Velocity: Back in the USA!

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.

USA! USA! USA!

Read More here.



-Sean Martin

GSC x Velo Cult Swap Meet: Recap

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.

Affinity Cycles: Original Cranksets & Chainrings

One of my favorite Frame companies Affinity just released their new Original Cranksets & Chainrings. I need to swoop on these and really make my Lo-pro killer looking.

Details from the homies:
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!

Swoop!

Ideum: $5 Dollar Sale

Great sale going on over at Ideum. All items are Five dollars and 5 for Twenty! This is for all tees and hoodies!!! Crazy deal. Get on it.

Swoop here

Chrome: Four Points T-shirt and FTC25 Giveaway

Chrome sent over some really awesome things yesterday. First up, The Four points T-shirts. A continuation of their Artist Series Tees, each shirt uses the artwork of one local artist to capture the feel of their hometown (LA, NYC, SF, Chicago) in this limited edition, exclusive only to Chrome collection. Matt Lingo shot the Los Angeles tee and it's a good one. I might have to cop at least one of these. Which one do you think I'm gonna get?

Details on the Tees:
Our Four Point City Tees are part of a tribute collection to four major cities, their respective communities of riders and the relationship we all share between bike and asphalt. Each city is represented through the eyes and lens of influential photographers from within the cycling community.

Swoop yours here and be sure to checkout the rest.

Next up Chrome x FTC25 is giving away some goods. Go to this link to sign up for a chance to win an FTC/WBASE Track Bike, FTC25 Yalta Rolltop Backpack, FTC skate deck, Chrome Footwear, and T-shirts from both brands. Goddamn that is some heat. Get on it.

Details:
In celebration of FTC's 25th Anniversary and the launch of the FTC25 Yalta Rolltop Backpack, FTC and Chrome have come together on this monumental giveaway.

I want it all!!!

Golden Saddle Cyclery: Swap Meet This Saturday

GSC is hosting a swapmeet with Velo Cult this Saturday at the shop. It's gonna be amazing. Bring cash and you will walk away with some goods for sure. Hope the "Be Safe" T-shirts will be in stock, get one of these before they are all snapped up.

Chrome x FTC

Fyxation: Loop Bar Tape: In Stock/ Photo Contest

Fyxation just sent this over. Their new Loop Bar tape is in stock and ready to be used! On top of that, Fyxation is running a photo contest, where you can win free bar tape go along with the release.

Contest details:
Send a picture of your current tape/grips to info@fyxation.com. We’ll pick the three nastiest looking set ups and replace them with a shiny new set of Loop cloth or foam tape. Winners will be announced on November 8th and will be posted on our site and on our Facebook page.


Swoop the tape here.

Nick Hand: Conversations on the Coast

While checking out new T-shirts and Jerseys over at Miltag, I came across this jem. Nick Hand, Conversations on the Coast. Nick has written a book about the encounters/ interviews with locals he came across he had while cycling the British and Irish coastlines. A different take on the normal cycling journal. The links lead me to a great interview with Nick about the book and the journey behind it. You can read that interview here. Be sure to check out Nick's website here.

Swoop the book here!

Full Frame Collective: John Ivers

Kyle Emery took some amazing shots of John Ivers shredding the gnarliset transition spots in SF over at Full Frame Collective. This one of China Banks is my favorite. It's hard enough to hit that tranny on a skateboard, I can't imagine on a BMX. Speed is key to that one. Go check out the rest here.

I like this one too. Toboggannnnnnnn!