howies Spring 2013 Photoshoot Slideshow

howies Spring 2013 Photoshoot Slideshow

howies recently headed out on a mission to shoot their latest cycling and running ranges, I love looking at their photos because they look exactly the same as what my eyes see when I go out riding. Wales really does have some amazing scenery and riding and running are the perfect ways to take it all ...

Posted in News, Video
On 15/05/2013
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Stay Rad: The Future of The Foot Down

the foot down blog

I change my mind about stuff ALL THE TIME. I see this as a very good thing and it's probably the trait I admire most about myself, there's nothing sadder than someone who doesn't evolve and develop as a person, I am constantly searching out new and exciting things. I know that last summer I was ...

Posted in News
On 09/05/2013
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Brother Cycles ‘Swift’ Track Frame Promo Video

Brother Cycles

Well, well, well, look at this little Bobby Dazzler! Brother Cycles have been dropping hints about their new 'Swift' frame for a while and the reveal has lived up to all expectations! This looks like a real beaut of a track frame, it's nice to see Brother going with something a bit more contemporary, I love ...

Posted in Fixed, News, Video
On 08/05/2013
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Kinoko Custom Cycles (Formerly Tokyo Fixed)

Kinoko Custom Cycles (Formerly Tokyo Fixed Gear)

Here's some pretty big news! Tokyo Fixed is moving and rebranding, it will now be known as Kinoko Custom Cycles. It sounds like this shop is going to be quite a bit different from the Tokyo Fixed we all know and love, they have been moving away from the 100% fixed gear thing for quite some ...

Posted in News
On 07/05/2013
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New Brother Cycles Website, Clothing and New Product News

New Brother Cycles Website, Clothing and New Frame News

Brother Cycles has a brand spanking new website, I was always a fan of how simple the old one was and this update keeps the usability with an added splosh of snaz. The new gallery is easy to browse and you can submit your own Brother build too. There is an awesome new sweatshirt (send me ...

Posted in News
On 24/04/2013
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The Donhou 100mph Bike

donhou 100mph bike video

Most riding videos seem to make me cringe these days, the fun of bombing around the streets and ripping skids on a fixed gear is missing. Now people want to ride up a big hill on an inappropriate bike looking like they have shit themselves. It's all too conceptual for my liking, it's about making ...

Posted in Fixed, News
On 18/04/2013
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Feather Cycles New Website

Ricky Feather Cycles New Website

Ricky Feather has a new website, the old one didn't do his work justice but this new one is bang on. You can now view an archive of his past projects as well as check out the ordering process. Hit the Feather Cycles website right now!

Posted in News
On 10/04/2013
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BIGxTOP Comes of Age: New Website and a Bright Future

bigxtop british made backpacks, messenger bags and accessories

BIGxTOP has a new website and to me it really feels like the brand has changed over night. What was a one man operation making little cycling accessories has matured very quickly into a one man operation making world class bags that are suitable for cycling but go far beyond that and fit perfectly into the ...

Posted in News, Shopping
On 05/04/2013
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Introducing DAS RAD KLUB (Plus Free Bonus Mini Interview!)

das rad klub cycling clothing (3)

Bristol has a booming 'urban cycling' scene, loads of the dudes who were riding fixed a few years ago are now also riding road bikes, hitting track and trails and just generally riding for the love of it which is awesome. DAS RAD KLUB is a new brand that has been set up to represent and ...

Posted in Interview, News
On 04/04/2013
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LFGSS Freecycle Build for the LCEF

LFGSS Freecycle Build for the LCEF

Apollo, one of the members of the LFGSS forum came up with a great way of raising money for the LCEF. He put a call out for people to donate old bike parts they have sitting around which he is building up into 2 complete bikes, when they're finished they'll be sold on the forum ...

Posted in Fixed, News
On 25/03/2013
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