tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83032526150109871282024-03-05T14:54:30.105-08:00TAKEOVER LA!™Bike Culture • Bike Races • Events • Fashion • Awesome Shit in general because this shit is awesome...Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.comBlogger2799125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-71242697764892209262011-11-22T09:15:00.001-08:002012-04-14T15:29:23.555-07:00WE MOVED TO WORDPRESS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/theme_images/2075927/538658_10150682340473591_167452268590_9357763_28661063_n-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 603px; height: 268px;" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/theme_images/2075927/538658_10150682340473591_167452268590_9357763_28661063_n-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />WE MOVED TO <a href="http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/">http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />WE MOVED TO <a href="http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/">http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />WE MOVED TO <a href="http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/">http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />WE MOVED TO <a href="http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/">http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />WE MOVED TO <a href="http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/">http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />Thanks for your continued support,<br />Sean Martin<br /><br /><br /><br />If there is anything you would like to be covered or things you might want to see on the site, please email me at: <br /><br />TakeoverLosangelesBlog@Gmail.com<br /><br /><a href="http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/">http://takeoverla.wordpress.com/ </a> is the new new.<br /><br />@takeoverLA (twitter)<br /><br />@takeoverLA (instagram)Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-82651500869427774172011-11-21T09:54:00.000-08:002011-11-21T14:09:10.949-08:00Product Review: Chrome Anza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6377672171_977ec29c9f_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6377672171_977ec29c9f_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I recently got a <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/apparel/mens-apparel/anza.html">Chrome Anza</a> for these harsh winter months in LA. This Jacket rocks. Pair it with a <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/apparel/mens-apparel/cobra.html">Cobra </a><br />and you are good to go. I wore this all last weekend in SF, where it was cold and rainy kept the elements out.<br />Rocked all day yesterday with a hoodie, during our downpour of the year, here in LA and was it was perfect.<br />This jacket looks great on, you feel sleek and smooth, ready to cut through any weather. Works well against the wind<br />as breaker too. Most the time in LA, I wear this with a t-shirt and I am totally protected against the elements.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6377671371_334768ff20_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px ;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6377671371_334768ff20_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This is my only issue with the Anza. The snap button on the back pocket. If you are carrying a heavy load on your<br />bag it tends to dig that button right into your back. Chrome could be solve this by making it velcro. Otherwise, this <br />has become my main top layer winter riding jacket. Perfect.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/apparel/mens-apparel/anza.html">Swoop the Anza</a><br /><br /><br />PS. You might be wondering what that LDG frame is... Stay Tuned for the New NewSean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-80858465575144756222011-11-21T09:47:00.000-08:002011-11-21T09:54:03.731-08:00Video Round Up X<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32431024?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="650" height="385" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32431024">Leader Team edit</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4114634">faz adhili</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />Back on Blogger means videos are back over here. <br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32417264?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="650" height="385" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32417264">CRITERIUM GIJON 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/hectortorra">Hector Torra</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32375910?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="650" height="385" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32184032?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="650" height="385" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32184032">self edit.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7774485">Ariel Nayaka</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-87953241480836447262011-11-21T09:42:00.000-08:002011-11-21T09:46:44.686-08:00Mission Workshop: Waxed Canvas Rummy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://missionworkshop.com/images/product-galleries/limited/waxed-canvas-messenger-bag.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://missionworkshop.com/images/product-galleries/limited/waxed-canvas-messenger-bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />You can't go wrong with Waxed Canvas. Looks amazing and gets better with age. Mission Wokshop<br />just dropped theses <a href="http://">jems.