A custom frame is a very significant and enjoyable investment, but not one that should be entered into lightly. Every detail must be confirmed, from the drivetrain to the smallest bolt. It can be an arduous process, it’s true, but… Read more
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Dain’s Black Cat
Todd Ingermanson of California’s Black Cat Bicycles describes himself as a one-man dance party, and with Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats playing in the background, it would definitely be a helluva do. Todd has been building a stack of mountain… Read more
English Cycles Giles’ V3
The 2nd Annual Tour of Aufderheide was held last weekend in Westfir, Oregon. It was intended to be an adventurous ride through the magnificent West American outdoors, but it unintentionally claimed a victim. One of our favourite builders, Rob English,… Read more
The Reach For The Dream Project
This just in from Manual For Speed: Manual For Speed in collaboration with Argonaut Cycles and Speedvagen present Reach For The Dream. A guide to self-actualization through living the custom life. Today we launch the first of two parts –… Read more
Gear: Chrome Forged Rubber
‘The Best City Sneaker In The World’ is a big claim but I wouldn’t put it past Chrome Industries to make it. With a reputation already built on making some of the most robust products available to the modern rider… Read more
Soulcraft Royale
Anyone who has even picked up a copy of Matthew B. Crawford’s tome, Shop Class as Soulcraft, can’t deny the attraction of the lessons taught by working with tools and their quest for perfection. Sean Walling has lived a life… Read more
Review: Sparse Lights
By guest writer Richard Gearing: As winter descended here in Australia I found myself going through my seemingly-annual ritual of checking out the latest crop of bike lights available on the market. As a fussy buyer who often applies as… Read more
