20 is a Pop Up Hub located next door to our friends at Orange 20 Bikes. Located at 4357 Melrose Ave. LA. Open November 22nd till December 22nd, 2013. Come visit.
Shout out to Edson from O20 and TOLA for all the race production!”
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Hrrundel: Melted Cinelli Laser
I love the vintage Cinelli Laser track bike. The low pros and pursuits are nice, but the lines of the true track model never get old. Hrrundel has been playing with some studio photos of this bike and I found this one in particular worth the share. See more at the Hrrundel Flickr.
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Baum Cycles: Neon Ristretto Track
Yikes! I should have warned you that this is NSFW on a Friday. Baum’s neon paint jobs are killing it! First that MTB and now this Ristretto track bike. See more of this eye-melting machine at the BAUM Flickr!
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Marc Marino Interview
One of my favorite bike dudes to hang with (and photograph) was recently interviewed over at Optimus Fixed.
“OF: I remember you as a relaxed and interested person with a modest atitude. So do you have any special philosophy in live?
My philosophy in life at its most simple is to do what makes you happy. Take whatever opportunity you have to travel, and further yourself as a human. I’m lucky enough to be able to go all over the world, with people that I love, and get together on a level that pushes us all to our physical limits.”
Check the rest out here!