</a><br /><br /><br />Details:<br />Constructed from American-made 10 oz. waxed canvas, this limited-edition version of our Rummy<br /> messenger bag gets better with age. The weatherproof canvas will show unique wear patterns that <br />reflect the trials of your daily routine.<br /><br />The Rummy features a roll top compartment along with two quick-access cargo pockets, four internal <br />zippered pockets, custom aluminum hardware and a detachable cross-chest stabilizer.<br /><br />Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty.Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-82067332672564828212011-11-21T09:10:00.000-08:002011-11-21T09:36:30.827-08:00CranksGiving LA 2011: Recap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6118/6377673081_cffe590f8e_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px; " src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6118/6377673081_cffe590f8e_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Cranksgving was this past Saturday in LA. 50 racers came out to support the longest running Alleycat in LA.<br />Two Manifests were needed to completed before you could hand off your food to the kids at Para de Ninos.<br />Myself and my lady Melanie did not finish due to technical difficulties. Congrats to Animal for coming in first!<br /><br /><br />1st Place - Animal<br />2nd Place - Ash<br />3rd Place - Haulass<br />1st Place - (women) - Martha<br />2nd Place (women) - Bebe<br />DFL - Lil Ceez<br />Bonus Points - Big Jungle<br /><br /><br />PS. You can it all agian this week at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/287442154611578/">4th annual VCR Thanksgiving Alleycat</a>Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-82764813471236779972011-11-17T07:19:00.000-08:002011-11-18T13:51:09.850-08:00A Few Changes Around HereIf you haven't noticed, TOLA! has gone through a change again. Joe has left TakeoverLA. I wish him the best,<br /> but like all good things, his time has come to an end here. Which left the .com up in the air. While that gets <br />sorted out, I will continue to run the blog here from good old blogspot. The site will be back in all of it's glory<br />shortly. I ask that you bare with me and continue to support TOLA! We have a lot of big things coming up 2012, <br />larger races, more worldwide coverage of events and of course bringing you the best Los Angeles and the rest <br />of the USA has to to offer in this amazing sport/ lifestyle we call Cycling.<br /><br />Here are the notable changes<br /><br />Twitter: @TakeoverLAblog<br /><br />Email: TakeoverLAblog@gmail.com<br />Feel free to send everything you would like to see on the blog here.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/takeoverlosangeles">FaceBook Page</a><br /><br />Help spread the word!Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-59623337393119657272011-11-16T12:28:00.000-08:002011-11-16T12:31:33.571-08:00Los Angeles Thanksgiving Alleycats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPx_ZGocNRtTCf7iTQ1qmo2FsrLp2VlGFe1LmdGQLF8Nk2uXBy70CLeJbn0oITrwOePmx6_cWlZNd2wTZlnNKu-D8d4PtpcZaj8Qfixf09ILCR_r2JtDp8zPRioXP65oNQctid_Yymi6g/s1600/tumblr_lu3qlhIaDf1qb4246o1_1280.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPx_ZGocNRtTCf7iTQ1qmo2FsrLp2VlGFe1LmdGQLF8Nk2uXBy70CLeJbn0oITrwOePmx6_cWlZNd2wTZlnNKu-D8d4PtpcZaj8Qfixf09ILCR_r2JtDp8zPRioXP65oNQctid_Yymi6g/s1600/tumblr_lu3qlhIaDf1qb4246o1_1280.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675693754654843554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/12615464307/1/tumblr_lugw8uHsiH1qb4246"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/12615464307/1/tumblr_lugw8uHsiH1qb4246" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Races for a good cause. Be there!!!Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-75922489491481664822011-11-16T12:14:00.000-08:002011-11-16T12:20:32.138-08:00My friends...<iframe width="650" height="400" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UxAV3ONg4wI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br />are silly.Sean Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02319494372795253871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-62685579516717722602011-11-15T16:34:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:37:42.503-08:002011 Bike Expo: Photo Re-cap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6347505979_c2d0048409_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6347505979_c2d0048409_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />What a whirlwind trip. Saw my friends, saw my lady, hungout with the raddest people SF has to offer and came up to SF with two of the best dudes a guy could ask for (we were short a few other amazing LA guys, next trip fellas!). We rode around, had beers, eat food, looked at bikes at the expo and swap. I managed to take some photos, so this is the first round of photos, while I wait for the other ones to come through.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6347505099_7bc834fb49_b.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Greg approved of the trip.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6348253874_a8c01c16ca_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>See.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6348239714_b0c1859834_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Oh, Steve...<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6347490771_74d48195d2_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><a href="http://gomeansgo.org/">Go Means Go!