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A patent was awarded 110 years ago this month for this snappy bicycle fan. Keeping you cool as you roll! Check out the pulley system operating the fan from the front wheel…and the tidy umbrella to keep the UV rays off the noggin.
Click ‘more’ for a schematic of the pulley system, or to just admire the cool drawings and calligraphy of yesteryear.
Hat tip to Brett for the link!
Irina is the 2009 XC World Champion. She is from Russia and enjoys racing in the mud and saunas. She has partnered with Ergon to offer a line of women’s sportswear. Check it out here and after the break for a picture.
PRESS RELEASE: иPA -my choice- Cycle Collection is now available in shops. World Champion Irina Kalentieva believes that fashion and sport can go hand in hand, however “when I looked at what was available for women cyclists, all I could see was a lot of bland sameness”. With this in mind, Kalentieva has been working on her own line of clothing. Backed by Ergon and an external design team, Irina has realised her ideas this past year, and the result is a stunning range of women’s sports clothing. The details are obvious in not only the athletic cut and many sports influenced elements, but also with the inclusion of Kalentieva’s own signature иPA –my choice-. иPA being the Cyrillic spelling of IRA, her nickname.
Rapha’s on a roll turning out new kit and clothing. The limited edition Transit Elite Sweater is a hat tip to their old Track Top and looks to be a sweet cruise around or aprés ride sweater. Made in partnership with Apolis Activism, a Los Angeles based clothing company, it’s hand knitted in Kathmandu from a blend of 30% Nepalese cashmere and 70% Merino wool.
Here it is rocked by a guy that looks a lot like what I suspect Dicky (aka: Rich Dillen, aka: my adversary at Breck Epic this year) will look like in 5 years:
MSRP is £285 and it’s only available in this blue striped tone. Video that explains its origin and fair-tradey humanitarian roots right after the break…
In case you’re wondering, it’s the tighter black one that’s the new Aero Rain Jacket. Castelli claims it’s fully breathable and stretchy while fully protecting you from water and wind. Oh, and it’s short sleeve, intended to go over a normal long-sleeve jersey or with their Nanoflex arm warmers, which features a “revolutionary” new fabric with “5-phase nanotechnology treatment.”
The new jacket is a collaboration between Castelli and Gore and will be on sale starting Winter 2011. The new Nanoflex arm-, leg- and knee warmers will be available in September.
The same gear worn by Rapha Condor Sharp pro team riders is now available for sale through Rapha.cc. Shown above is the team Rain Jacket, a more robust version of the stowaway (but still folds down to fit into a jersey pocket) with a windproof outer. It has a slim fit with longer tail, fully taped seams and neoprene cuffs to keep everything warm and dry and prevent water and cold air from sneaking in at the wrists. Breathable panels under the arms help vent excess moisture. The zipper tops out into a fleece-lined zip guard, and reflective piping on wrist and hips keep you visible on dark, stormy nights. MSRP is £190.
More goods under the cut…
Custom Federal pivotal painted by special request
Ever wanted to take your bike’s custom look that little bit further than the guy sat next to you with full Shimano Yumeya gold accessories? If so, check out some of the custom saddle designs Seventies staffer ‘Joe Tek’ has created by special request to a few paying customers in the UK.
To see some more of Joe’s designs and to find out if Joe Tek could work with you on a custom design, hit more…
NON WORD-SMITHED SUMMARY: Buy this solid looking jersey and support BikePure, a group that’s helping promote and support dope-free racing.
PRESS RELEASE: The 2010 Bike Pure cycling team clothing will be produced by Onimpex UK/Bio Racer, one of the world’s leading cycling garment manufacturers. Bio Racer have a long history within cyclesport and supply several National Federations, including the USA, Netherlands and Belgium.
Bike Pure is the world’s largest independent anti-doping organization and have evolved into a major force within the cycling world. Many professional riders and teams, including several world champions, are supportive of Bike Pure and wear the eye catching blue wristband to show their opposition to doping in sport.
Onimpex UK/Bio Racer will initially produce jerseys and bib shorts for the anti-doping organization, with further items being added as the season progresses. Co-founder of Bike Pure, Andy Layhe said, “We were very impressed with Bio Racer and their support for our organisation. The quality of their garments is second to none and we are proud to be associated with such a superior clothing manufacturer.”
The new design was implemented by Bike Pure with assistance from graphic designer Jamie Leung. Andy Layhe said “The new design is in keeping with Bike Pure’s previous jersey, a clean fresh eye catching garment, although we have now added the World Champions colours to represent the World Champions who form part of our organization. We wanted a line of garments that our members and cyclists alike would be proud to wear and show that they support drug free sport.” The clothing range will also be available in both Men’s and Women’s sizing to provide superior comfort and fit.
