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Benny Gold Designs Mash Cinelli Bicycle

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:10:48 +0000

This new coloway is set for a 2010 spring release and will debut this week at the interbike tradeshow. The frame stickers are meant to resemble the shape of the Mash lighting bolt and give the bike a feeling of speed. Cinelli will continue to offer the classic color as well as this new color option.

IF Mode Folding Bike

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:49:38 +0000

Designer Team: Ryan Carroll, Michael Lin & Mark Sanders

The clean and striking IF Mode is aimed at commuters of the mobile generation who, until now, may have not considered cycling or folding bikes to be an option. IF Mode avoids oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps, and the clutter of traditional bike features. Meant for city commuters rather than bicycle warriors, it looks at home folded up on a subway or in an office, like other well designed accessories in your life. It also performs on the street like any lightweight, well-balanced full size bike.
Bike Weight: 32 lbs (14.7 kg)

Frame: Pacific AL7005 IF Monocoque with Single Swing Arm

Tire: Kenda Kwick Roller Sport 26 x 1.5 inches

Rim: Alloy 6061-T6 26 x 1.5 inches; 12H 3 Spider Plates

Hub: KT Sealed Bearings for Single Arm Frame

Chainwheel: Speed Drive 22T with CG

Chain: KMC HG53

Freewheel: 12T Sprocket

Derailer: Speed Drive Dual Speed System

Shifter: Heel Push Bottom on BB Axle

Saddle: Velo VL-2064 Brown

Pedal: Foldable

Stem: CNC Integrated to Front Fork

Brake: Mechanical Disc Brake with 6 inch rotors

Brake Lever: Mechanical Disc Brake Lever

Folded Dimensions: 40 inches (h) x 10.5 inches (w) x 26 inches (l)

Core 77 Dutch Master Bike

admin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:29:52 +0000

The parts on the Dutch Master have been spec’ed to create a rich melange—the seminal componentry of Sturmey Archer and Brooks, the early BMX products of Profile Racing, mixed with newer classics from Brooklyn Machine Works. Together, they combine to provide high performance and reliability, lightening the bike while increasing its strength and durability.

Here are some of the highlights:

Industrial strength Worksman Newsboy frame

The basis of it all is the Worksman Newsboy: a rugged steel frame with straight-gauge tubing that withstands the harshest of abuse. We’ve taken this classic frame and customized it to accommodate modern componentry, adding a premium finish and paint job on top.

Schwalbe “Fat Frank” cruiser tires

Vintage cream balloon tires provide suspension right where it should be—on the road. This bike will roll over anything that comes in your path. It’s got an extremely smooth disposition, but eats curbs for breakfast.

Brooklyn Machine Works pedals and stem These are CNC machined from solid chunks of aluminum; the pedals provide extreme grip, the stem is indestructible.

Sturmey Archer brakes

The venerable drum-brake manufacturer provides virtually maintenance-free reliability in a sealed housing impervious to weather conditions or slick roads.

Profile Racing chain ring and seat clamp

Milled aluminum parts from one of the original BMX component manufacturers fits nicely with the Dutch Master look and feel.

Portland Design Works Dapper Dan grips

We’ve hand-dyed the Dapper Dan leather grips to just the right shade, providing you with unparalleled feel and a great patina.

Surly 1×1 fork

The High-performance, light-weight 1×1 mountain fork provides proper space for those fat tires.

Brooks B-17 saddle

From a company just 16 years older than Worksman (1882!) comes a leather seat that will last you a lifetime. It molds to your unique anatomy, and wears beautifully over time.

Hand-built wheels with DT Swiss spokes

Each Dutch Master wheel is hand-built and is laced with lightweight, high-performance DT Swiss Spokes.

SUNRinglé Freeride rims

Light-weight and tough, they’re built for rough play.

BMX crankset, foot pegs, brake levers High-performance BMX parts provide great functionality and some nice filigree.

Custom Core77 cable clips and headtube badge

We designed and fabricated exclusively for the Dutch Master these photo-etched stainless steel elements with vintage-style graphics and distinctive brand messaging. Can you spell Breuckelen? Yup…that’s the original name of the borough.