</a><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6347491471_1255d6a3d7_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Chas's sweet swap meet score.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6347495065_76f449cd20_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6348243124_5dbd64e396_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>How did that get there?<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6348242568_5d42dfaeac_b.jpg" title="c" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Chas and TCB's Finest.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6091/6348256508_517e808a8c_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>For Juan.<br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-66697385842995652482011-11-15T15:52:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:37:59.255-08:00SKYLMT: Skyscraper Bars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6348308763_c070dcd380_b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px; ;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6348308763_c070dcd380_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Oh snap. <a href="http://www.skylmt.com/">SKYLMT</a> has new Skyscraper Risers for sale over at their site. <br/>Get on it, I bet these will be going fast.<br/><br/><br/>Details:<br/>1-PC HANDLEBAR MADE IN THE U.S.A. DESIGNED BY TYLER JOHNSON.<br/>Featuring a large box area with relaxed bends, the skyscraper bar is the solution for people<br/>who want to run a taller bar but don’t want a crossbar. Clamping area is knurled for no-slip<br /><br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-30283959810553235952011-11-15T13:11:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:38:14.099-08:00Mission Workshop: Faroe Hoodie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6347922819_d8efe8a361_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6347922819_d8efe8a361_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Look at I heard about this weekend in SF. The Faroe Merino Wool Pullover from <a href="http://missionworkshop.com/">MW</a>. Looks great, and the amount of time I will be spending in SF each month from now on, it might be a worthy investment for me...<br/><br/>Details:<br/><em>The Faroe is a semi-fitted pullover that works to bridge the gap between environments. Perfect for both your morning commute and drinks at the bar.<br/><br/>Constructed from a soft and durable Ponti woven New Zealand Merino wool.<br/><br/>Features include: a touring-style rear zippered pocket, extended sleeves to ensure coverage, scalloped cuffs, raw-edge construction, and a semi- fitted hood.<br/><br/>Made in Vancouver, British Columbia.</em><br/><br/>Swoop on the pre-order <a href="http://missionworkshop.com/products/apparel/merino-wool-pullover.php">here</a>!<br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-27389631572589058502011-11-15T12:55:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:38:31.032-08:00Kissena Velo Fund: Official Launch!<br/><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Velo-Fund-2.5x2-e1321287903732.jpg" title="c" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><br /><a href="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/">The Kissena Velo Fund</a> is Live. I'm very proud to have friends like Jason for spear heading a project this big and Billy for his hard work bringing to us media types. It's a huge undertaking and I wish them the best of luck and that they have all support that we here at TOLA! we can give over the span of this project. You can own a part of this Velodrome and help future generations of Cyclists for years to come. Save the Track Bike and the Velodrome! <br /><a name='more'></a><br />Details on the project.<br /><br/><em>New York City bicycle brand Affinity Cycles and its founder Jason Gallacher are proud to launch the formation of the Kissena Velo Fund, a non for profit community based effort to recreate the historical Kissena Velodrome and transform the current property into a multi use recerational educational center and a cycling museum. <br/><br/>The Kissena Velodrome is a legendary part of New York City’s cycling history, a history that is rich and stretches back to the late 1800’s including a velodrome in the original Madison Square Garden for which the Olympic event “The Madison” was named. Kissena was built in 1962 for the Olympic trials and over the years has hosted local and Olympic champions. Each season, events are held for all levels of racers, from beginner to elite level racing, men’s and women’s clinics and a junior program all with the interest in creating champions and and promoting cycling advocacy. <br/><br/>The Kissena Velodrome remodeled in 2004, has once again deteriorated and is in dire need of repair. In recent years, cycling in New York and across the country has exploded. Cycling has become a lifestyle for many not just a hobby or mode of transportation. It is time for Kissena, in true New York fashion, to once again be reinvented. The Kissena Velo Fund aims to live up to the esteemed past and vibrant present of the city’s bicycle culture. <br/><br/>The first steps in our mission have been to create the non proift organization, gain supporters to build the board of directors. In the upcoming year, the Kissena Velo Fund will be seeking a central hub and location for the New York City Cycling Center and Museum which will run in conjunction with the future home of the cycling center which will reside at the current Kissena Velodrome Park site in Queens New York. <br/><br/>In the second phase of our project will be the construction of a permanent indoor 250 meter world class velodrome transofrming the historical landmark property into the finest velodrome in the country.