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SE Single Speed Fixed Gear Bike
SE Bikes racing history started over 35 years ago in 1970 when teenage entrepreneur Scot Breithaupt began promoting “Pedal-Cross” races in Long Beach, CA. Today their roots are still in BMXing and racing, but they are now famous for their SE single speed collection.
For 2009 SE Bikes continues to push forward, and whereas the 2008 models where just single speed, 2009 sees the addition of a flip flop hub, allowing for a quick change between the two options.
The SE Fixed Gear Range starts with the entry-level Draft Lite. At £300 nicker, they are the possibly the best value entry level Single Speed bike on the market today and are available in the stealth Midnight Black and Punk Pink.
If you’re after something with a bit more pedigree, then either the Lager or Premium Ale is the urban designed single speed bike that has the spec for you. Whilst the Lager features a 100% Cr-Mo frame and Tektro brakes, SE Bikes have thrown everything including the kitchen sink at the at the Premium Ale, which features a 100% Cr-Mo Lugged Design Double Butted Main Frame and Pazzaz Alloy Double Butted Track Bar.
Make your way over to the site and take a look at the full range here.
October 28th, 2009 | No Responses » -
West Coast Customs x Vans
This fall we are excited to bring you a cool new collaboration between Vans and Southern California car phenomenon, West Coast Customs. Featured on MTV’s “Pimp My Ride”, the premier custom shop is helmed by CEO Ryan Friedlinghaus, a life-long wearer of Vans who started custom work as a young teen tricking out skateboards and bikes before founding the world famous shop.
The West Coast Customs x Vans collection of hats and belts all feature killer West Coast Customs artwork and detailing, plus graffiti and tattoo inspired designs. Take a look..
October 26th, 2009 | 1 Response » -
CREATE Single Speed Fixed Gear Bike
Once synonymous with 1980s New York, the fixed gear bike phenomenon has crossed the Atlantic and taken the UK by storm.
Single speed bikes (aka Fixed Gear Bikes, Fixies) are characterised by a simple and uncluttered look and the CREATE single speed fixed gear bike is one of the best examples out there. With super clean lines, limited edition colors and contrast trims they’ll be topping a lot of Christmas lists.
Riding fixed gear gives you a better connection with the bike so you get more control making it very popular in cites like London, and it’s giving you control where CREATE really shine. With their flip-flop rear hubs, you can switch back to free wheel riding when you need to, and with front and rear caliper brakes it is designed to be safely ride-able in the cities. With flexibility being core to the CREATE bicycle, for all you specialist riders who want to put a fixed cog in it, that’s simple too.
Be part of the fixed gear revolution with the CREATE Single Speed Fixed Gear.
October 22nd, 2009 | No Responses » -
Eastpak Bags Fall ‘09
Eastpak Bags are the authentic brand for packs and bags…famed for their style, toughness & functionality.
Originally established 1960 by Monte Goldman, Eastpak started life as ‘Eastern Canvas Products’ making products such as duffel bags and knapsacks for the armed forces. In 1976 Monte’s son Mark noticed that students were using military daypacks as book bags and convinced his father to begin manufacturing a line of daypacks especially for consumers. The collection was introduced under the Eastpak name and fast became a favourite among the alternative thinkers across college and university campuses.
Eastpak was the first brand to use Cordura to make its packs – making them tougher, stronger and better value for money than any of the others out there. They were also the first brand to experiment with wild colours and bold prints making their bags fun and fashionable. It’s this vision and innovative approach that has seen Eastpak develop into the brand it is today - producing a range of bags, apparel and accessories that combine style, utility and value for money.
They pride themselves on their ‘Built to Resist’ philosophy and offer a 30 year warranty on all their standard* packs and luggage, so you can buy with confidence.
Eastpak is the real deal, don’t accept anything less!
October 6th, 2009 | No Responses »