Bibs, links and more info after the break…
Yahoo! White bike shorts! The Yahoo Cycling Team is a domestic pro team featuring 2x Olympian Dirk Copeland and Junior National Road Race Champion Evan Huffman, among others. Their full kit and other branded merch will be available soon.
R.E.Load is currently testing their new double loop pedal strap with fixie hipsters and messengers on the streets of Philly, working their way to a near-term launch. Like their bags and other accessories, it’ll be totally customizable for color, striping, reflective bits and more. Official words:
“We’re in the final design and testing stages for our new fixed gear foot straps. You’ll be able to choose your own colors for the strap itself as well as the surrounding trim. Further customization will be available through reflective stripes, trim stripes, and decorative stitching.”
Thanks to Surlyrider for the tip!
Phil Gaimon, a professional cyclists with the Kenda Pro Cycling p/b Geargrinder cycling team, is tired of being treated poorly by motorists while out riding, and now he is doing something about it.
Gaimon produces and sells the “Share the Damn Road” cycling jersey, which has the message printed on the back with “Thanks!” printed in mirror image on the front for motorists to see in their mirrors. He says the idea came to him after several interactions with drivers showed him the need to spread the message that cyclists were equally entitled to use the road.
His website offers a whole line of jerseys with “friendly” reminders for drivers in a variety of colors, which are all available for $59.95. For another $10, you can have a slogan of your own put on a jersey. The jerseys can be purchased here. Check out the other slogans after the jump.
NAHBS 2010 - Dromarti, based in Somerset County in the UK countryside, introduced their new Italian leather cycling shoes and gloves, featuring some very, very supple hides. While they look like dress shoes crossed with old-school racing flats, they’re actually very technically savvy performance cycling shoes.
Let’s not kid ourselves…for $195 to $240, you’re probably not going to ride these on training and group rides, but you certainly could. And you’ll see why just after the break. But first, those gloves. They’re hand made. Yes, hand crocheted and handcut leather, and they come with that bag you see underneath them. They’re super soft. Called the “La Grande”, they’ll set you back a grande $116, but they’re probably worth it if because you spend a lot of time on the bike. (see how easy it was to justify that?)
Shoe fetish satisfied after the jump…
NAHBS 2010 - Bailey Works introduced their new Capricorn bag, a small rack bag made to fit a Capricorn rack. It’s waterproof thanks to the liner and roll top design, and features a reflective patch on the front and a mini-U Lock holder on the rear. It has a handle and shoulder strap for carrying it off the bike.
MSRP is $120, and it’ll be available in a variety of colors. Hit ‘more’ for extra photos…
Here’s a cool use for old airline life-vests, a messenger bag! Check it out on this website (where they sell everything from wall stickers to schmuck). Interesting thing to note, the bags are printed in english, but the website is in German. The bag is 129 Euros, but I bet you could make your own by buying a used life-vest off ebay for around $40.00.
Reminds me of the time I flew Southwest from San Diego, CA to Phoenix, AZ, (over land, that’s part of the joke) and the stewardess said something like this: “In the event of a water landing, if you pull the tab and the life-vest doesn’t inflate, blow like hell into the little red tube. Once you’re in the water, remember to kick-kick, breathe, kick-kick, breathe, and rest-assured that I will be following behind you with every wine, beer, and liquor kit we have on the plane.” Southwest, gotta love ‘em!
Bag found via Craft:.
NAHBS 2010 - Cykelmageren had some sweet frames, but their components were stealing the show. Shown above is the cable pull brake lever. Pull the housing and it bends toward the bar and pulls the brakes. It’s sold as a system with the two grip end pieces, cable, brake and housing and your choice of grips. Price TBD.
Speaking of grips, they had an assortment of grip options, from wood to colored acrylic, that were interchangeable on their straight or bent handlebars, and a full custom hub kit aimed at shops
Make the jump for all the eye/bike candy…
Rapha has unvieled what it calls simply the ‘Club’ jersey’, which is to come in three colours, each representing an important piece of cycling history.
As with most Rapha gear it’s not on a ’money down the back of the sofa’ budget, infact the Club will set your wallet back At £95, or $160. Then again, the garment is designed with longevity in mind, utilising a Merino rich fabric, which naturally wicks sweat and is UV resistant. Merino wool also has anti-bacterial properties.
According to Rapha,its road-racing legends Dario Pegoretti (pink/cream/grey), Sean Kelly (blue/cream/yellow) and Johan Museeuw (light grey/yellow/dark grey) that inspire the colours.
For the finer detail of the jerseys sizes and cut, see here.