<br/><br/>There are currently only two tracks of this kind in the US, neither of which is on the East Coast. Giving local racers a chance to train and race year round has clear advantages.<br/><br/>To this end, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit composed of members of Kissena’s current infrastructure, bicycle industry veterans and NYC elected officials will work to generate funding through endowments and contributions to rebuild Kissena into a state-of-the art velodrome with National and International racing programs. This is a community-based effort to improve the state of our city’s track and to create a space that will become a celebration of bicycle culture. <br/><br/>In concert with the remodeling project, The New York City Cycling Center will be created including a cycling museum and other attractions with the possibility of indoor and outdoor cycling facilites including a criterium course, BMX track and recreational cycling trails in Kissena park. Through the support of community and businesses, Kissena will evolve into an international attraction for all cycling enthusiasts from recreational activites to Olympic level training and racing. The Kissena Velo Fund, Own It.<br/></em><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/useful_banner_manager_banners/2-2-BUY-IT.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/MG_21901-e1321300014925.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ss_MG_21941-e1321300042607.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Plus a limited edition Kissena (only 25) is up for sale. All proceeds from the sale go to the Velo fund.<br/><br/>Details on the Track Bike:<br/><em>This limited edition Affinity Kissena complete bicycle or frame set will be offered only on the Kissena Velo Fund and Affinity Cycles website, and all proceeds from the sale of this bicycle will go to the Kissena Velo Fund. Only 250 frames will be made, to celebrate the achievement of building a 250 meter Velodrome. Each frame will be uniquely numbered, and your donation will make you a patron of the Kissena Velo Fund and your name will be proudly engraved into memorial wall which honors those who contributed to the fund to help make this project possible. This limited edition frame set is $750.00 for the frame and fork, and the complete bicycle is $1,500.00.<br/><br/>Affinity Kissena Velo Fund gloss black with confetti sparkle<br/>Affinity R/T crank set<br/>Fyxation pro track handlebars, cloth tape and bar ends<br/>Thomson Elite stem<br/>FSA sealed bearing head set<br/>Fyxation Pilot Saddle<br/>H Plus Son Formation Face deep section rims, laced to Formula hubs<br/>Fyxation Accela tires<br/>KMC Kool Chain<br/><br/>Only 25 of these limited products are in stock so be the first to buy this limited edition frame set or complete bicycle. After the 25, we are opening a pre-order for the remaining run of frames so own a piece of history and help contribute to this great project. All contributions made towards the Kissena Velo Fund are tax deductible. For more info go to the Kissena Velo Fund website, or Affinity Cycles.<br/></em><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ss_MG_2152-e1321300074128.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ss_MG_2181-e1321300131836.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://kissenavelofund.org/velofund/wp-content/uploads/useful_banner_manager_banners/4-OWN-A.jpg" title="c" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-6260480933890539652011-11-15T10:37:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:38:59.124-08:00TOLA: In the Wild<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6347489695_54e449bfe7_b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6347489695_54e449bfe7_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I love going to other cities and running into TOLA in the wild. Here are a couple from this past weekend. We were out there. A lot of fun happened this weekend. Big thanks to all of our SF friends for showing us so much love. I heard SF was coming down for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153409904758410">Cranksgiving</a> next weekend... <br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6347494185_91b5459861_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6348239324_3acb7e495a_b.jpg" title="f" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><br /><br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-21893770146775044252011-11-15T09:32:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:39:14.675-08:00Chrome: Hey, Check Me Out! Video Contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6348109670_e7e2eb1d7b_b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6348109670_e7e2eb1d7b_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />While I get my posts in order from the epic weekend we all just had in SF, I'm dropping this quickie that Chrome sent over. <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/contest2">FGFS Video contest</a>!<br/>Go film, stunt, and tarck your way into some great prizes.<br/><br/><br/>Details:<br/><em>Well, kiddo, here's your chance. <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/contest2">Submit a link</a> to your best Fixed Freestyle footage up to 1 minute long for a chance to win a major prize package from Chrome! All submissions must be in by November 23rd. Chrome's own, Ed Wonka, will spend his Thanksgiving weekend reviewing the videos and announce a winner on Monday, November 28th. Prize packages for 1st-3rd places are as follows:<br/> <br/>3rd Place: <br/>1 Pair of Riverton Shoes<br/>Krakow Backpack<br/>Chrome T-shirt<br/> <br/>2nd Place:<br/>1 Pair of Riverton All-City Shoes<br/>1 Pair of Soutside All-City Shoes<br/>Borris Backpack<br/>Anza Packable Windbreaker<br/>Chrome T-shirt<br/> <br/>1st Place:<br/>Chrome Shoes For 1 Year (12 pair)<br/>Yalta Rolltop Backpack<br/>Cobra Zip Hoodie<br/>Chrome & GRIME T-shirts</em><br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-54988433559214616032011-11-10T09:20:00.000-08:002011-11-16T09:57:12.393-08:002011 SF Bike ExpoWe are heading to the bay for the <a href="http://sfbikeexpo.com/">SF Bike Expo</a> this weekend. Super pumped to see all of our friends and family in the Bay Area. Plus, we'll covering/ attending the Bike Expo for the first time ever! Super stoked, just gotta get through today and away we go. There's a lot going on this weekend in SF, surrounding the expo, so here are links and flyers to some of the highlights. Look for us, cause we will be out there!<br/><img alt="" src="http://sfbikeexpo.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011EXPO_flyer8.5x11.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><a href="http://takeoverlosangeles.com/2011/11/10/blog/2011-sf-bike-expo/attachment/uporar_8-5x11/" rel="attachment wp-att-4225"><img src="http://takeoverlosangeles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Uporar_8.5X11.jpg" alt="" title="Uporar_8.5X11" width="650" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4225" /></a><br/><img alt="" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/291699_249571268428646_100001273241776_764880_1548370232_n.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cadence/jadi18C6Z6uQ2U3F3d40aItZHQBOV4E3zpwUotRMMqv2Bqg98U69dJK1FSiQ/WAREHOUSE_SALE_FLYER.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301241_10150870505755578_669095577_21172727_1056076927_n.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><a href="http://sfbikeexpo.com/">2011 SF Bike Expo</a><br/><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143604952396003">SF Bike Expo FB Event page</a><br/><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=273295606043377">SF Bike Expo Official After Party: EXPO'sed</a><br/><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=292599254091980">Ladies Jump Jam @ the SF Bike Expo</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-85283643682633189122011-11-09T10:23:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:42:45.730-08:00Mission Workshop: New Gobi Beanie & FB Contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6329671344_045d1ecbc9_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px; ;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6329671344_045d1ecbc9_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://missionworkshop.com/">MW</a> is hosting a FB contest to win one their new Gobi beanies. The Gobi is a winter-weight merino wool beanie, perfect for those winter months that are starting to hit us. I might swoop one of these this weekend in SF!!<br/><br/>Details on how to win one:<br/><em>To win one, post your best over-stuffed Vandal or Rambler backpack pic on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MissionWorkshop">Mission Workshop Facebook Wall</a> and the top five posts with the most "Likes" will win a beanie. We'll pick the winners on Monday Nov. 14.<br/>Now don't think this can be just any old photo, we're thinking something like a tree's worth of over-ripe bananas or hundreds of Barbie heads. Get creative, show us and the rest of the MW fans something we haven't seen before.<br/>If you don't have a Mission Workshop bag, you can still pick up a Gobi. Enter the promo code UNICORN at checkout and get one FREE when you order any bag. We only set aside 25 for this promo so don't miss out.</em><br/><br/>Swoop the beanie <a href="http://missionworkshop.com/products/apparel/merino-wool-beanie.php">here</a>.<br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-36082964260595304372011-11-09T09:58:00.000-08:002011-11-16T14:43:03.810-08:00Yamaguchi FGFS Frames!?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6328826469_c63a18fe9d_b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6328826469_c63a18fe9d_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I saw this over at Prolly's <a href="http://prollyisnotprobably.com/">jam</a> and had to share. Yamaguchi FGFS Frames, holy shit. Prolly has the <a href="http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2011/11/yamaguchi_fgfs_frames.php">story</a>, and <a href="http://http://blog.nut-butter.com/2011/06/30/yamaguchi-nt-t2/">Nut butter</a> dropped the photos and are selling the frames, head over to both to check out the goods. <br/><br/><br/>PS. These frames retail for about $4k...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-37873119663640590552011-11-09T09:50:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:22:43.958-08:00Massan X Pez: Snakes in the Grass<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6329579112_c328ab7a38_b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px; ;" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6329579112_c328ab7a38_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Toyko! Go see this show our friends Massan and Pez have up. Then go bomb hills!<br/><br/><a href="http://massansf.tumblr.com/">Massan</a><br/><br/><img alt="" src="http://fullframecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Massan-BK-S-Turn-700x437.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://fullframecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/massans-whip-700x482.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Then go check the photo spread on Massan over at <a href="http://fullframecollective.com/2011/11/massan-snakes-in-the-grass/">FFC</a> from this past summer. Great photos!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-55035959558878801682011-11-09T08:07:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:43:54.334-08:00Rider Profile: Congo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312199_2600581056615_1317469524_2958978_1874950026_n.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312199_2600581056615_1317469524_2958978_1874950026_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />What can be said about this dude? He shreds thats it. On a Bmx, tarck or track bike, he simply shreds. Enjoy his answers as much as I did. <br/><br/>Congo<br/><br/>What do you ride? <br/>A fixie duuuu! My trick bike is a LDG hammer frame with all resist/demo components and for a fast bike its the LDG aero. It's really good for leg over skids and bar humping skeeeez! <br/><br/>How long have you been riding/ what started you?<br/>I started riding fixies about 3 years ago. Its just a lot easier to get around. I started riding bikes at the wee age of 7.<br/><br/>Do you wear a helmet and why or why not?<br/>I dont really wear a helmet. It just feels better and it kinda gets in the way. I would wear a helmet if I was racing or if I was going to a skate park that required it <br/><br/>Favorite Shop? Why? <br/>Long beach City Grounds. The crew of workers is really good and great prices #youknowwhatsgood<br/><br/>Clip or clipless? <br/>I ride clipless on my track bike. Just feels better and I ride CONGOLIOD Hold Fast strap on my trick bike. Get them! <br/><br/>Ride with headphones/ music?<br/>I do listen to music when Im riding place to place but when I get to a spot I'll take them out <br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6252844349_1f15d4c7a2_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Sponsors or teams/ gangs/ clubs you are a part of? <br/>LDG, Resist Parts, Hold Fast straps, VAGX, Hurley, Mountain Dew, City Grounds (no its not a coffee shop). As far as a group, THE FIXIE FACTORY <br/><br/>Fav. Race? <br/>My first race I did. It was bunny on a stick a few years ago.<br/><br/>Fav. place to ride or route(s) in LBC? <br/>I just love riding all over LB. The skateparks are really good<br/><br/>Fav. person(s) to ride with?<br/>Everyone at the FIXIE FACTORY. Out of town people, Tom L, Steven Jensen and Tyler Johnson <br/><br/>Dope Chill spot? <br/>Dis dik<br/><br/>Why LBC? <br/>Cuzz bitch, we busten atem<br/><br/>What do you do for work?<br/>Lol. Right now riding sweet fixies and stupid lil jobs<br/><br/>What else do you do/ projects/ hobbies? <br/>Riding bmx, working out and disc golf, <br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6312875148_3bc396c270_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br /><br/>Dream Bike? <br/>One that fits me just right. Right now I really want a LOW, or all carbon teschner.<br/><br/>Best/ worst about riding in LBC?<br/>Worst, nigga be mad froggy. Best part, Im froggier <br/><br/>Any LBC secrets/ tips you want to give out? <br/>Depends on what your trying to find.<br/><br/>Shout outs? <br/>TTv, FIXIE FACTORY #youknowhatsgood #HUYAMOUF, FIXIE FREESTYLE <br/><br/>Last word? <br/>SUCKS TO SUCK <br/><br/>*Middle photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonrosete/6252844349/in/photostream">Jason Rosete</a><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-3168410677572592302011-11-08T10:35:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:45:31.619-08:00Chrome: Night Series 2nd Edition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6326674084_de81178b2e_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6326674084_de81178b2e_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/">Chrome</a> just sent this over. Night series Citizen Messenger bag, murdered black by day, with unique night-activated reflective detailing. <br/><br/>Details:<br/><em>Last year we launched our Night Series for people who want to be seen at night without looking like a crash test dummy during the day. Right in time for Day Light Savings, we are happy to announce the arrival of the 2011 Night Series Citizen. A new integrated reflective material that is almost unnoticeable by day but becomes a beacon of reflectivitey at night when hit by any light source. Made in Chico, California. Guaranteed For Life.</em><br/><br/><a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/messenger-bags/citizen-buckle-bag---night-series.html">Swoop</a><br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-57535922438590122042011-11-08T10:00:00.000-08:002011-11-16T09:57:12.394-08:00Chubby Boob x Sand OneSand one teamed with the <a href="http://chubbyboob.com/blog/">Nerd Crew</a> to create this mural in East LA. That's right our Team has our own mural, I'm pretty stoked for it. Enjoy this edit we made talking to Sand One about the piece and what it is like to be a female writer. Stay tuned for more lifestyle edits from CBNC. <br/><iframe width="650" height="400" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EF6AZE2NdwY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-23232099869265674012011-11-08T09:46:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:46:47.854-08:00Laek House: : Squad-Dark Tee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6325786219_a4b6190f08_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6325786219_a4b6190f08_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I always mean to post about the <a href="http://www.laekhouse.com/YOUregular.htm">Laek House</a> T-shirts and hats, but they always seem to slip through my fingers or I forget to post about them. Great looking images of amazing bike parts make for awesome t-shirts.<br/><img alt="" src="http://www.laekhouse.com/images/DeltaBlack3SML.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Swoop your Squad-Dark tee <a href="http://www.laekhouse.com/YOU-SquadDark.html">here</a>, and be sure to check out all the other designs!<br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-45574279149807058102011-11-08T09:33:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:48:15.326-08:00Velocity: Back in the USA!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6326480564_0854459542.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6326480564_0854459542.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Big news today, Velocity is ceasing production of their rims in Brisbane, Australia and coming home to the states to begin production in Jacksonville, Florida starting Feb. 2012. Velocity will be the only U.S. produced aluminum rim in the cycling industry. Pretty cool.<br/><br/>USA! USA! USA!<br/><br/>Read More <a href="http://velocityusa.blogspot.com/2011/11/special-annoucement.html">here</a>.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6325766973_9108f87c21_z.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br /><br /><br />-Sean MartinUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-49011701667941830712011-11-07T14:59:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:54:02.131-08:00GSC x Velo Cult Swap Meet: Recap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6215/6323007129_d079f1cc1e_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6215/6323007129_d079f1cc1e_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>
<br />We had a van full of some of SF's finest come down this weekend for the GSC x Velo Cult Swap meet. We had bottomless mimosa's to pre-game before the swap meet. So what follows is photo story of the Swap Meet. Enjoy.
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<br /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6323005509_12b9c016d7_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Chris from <a href="http://properhustle.blogspot.com/">ProHus</a> finishing off the mimosa tower with a little help from TCB's own DJ, it's okay, he's a messenger.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6323533186_03ceaefcb9_b.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Beaver came east!<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6323534646_e96fb50a61_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Disk porn<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6323582594_c7b4c7ee9f_b.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Shark!<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6323602402_a4fbf6b643_b.jpg" title="z" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6323057223_450b7665ac_b.jpg" title="s" class="alignnone" width="650" /> Invisable Bike being tested by Erika.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6323597202_c01b404510_b.jpg" title="d" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Watch out meow.<br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6232/6323598688_9934fa3e40_b.jpg" title="f" class="alignnone" width="650 /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6323072935_b0b2c36889_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><img alt="" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6323077149_baafc39be6_b.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Mandy sharing her real thoughts on the swap. All in all, it was a pretty fun day. I love it when our out of town friends come in a bring new blood with them. It was great weekend, and I can't wait to go up to SF this week for the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143604952396003">SF bike Expo</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303252615010987128.post-70947011555782703302011-11-07T10:45:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:42:43.847-08:00Affinity Cycles: Original Cranksets & Chainrings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6323248806_66ba94de45_z.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px;" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6323248806_66ba94de45_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />One of my favorite Frame companies <a href="http://affinitycycles.com/2011/11/affinity-original-crank-sets-chain-rings/">Affinity</a> just released their new Original Cranksets & Chainrings. I need to swoop on these and really make my Lo-pro killer looking.<br/><img alt="" src="http://affinitycycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ac-silver_MG_0446-e1320687837626.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/>Details from the homies:<br/><em>Affinity presents our newest offering into our line up of original products. We are proud to introduce our fully cnc machined custom crank set and chain ring. Our goal was to go beyond choosing the same re branded crank set and take an original approach and creating a high end crank set at an affordable price. The process took a while, a few minor design changes, some tweeks and refinements, then the testing. You may have seen the cranks leaked out here and there, it takes a while to make something from scratch, but we’re proud to say that these new beauties are in stock!</em><br/><img alt="" src="http://affinitycycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bk-crank_MG_0401-e1320688302889.jpg" title="x" class="alignnone" width="650" /><br/><a href="http://affinitycycles.com/store/">Swoop</a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0